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River Flood Warning 13, NWS La Crosse, WI

March 21, 2011Clayton County, Iowa

NWS La Crosse, WI issued this river flood warning at Mar 21, 2011, 10:04 PM CDT for Clayton County, Iowa. It took effect at Mar 25, 2011, 1:00 AM CDT. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued: Mar 21, 2011, 10:04 PM CDT (03:04 UTC)
In effect from: Mar 25, 2011, 1:00 AM CDT
Expired: Mar 23, 2011, 9:42 PM CDT
In force
Issued by: NWS La Crosse, WI
Flood severity: Minor

County Clayton County, IA

The radar

The La Crosse radar (KARX), 109 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 03:08 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The river

Written for the forecast point Turkey River at Elkader (EKDI4). The gauge peaked at 12.13 ft at Mar 23, 2011, 10:00 AM CDT.

Action stage: 10 ft
Minor stage: 12 ft
Moderate stage: 16 ft
Major stage: 20 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 05412020, one reading an hour, from a day before the product to a day after it ended. Flood stages are today's.

The text

As transmitted, in the capitals the NWS used until 2016.

595 
WGUS43 KARX 220304
FLWARX
 
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LA CROSSE WI
1004 PM CDT MON MAR 21 2011

.THE COMBINATION OF RUNOFF FROM MELTING SNOW LAST WEEK...RAINFALL FROM 
THIS PAST WEEKEND AND FORECAST RAINFALL THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS WILL CAUSE 
MORE RISES ALONG THE TURKEY RIVER AT ELKADER. 

RIVER FORECASTS TAKE INTO ACCOUNT BOTH OBSERVED AND FORECAST 
PRECIPITATION.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

 

IF YOU LIVE IN A THREATENED AREA...BE ALERT FOR HIGH OR RISING 
WATER...AND BE READY TO MOVE TO HIGHER GROUND IF NECESSARY.

DO NOT DRIVE CARS INTO FLOODED AREAS. REMEMBER...IT TAKES ONLY TWO 
FEET OF WATER TO FLOAT MOST AUTOMOBILES...INCLUDING SPORT UTILITY 
VEHICLES. TURN AROUND...DON/T DROWN.

STAY TUNED TO YOUR FAVORITE SOURCE OF WEATHER INFORMATION...INCLUDING
NOAA WEATHER RADIO...FOR LATER STATEMENTS.

ADDITIONAL RIVER AND WEATHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT...
HTTP://WWW.WEATHER.GOV/LACROSSE .

&&

IAC043-221504-
/O.NEW.KARX.FL.W.0013.110323T0430Z-110326T0336Z/
/EKDI4.1.ER.110323T0430Z.110324T0000Z.110325T0936Z.NO/
1004 PM CDT MON MAR 21 2011

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN LA CROSSE WI HAS ISSUED A 

* FLOOD WARNING FOR 
  THE TURKEY RIVER AT ELKADER.
* AT  9:45 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.2 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO RISE TO NEAR 13.4 FEET WEDNESDAY. 
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...MINOR FLOODING OCCURS IN AREAS NEAR THE 
  RIVER.

$$

9 follow-up statements

022 
WGUS83 KARX 220920
FLSARX
 
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LA CROSSE WI
420 AM CDT TUE MAR 22 2011

.THE COMBINATION OF RUNOFF FROM MELTING SNOW LAST WEEK...RAINFALL
OVER THE PAST WEEKEND AND RAINFALL OVER THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS WILL
CAUSE FLOODING ALONG THE BLACK RIVER.

RIVER FORECASTS TAKE INTO ACCOUNT BOTH OBSERVED AND FORECAST 
PRECIPITATION.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

DO NOT DRIVE CARS INTO FLOODED AREAS. REMEMBER...IT TAKES ONLY TWO 
FEET OF WATER TO FLOAT MOST AUTOMOBILES...INCLUDING SPORT UTILITY 
VEHICLES. TURN AROUND...DON/T DROWN.

ADDITIONAL RIVER AND WEATHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT...
HTTP://WWW.WEATHER.GOV/LACROSSE .

