Wisconsin Severe Flood Warning | Effective 07/06/2026 18:45

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued July 6 at 8:45PM CDT until July 8 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 6, 2026 - 6:45pm
Expires: 
July 7, 2026 - 9:45am
Description: 
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Kickapoo River at Steuben affecting Crawford County. Kickapoo River at Gays Mills affecting Crawford County. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Kickapoo River at Steuben. * WHEN...Until late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Bridge Street near the gage begins to flood and Highway 179 may be threatened. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM CDT Monday the stage was 13.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:45 PM CDT Monday was 13.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 7.4 feet Monday, July 13. - Flood stage is 12.0 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 Tuesday morning by 1145 AM CDT.
Area Description: 
Crawford, WI
Forcast Office: 
NWS La Crosse WI