Wisconsin Severe Flood Warning | Effective 07/05/2026 07:15

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued July 5 at 9:15AM CDT until July 6 at 7:40AM 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 minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Kickapoo River at Readstown. * WHEN...Until Monday morning. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, The park along the river experiences significant flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:59 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 11.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this evening. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - 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: 
Vernon, WI
Forcast Office: 
NWS La Crosse WI