&&

IAC043-222120-
/O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0013.110323T0430Z-110326T0336Z/
/EKDI4.1.ER.110323T0430Z.110324T0000Z.110325T0936Z.NO/
420 AM CDT TUE MAR 22 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE TURKEY RIVER AT ELKADER.
* FROM THIS EVENING TO FRIDAY EVENING.
* AT  3:45 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.4 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY THIS EVENING AND CONTINUE TO 
  RISE CRESTING NEAR 13.4 FEET BY WEDNESDAY EVENING. THE RIVER WILL
  FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY FRIDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...MINOR FLOODING OCCURS IN AREAS NEAR THE 
  RIVER. 

$$

238 
WGUS83 KARX 220923 CCA
FLSARX

FLOOD STATEMENT...CORRECTED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LA CROSSE WI
423 AM CDT TUE MAR 22 2011

.THE COMBINATION OF RUNOFF FROM MELTING SNOW LAST WEEK...RAINFALL
OVER THE PAST WEEKEND AND RAINFALL OVER THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS WILL
CAUSE FLOODING ALONG THE TURKEY RIVER.

RIVER FORECASTS TAKE INTO ACCOUNT BOTH OBSERVED AND FORECAST 
PRECIPITATION.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

DO NOT DRIVE CARS INTO FLOODED AREAS. REMEMBER...IT TAKES ONLY TWO 
FEET OF WATER TO FLOAT MOST AUTOMOBILES...INCLUDING SPORT UTILITY 
VEHICLES. TURN AROUND...DON/T DROWN.

ADDITIONAL RIVER AND WEATHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT...
HTTP://WWW.WEATHER.GOV/LACROSSE .

&&

IAC043-222120-
/O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0013.110323T0430Z-110326T0336Z/
/EKDI4.1.ER.110323T0430Z.110324T0000Z.110325T0936Z.NO/
423 AM CDT TUE MAR 22 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE TURKEY RIVER AT ELKADER.
* FROM THIS EVENING TO FRIDAY EVENING.
* AT  3:45 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.4 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY THIS EVENING AND CONTINUE TO 
  RISE CRESTING NEAR 13.4 FEET BY WEDNESDAY EVENING. THE RIVER WILL
  FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY FRIDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...MINOR FLOODING OCCURS IN AREAS NEAR THE 
  RIVER. 

$$

04

124 
WGUS83 KARX 221623
FLSARX
 
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LA CROSSE WI
1123 AM CDT TUE MAR 22 2011

.THE COMBINATION OF RUNOFF FROM MELTING SNOW LAST WEEK...RAINFALL ON
MONDAY AND AGAIN TODAY WILL CAUSE FLOODING ALONG SOME RIVERS. EXPECT
FLOODING TO OCCUR ALONG THE UPPER IOWA AND TURKEY RIVERS DURING THE
NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS. 

RIVER FORECASTS TAKE INTO ACCOUNT BOTH OBSERVED AND FORECAST 
PRECIPITATION.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

DO NOT DRIVE CARS INTO FLOODED AREAS. REMEMBER...IT TAKES ONLY TWO 
FEET OF WATER TO FLOAT MOST AUTOMOBILES...INCLUDING SPORT UTILITY 
VEHICLES. TURN AROUND...DON/T DROWN.

ADDITIONAL RIVER AND WEATHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT...
HTTP://WWW.WEATHER.GOV/LACROSSE .

&&

IAC043-230423-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0013.110324T0000Z-110326T0300Z/
/EKDI4.1.ER.110324T0000Z.110324T1200Z.110325T0900Z.NO/
1123 AM CDT TUE MAR 22 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE TURKEY RIVER AT ELKADER.
* FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING TO FRIDAY EVENING.
* AT 10:45 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.4 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY WEDNESDAY EVENING AND CONTINUE
  TO RISE TO NEAR 12.2 FEET BY THURSDAY MORNING. THE RIVER WILL FALL 
  BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY FRIDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...MINOR FLOODING OCCURS IN AREAS NEAR THE 
  RIVER. 

$$

IAC005-230422-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-110326T1127Z/
/DCHI4.1.RS.110321T1432Z.110324T0600Z.110325T1727Z.NO/
1123 AM CDT TUE MAR 22 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE UPPER IOWA RIVER AT DORCHESTER HWY 76.
* AT 11:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.4 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY WEDNESDAY AND CONTINUE TO RISE
  TO NEAR 16.8 FEET BY THURSDAY MORNING. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW 
  FLOOD STAGE BY FRIDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 16.0 FEET...IOWA HIGHWAY 76 SOUTH OF DORCHESTER MAY BE 
  THREATENED BY FLOOD WATERS.

$$

122 
WGUS83 KARX 222144
FLSARX
 
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LA CROSSE WI
444 PM CDT TUE MAR 22 2011

.THE COMBINATION OF RUNOFF FROM MELTING SNOW LAST WEEK...RAINFALL FROM 
THIS PAST WEEKEND AND CURRENT RAINFALL WILL CAUSE FLOODING ON MANY AREA 
RIVERS AND STREAMS. 

