Headline:
Flood Warning issued July 5 at 9:15AM CDT until July 8 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 5, 2026 - 7:15am
Expires:
July 5, 2026 - 10:15pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...
Kickapoo River at Steuben affecting Crawford County.
Kickapoo River at Soldiers Grove affecting Crawford County.
Kickapoo River at Gays Mills affecting Crawford County.
Kickapoo River at Readstown affecting Vernon County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Kickapoo River at Steuben.
* WHEN...Until Wednesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Bridge Street near the gage begins to flood
and Highway 179 may be threatened.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:45 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 13.0 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to hover at a crest of 13.0 feet
through this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
Tuesday evening.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.0
feet on 05/05/1993.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars
through flooded areas.
Additional river and weather information is available at
www.weather.gov/lacrosse.
The next statement will be issued late tonight by 1215 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Crawford, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS La Crosse WI
Sender: