Wisconsin Severe Flood Warning | Effective 07/05/2026 22:26

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued July 6 at 12:26AM CDT until July 8 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 5, 2026 - 10:26pm
Expires: 
July 6, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description: 
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Kickapoo River at Gays Mills affecting Crawford County. Kickapoo River at Steuben affecting Crawford County. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Kickapoo River at Soldiers Grove affecting Crawford County. * WHAT...Moderate 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 11:45 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 13.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:45 PM CDT Sunday was 13.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.1 feet early this morning. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow 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 early this morning by 130 AM CDT.
Area Description: 
Crawford, WI
Forcast Office: 
NWS La Crosse WI