RIVER FORECASTS TAKE INTO ACCOUNT BOTH OBSERVED AND FORECAST 
PRECIPITATION.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

 

DO NOT DRIVE CARS INTO FLOODED AREAS. REMEMBER...IT TAKES ONLY TWO 
FEET OF WATER TO FLOAT MOST AUTOMOBILES...INCLUDING SPORT UTILITY 
VEHICLES. TURN AROUND...DON/T DROWN.

ADDITIONAL RIVER AND WEATHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT...
HTTP://WWW.WEATHER.GOV/LACROSSE .

&&

WIC053-230944-
/O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-110325T1840Z/
/BRFW3.2.RS.110321T0410Z.110323T1800Z.110325T0040Z.NO/
444 PM CDT TUE MAR 22 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BLACK RIVER AT BLACK RIVER FALLS.
* AT  3:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 47.8 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 47.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 52.2 FEET  
  WEDNESDAY. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE THURSDAY EVENING.


$$

WIC063-121-230944-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0011.110322T2313Z-110328T0712Z/
/GALW3.2.RS.110322T2313Z.110325T1200Z.110327T1312Z.NO/
444 PM CDT TUE MAR 22 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BLACK RIVER NEAR GALESVILLE.
* AT 11:10 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.2 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY THIS EVENING AND CONTINUE TO 
  RISE TO NEAR 14.1 FEET FRIDAY MORNING. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW
  FLOOD STAGE SUNDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...FLOODING MAINLY IMPACTS WILDLANDS AND 
  AGRICULTURAL PASTURE LAND. HOWEVER THE APPROACH TO THE SOUTH END OF
  THE COUNTY ROAD VV BRIDGE OVER THE BLACK RIVER MAY BE FLOODED. 

$$

MNC099-230944-
/O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0014.110323T1536Z-110324T2230Z/
/LANM5.1.RS.110323T1536Z.110324T0000Z.110324T0430Z.NO/
444 PM CDT TUE MAR 22 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE CEDAR RIVER AT LANSING.
* AT  3:30 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.1 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY WEDNESDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE
  TO RISE TO NEAR 18.3 FEET WEDNESDAY EVENING. 
* IMPACT...AT 18.0 FEET...MINOR LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS.

$$

IAC067-131-230944-
/O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-110326T1400Z/
/CCYI4.1.RS.110321T2300Z.110324T1800Z.110325T2000Z.NO/
444 PM CDT TUE MAR 22 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE CEDAR RIVER AT CHARLES CITY.
* AT  4:15 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.9 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY WEDNESDAY AND CONTINUE TO RISE
  TO NEAR 14.7 FEET THURSDAY. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD 
  STAGE FRIDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...BARRICADING OF STREETS BEGIN AND THE 
  INTERSECTION OF RIVERSIDE AND ILLINOIS STREETS MAY BE FLOODED. 

$$

MNC099-230944-
/O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0016.110323T0748Z-110324T1652Z/
/DOBM5.1.RS.110323T0748Z.110323T1500Z.110323T2252Z.NO/
444 PM CDT TUE MAR 22 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE DOBBINS CREEK AT AUSTIN.
* FROM LATE TONIGHT TO THURSDAY MORNING.
* AT  3:30 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.4 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.5 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY WEDNESDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE
  TO RISE TO NEAR 13.3 FEET WEDNESDAY MORNING. THE RIVER WILL FALL
  BELOW FLOOD STAGE WEDNESDAY.

$$

MNC099-230943-
/O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-110325T1200Z/
/TRCM5.2.RS.110320T1922Z.110323T1200Z.110324T1800Z.NR/
444 PM CDT TUE MAR 22 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE TURTLE CREEK NEAR AUSTIN.
* AT  3:30 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.8 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.5 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY THIS EVENING AND CONTINUE TO 
  RISE TO NEAR 13 FEET WEDNESDAY MORNING. THE RIVER WILL FALL 
  BELOW FLOOD STAGE THURSDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 10.5 FEET...MINOR FLOODING BEGINS ALONG THE CREEK IN 
  AUSTIN. 

$$

WIC103-123-230943-
/O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-110325T2248Z/
/VIOW3.1.RS.110324T0112Z.110324T1200Z.110324T2248Z.NO/
444 PM CDT TUE MAR 22 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE KICKAPOO RIVER AT VIOLA.
* AT  3:18 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.3 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY WEDNESDAY EVENING AND CONTINUE
  TO RISE TO NEAR 14.5 FEET THURSDAY MORNING. THE RIVER WILL FALL 
  BELOW FLOOD STAGE THURSDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 14.5 FEET...TWO ROADS NORTH OF VIOLA MAY BE UNDER WATER.
  WATER MAY BE OVER HIGHWAY 131 3 MILES NORTH OF VIOLA, NEAR SKI HILL
  ROAD, AND ALSO OVER SIMMONS FLAT ROAD ABOUT A MILE NORTH OF TOWN. 

$$

WIC023-123-230943-
/O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0006.110323T0430Z-110326T0224Z/
/REAW3.1.RS.110323T0430Z.110324T1200Z.110325T0824Z.NO/
444 PM CDT TUE MAR 22 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE KICKAPOO RIVER AT READSTOWN.
* FROM THIS EVENING TO FRIDAY EVENING.
* AT  4:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.5 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY THIS EVENING AND CONTINUE TO 
  RISE TO NEAR 11.8 FEET THURSDAY MORNING. THE RIVER WILL FALL 
  BELOW FLOOD STAGE FRIDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 10.0 FEET...THE PARK ALONG THE RIVER BEGINS TO FLOOD. 

$$

WIC023-123-230943-
/O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0007.110324T0000Z-110326T0900Z/
/SOGW3.1.RS.110324T0000Z.110324T1800Z.110325T0900Z.NO/
444 PM CDT TUE MAR 22 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE KICKAPOO RIVER AT SOLDIERS GROVE.
* FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING TO LATE FRIDAY NIGHT.
* AT  3:07 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.9 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY WEDNESDAY EVENING AND CONTINUE
  TO RISE TO NEAR 13.2 FEET THURSDAY. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW 
  FLOOD STAGE FRIDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 13.0 FEET...FLOODING OF LOWLAND SWAMPS AND FARMLAND NEAR
  THE RIVER OCCURS. 

$$

WIC023-230943-
/O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-110327T2125Z/
/GMIW3.1.RS.110322T1955Z.110325T1800Z.110326T2125Z.NO/
444 PM CDT TUE MAR 22 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE KICKAPOO RIVER AT GAYS MILLS.
* AT  8:00 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.8 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TODAY AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO 
  NEAR 14 FEET FRIDAY. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE  
  SATURDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 13.0 FEET...WATER BEGINS TO COVER ROADS NEAR THE 
  RIVER...INCLUDING SAND HILL ROAD NEAR BELL CENTER. MINOR FLOODING 
  OCCURS IN AREAS ADJACENT TO THE RIVER...INCLUDING ROBB PARK IN GAYS
  MILLS. 

$$

WIC023-230943-
/O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0008.110323T0000Z-110328T0600Z/
/STEW3.1.RS.110323T0000Z.110326T0600Z.110327T1200Z.NO/
444 PM CDT TUE MAR 22 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE KICKAPOO RIVER AT STEUBEN.
* UNTIL LATE SUNDAY NIGHT.
* AT  3:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.8 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY THIS EVENING AND CONTINUE TO 
  RISE TO NEAR 12.8 FEET SATURDAY MORNING. THE RIVER WILL FALL 
  BELOW FLOOD STAGE SUNDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...WATER STARTS TO AFFECT BUSINESS AND 
  RESIDENCES AND MINOR FLOODING AFFECTS LOWLANDS AND LOWER ROADS. 

$$

WIC011-121-230943-
/O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-110328T0448Z/
/DDGW3.1.RS.110321T1436Z.110324T0000Z.110327T1048Z.NR/
444 PM CDT TUE MAR 22 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE TREMPEALEAU RIVER AT DODGE.
* AT  3:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.6 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 10.9 FEET 
  WEDNESDAY EVENING. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE SUNDAY 
  MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 11.0 FEET...THE RAILROAD BRIDGE ABOUT THREE QUARTERS OF 
  A MILE UPSTREAM FROM THE GAGE CAN RESTRICT THE FLOW. 

$$

IAC043-230943-
/O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0013.110324T0000Z-110326T0300Z/
/EKDI4.1.RS.110324T0000Z.110324T1200Z.110325T0900Z.NO/
444 PM CDT TUE MAR 22 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE TURKEY RIVER AT ELKADER.
* FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING TO FRIDAY EVENING.
* AT  3:45 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.1 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY WEDNESDAY EVENING AND CONTINUE
  TO RISE TO NEAR 12.2 FEET THURSDAY MORNING. THE RIVER WILL FALL 
  BELOW FLOOD STAGE FRIDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...MINOR FLOODING OCCURS IN AREAS NEAR THE 
  RIVER. 

$$

IAC005-230943-
/O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-110326T1127Z/
/DCHI4.1.RS.110321T1432Z.110324T0600Z.110325T1727Z.NO/
444 PM CDT TUE MAR 22 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE UPPER IOWA RIVER AT DORCHESTER HWY 76.
* AT  4:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.1 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY WEDNESDAY AND CONTINUE TO RISE
  TO NEAR 16.8 FEET THURSDAY MORNING. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW 
  FLOOD STAGE FRIDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 16.0 FEET...IOWA HIGHWAY 76 SOUTH OF DORCHESTER MAY BE 
  THREATENED BY FLOOD WATERS.

$$

MNC157-230943-
/O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0015.110323T1412Z-110325T1952Z/
/ZUMM5.1.RS.110323T1412Z.110324T0600Z.110325T0152Z.NO/
444 PM CDT TUE MAR 22 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE ZUMBRO RIVER AT ZUMBRO FALLS.
* FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING TO FRIDAY AFTERNOON.
* AT  3:30 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.5 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY WEDNESDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE
  TO RISE TO NEAR 22 FEET THURSDAY MORNING. THE RIVER WILL FALL 
  BELOW FLOOD STAGE THURSDAY EVENING.

$$

383 
WGUS83 KARX 230303
FLSARX
 
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LA CROSSE WI
1003 PM CDT TUE MAR 22 2011

.THE COMBINATION OF RUNOFF FROM MELTING SNOW LAST WEEK...RAINFALL FROM 
THIS PAST WEEKEND AND CURRENT RAINFALL WILL CAUSE FLOODING ALONG THE TURKEY
RIVER...ZUMBRO RIVER AND UPPER IOWA RIVER.

RIVER FORECASTS TAKE INTO ACCOUNT BOTH OBSERVED AND FORECAST 
PRECIPITATION.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

 

DO NOT DRIVE CARS INTO FLOODED AREAS. REMEMBER...IT TAKES ONLY TWO 
FEET OF WATER TO FLOAT MOST AUTOMOBILES...INCLUDING SPORT UTILITY 
VEHICLES. TURN AROUND...DON/T DROWN.

ADDITIONAL RIVER AND WEATHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT...
HTTP://WWW.WEATHER.GOV/LACROSSE .

&&

IAC043-231503-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0013.110325T0600Z-110326T0000Z/
/EKDI4.1.RS.110325T0600Z.110325T0600Z.110325T0600Z.NO/
1003 PM CDT TUE MAR 22 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE TURKEY RIVER AT ELKADER.
* AT  9:45 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.5 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO RISE TO NEAR FLOOD STAGE FRIDAY
  MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...MINOR FLOODING OCCURS IN AREAS NEAR THE 
  RIVER. 

$$

IAC005-231502-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-110326T0000Z/
/DCHI4.1.RS.110321T1432Z.110324T1200Z.110325T0600Z.NO/
1003 PM CDT TUE MAR 22 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE UPPER IOWA RIVER AT DORCHESTER HWY 76.
* AT  9:00 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.8 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO RISE TO NEAR FLOOD STAGE 
  THURSDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET...LOWLAND AGRICULTURAL AREAS BEGIN TO FLOOD.

$$

MNC157-231502-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0015.110323T2324Z-110325T1200Z/
/ZUMM5.1.RS.110323T2324Z.110324T0600Z.110324T1800Z.NO/
1003 PM CDT TUE MAR 22 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE ZUMBRO RIVER AT ZUMBRO FALLS.
* AT  9:30 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.9 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO RISE TO NEAR 18.4 FEET THURSDAY 
  MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 18.0 FEET...MINOR FLOODING BEGINS. 

$$

902 
WGUS83 KARX 230928
FLSARX
 
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LA CROSSE WI
428 AM CDT WED MAR 23 2011

.THE COMBINATION OF RUNOFF FROM MELTING SNOW LAST WEEK AND RAINFALL
OVER THE PAST FEW DAYS WILL LEAD TO FLOODING ALONG THE TURKEY RIVER.

RIVER FORECASTS TAKE INTO ACCOUNT BOTH OBSERVED AND FORECAST 
PRECIPITATION.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

DO NOT DRIVE CARS INTO FLOODED AREAS. REMEMBER...IT TAKES ONLY TWO 
FEET OF WATER TO FLOAT MOST AUTOMOBILES...INCLUDING SPORT UTILITY 
VEHICLES. TURN AROUND...DON/T DROWN.

ADDITIONAL RIVER AND WEATHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT...
HTTP://WWW.WEATHER.GOV/LACROSSE .

&&

IAC043-232128-
/O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-110326T0000Z/
/EKDI4.1.RS.000000T0000Z.110323T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
428 AM CDT WED MAR 23 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE TURKEY RIVER AT ELKADER.
* AT  3:45 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.7 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING AND CREST NEAR 12.0 FEET
  THIS AFTERNOON.

$$

511 
WGUS83 KARX 231731
FLSARX
 
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LA CROSSE WI
1231 PM CDT WED MAR 23 2011

HEAVY RAINFALL YESTERDAY AND OVERNIGHT...COMBINED WITH RUNOFF
FROM MELTING SNOW...IS RESULTING IN HIGH WATER LEVELS FOR THE
LOCATIONS LISTED BELOW. 

THE LATEST RIVER FORECASTS ARE PROVIDED...AND TAKE INTO ACCOUNT
BOTH OBSERVED AND FORECAST PRECIPITATION.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

DO NOT DRIVE CARS INTO FLOODED AREAS. REMEMBER...IT TAKES ONLY TWO 
FEET OF WATER TO FLOAT MOST AUTOMOBILES...INCLUDING SPORT UTILITY 
VEHICLES. TURN AROUND...DON/T DROWN.

ADDITIONAL RIVER AND WEATHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT...
HTTP://WWW.WEATHER.GOV/LACROSSE .

&&

IAC043-240531-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-110324T2100Z/
/EKDI4.1.RS.110323T1303Z.110323T1615Z.110324T0300Z.NO/
1231 PM CDT WED MAR 23 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE TURKEY RIVER AT ELKADER.
* AT 11:45 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.1 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 12.1 FEET BY 
  TODAY. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE THIS EVENING.
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...MINOR FLOODING OCCURS IN AREAS NEAR THE 
  RIVER. 

$$

IAC005-240531-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-110326T0600Z/
/DCHI4.1.RS.110321T1432Z.110324T0600Z.110325T1200Z.NO/
1231 PM CDT WED MAR 23 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE UPPER IOWA RIVER AT DORCHESTER HWY 76.
* AT 12:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.1 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY THIS EVENING AND CONTINUE TO 
  RISE TO NEAR 14.3 FEET BY THURSDAY MORNING. THE RIVER WILL FALL 
  BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY FRIDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET...LOWLAND AGRICULTURAL AREAS BEGIN TO FLOOD.

$$

MNC157-240531-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0015.110323T2230Z-110325T1536Z/
/ZUMM5.1.RS.110323T2230Z.110324T0600Z.110324T2136Z.NO/
1231 PM CDT WED MAR 23 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE ZUMBRO RIVER AT ZUMBRO FALLS.
* FROM THIS AFTERNOON TO FRIDAY MORNING.
* AT 11:30 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.2 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THIS AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE TO RISE
  TO A CREST NEAR 18.5 FEET BY THURSDAY MORNING. 
* IMPACT...AT 18.0 FEET...MINOR FLOODING BEGINS. 

$$

260 
WGUS83 KARX 232156
FLSARX
 
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LA CROSSE WI
456 PM CDT WED MAR 23 2011

.HEAVY RAINFALL YESTERDAY AND OVERNIGHT...COMBINED WITH RUNOFF
FROM MELTING SNOW...IS RESULTING IN HIGH WATER ALONG THE BLACK 
RIVER...CEDAR RIVER....TURTLE CREEK...KICKAPOO RIVER...TREMPEALEAU 
RIVER...TURKEY RIVER...UPPER IOWA RIVER AND ZUMBRO RIVER.

THE LATEST RIVER FORECASTS ARE PROVIDED BELOW...AND TAKE INTO 
ACCOUNT BOTH OBSERVED AND FORECAST PRECIPITATION.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

 

DO NOT DRIVE CARS INTO FLOODED AREAS. REMEMBER...IT TAKES ONLY TWO 
FEET OF WATER TO FLOAT MOST AUTOMOBILES...INCLUDING SPORT UTILITY 
VEHICLES. TURN AROUND...DON/T DROWN.

ADDITIONAL RIVER AND WEATHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT...
HTTP://WWW.WEATHER.GOV/LACROSSE .

&&

WIC053-240956-
/O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-110325T1647Z/
/BRFW3.1.RS.110321T0410Z.110324T0600Z.110324T2247Z.NO/
456 PM CDT WED MAR 23 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BLACK RIVER AT BLACK RIVER FALLS.
* AT  4:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 46.6 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 47.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO RISE TO NEAR 48.4 FEET 
  THURSDAY MORNING. 
* IMPACT...AT 47.0 FEET...SOME RURAL ROADS MAY BEGIN TO FLOOD 
  INCLUDING COUNTY HIGHWAY VV DOWNSTREAM NEAR THE LA CROSSE COUNTY 
  LINE.

$$

WIC063-121-240955-
/O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-110327T2000Z/
/GALW3.2.RS.110323T0635Z.110324T1200Z.110327T0200Z.NO/
456 PM CDT WED MAR 23 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BLACK RIVER NEAR GALESVILLE.
* AT  4:30 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.8 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 13.4 FEET  
  THURSDAY MORNING. 
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...FLOODING MAINLY IMPACTS WILDLANDS AND 
  AGRICULTURAL PASTURE LAND. HOWEVER THE APPROACH TO THE SOUTH END OF
  THE COUNTY ROAD VV BRIDGE OVER THE BLACK RIVER MAY BE FLOODED. 

$$

MNC099-240955-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-110325T0300Z/
/ASTM5.1.RS.110323T1900Z.110324T0000Z.110324T0900Z.NO/
456 PM CDT WED MAR 23 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE CEDAR RIVER AT AUSTIN.
* AT  4:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 15.0 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 15.7 FEET THIS
  EVENING. 
* IMPACT...AT 15.0 FEET...THE CITY OF AUSTIN TAKES SPECIFIC ACTIONS TO
  WARN PEOPLE AND BUSINESSES. 

$$

IAC067-131-240955-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-110326T1520Z/
/CCYI4.2.RS.110321T2300Z.110324T1200Z.110325T2120Z.NO/
456 PM CDT WED MAR 23 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE CEDAR RIVER AT CHARLES CITY.
* AT  4:15 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.2 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 15.4 FEET  
  THURSDAY MORNING. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE FRIDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 15.0 FEET...EVACUATION OPERATIONS BEGIN. LELAND AVENUE 
  FLOODS AND FLOODING ON PARK DRIVE IS LIKELY. 

$$

MNC099-240955-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-110325T0936Z/
/TRCM5.1.RS.110320T1922Z.110323T1815Z.110324T1536Z.NO/
456 PM CDT WED MAR 23 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE TURTLE CREEK NEAR AUSTIN.
* AT  3:30 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.6 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.5 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL...DROPPING BELOW FLOOD 
  STAGE THURSDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 10.5 FEET...MINOR FLOODING BEGINS ALONG THE CREEK IN 
  AUSTIN. 

$$

WIC103-123-240955-
/O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-110325T2300Z/
/VIOW3.1.RS.110323T1933Z.110324T0600Z.110324T2300Z.NO/
456 PM CDT WED MAR 23 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE KICKAPOO RIVER AT VIOLA.
* AT  3:16 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.0 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 15.1 FEET  
  THURSDAY MORNING. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE THURSDAY 
  EVENING.
* IMPACT...AT 15.0 FEET...BANKER PARK AND CAMPGROUND IN VIOLA 
  EXPERIENCES SIGNIFICANT FLOODING.

$$

WIC023-123-240955-
/O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-110326T0742Z/
/REAW3.1.RS.000000T0000Z.110324T1200Z.110325T1342Z.NO/
456 PM CDT WED MAR 23 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE KICKAPOO RIVER AT READSTOWN.
* AT  4:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.8 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 12.4 FEET  
  THURSDAY MORNING. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE FRIDAY 
  MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...THE PARK ALONG THE RIVER EXPERIENCES 
  SIGNIFICANT FLOODING. 

$$

WIC023-123-240955-
/O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-110327T0000Z/
/SOGW3.1.RS.110323T2047Z.110324T1800Z.110326T0000Z.NO/
456 PM CDT WED MAR 23 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE KICKAPOO RIVER AT SOLDIERS GROVE.
* AT 12:45 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.8 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO RISE TO NEAR 13.7 FEET THURSDAY. 
  THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE FRIDAY EVENING.
* IMPACT...AT 13.0 FEET...FLOODING OF LOWLAND SWAMPS AND FARMLAND NEAR
  THE RIVER OCCURS. 

$$

WIC023-240955-
/O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-110328T1200Z/
/GMIW3.1.RS.110323T2235Z.110325T1800Z.110327T1200Z.NO/
456 PM CDT WED MAR 23 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE KICKAPOO RIVER AT GAYS MILLS.
* AT  4:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.4 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO RISE TO NEAR 14.3 FEET FRIDAY. 
* IMPACT...AT 13.0 FEET...WATER BEGINS TO COVER ROADS NEAR THE 
  RIVER...INCLUDING SAND HILL ROAD NEAR BELL CENTER. MINOR FLOODING 
  OCCURS IN AREAS ADJACENT TO THE RIVER...INCLUDING ROBB PARK IN GAYS
  MILLS. 

$$

WIC023-240955-
/O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-110328T2230Z/
/STEW3.1.RS.110323T2000Z.110326T1200Z.110328T0430Z.NO/
456 PM CDT WED MAR 23 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE KICKAPOO RIVER AT STEUBEN.
* AT  3:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.0 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 12.8 FEET 
  SATURDAY MORNING. 
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...WATER STARTS TO AFFECT BUSINESS AND 
  RESIDENCES AND MINOR FLOODING AFFECTS LOWLANDS AND LOWER ROADS. 

$$

WIC011-121-240955-
/O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-110328T1200Z/
/DDGW3.2.RS.110321T1436Z.110326T0000Z.110327T1800Z.NR/
456 PM CDT WED MAR 23 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE TREMPEALEAU RIVER AT DODGE.
* AT  4:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.1 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 11.2 FEET 
  FRIDAY EVENING. 
* IMPACT...AT 11.0 FEET...THE RAILROAD BRIDGE ABOUT THREE QUARTERS OF 
  A MILE UPSTREAM FROM THE GAGE CAN RESTRICT THE FLOW. 

$$

IAC043-240955-
/O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-110324T2100Z/
/EKDI4.1.RS.110323T1303Z.110323T1615Z.110324T0300Z.NO/
456 PM CDT WED MAR 23 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE TURKEY RIVER AT ELKADER.
* AT  3:45 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.0 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 12.1 FEET THIS
  EVENING. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE THIS EVENING.
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...MINOR FLOODING OCCURS IN AREAS NEAR THE 
  RIVER. 

$$

IAC005-240955-
/O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-110326T0600Z/
/DCHI4.1.RS.110321T1432Z.110324T0600Z.110325T1200Z.NO/
456 PM CDT WED MAR 23 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE UPPER IOWA RIVER AT DORCHESTER HWY 76.
* AT  4:00 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.8 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO RISE TO NEAR 14.3 FEET THURSDAY 
  MORNING. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE FRIDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET...LOWLAND AGRICULTURAL AREAS BEGIN TO FLOOD.

$$

MNC157-240955-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0015.110323T2241Z-110325T1536Z/
/ZUMM5.1.RS.110323T2241Z.110324T0600Z.110324T2136Z.NO/
456 PM CDT WED MAR 23 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE ZUMBRO RIVER AT ZUMBRO FALLS.
* UNTIL FRIDAY MORNING.
* AT  4:30 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 17.8 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO RISE TO NEAR 18.5 FEET THURSDAY MORNING. 
  THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE THURSDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 18.0 FEET...MINOR FLOODING BEGINS. 

$$

495 
WGUS83 KARX 240242
FLSARX
 
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LA CROSSE WI
942 PM CDT WED MAR 23 2011

.THE TURKEY RIVER AT ELKADER HAS FALLEN BELOW FLOOD STAGE...
THEREFORE THE FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

RIVER FORECASTS TAKE INTO ACCOUNT BOTH OBSERVED AND FORECAST 
PRECIPITATION.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

 

DO NOT DRIVE CARS INTO FLOODED AREAS. REMEMBER...IT TAKES ONLY TWO 
FEET OF WATER TO FLOAT MOST AUTOMOBILES...INCLUDING SPORT UTILITY 
VEHICLES. TURN AROUND...DON/T DROWN.

ADDITIONAL RIVER AND WEATHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT...
HTTP://WWW.WEATHER.GOV/LACROSSE .

&&

IAC043-240312-
/O.CAN.KARX.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-110324T2100Z/
/EKDI4.1.RS.110323T1303Z.110323T1615Z.110323T2100Z.NO/
942 PM CDT WED MAR 23 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR
  THE TURKEY RIVER AT ELKADER.
* AT  8:45 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.6 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* FELL BELOW FLOOD STAGE AT  4:00 PM WEDNESDAY.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL AND DROP BELOW 10 FEET FRIDAY.


$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS La Crosse, WI issued on the same UTC day.

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Mar 22, 6:33 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	ARX	Floyd, Mitchell	27 min
Mar 22, 12:01 PM CDT	River Flood Warning	ARX	Clayton	45 days
Mar 22, 12:01 PM CDT	River Flood Warning	ARX	Clayton	38 days

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Sources

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