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River Flood Warning 3, NWS La Crosse, WI

March 20, 2011Mower County, Minnesota

NWS La Crosse, WI issued this river flood warning at Mar 20, 2011, 10:10 AM CDT for Mower County, Minnesota. It took effect at Mar 20, 2011, 4:44 PM CDT. It was in force for 4 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 20, 2011, 10:10 AM CDT (15:10 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 20, 2011, 4:44 PM CDT
Expired
Mar 24, 2011, 9:57 AM CDT
In force
4 days
Issued by
NWS La Crosse, WI
Flood severity
Minor

County Mower County, MN

The radar

The La Crosse radar (KARX), 126 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 15:11 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 Turtle Creek near Austin (TRCM5).

Action stage
7 ft
Minor stage
10.5 ft
Moderate stage
12 ft
Major stage
14 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 05456500, 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.

096 
WGUS43 KARX 201510
FLWARX
 
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LA CROSSE WI
1010 AM CDT SUN MAR 20 2011

.RUNOFF FROM MELTING SNOW LAST WEEK ALONG WITH RAINFALL THIS WEEKEND
HAS CAUSED A SIGNIFICANT RISE ON TURTLE CREEK NEAR AUSTIN. THE RIVER
IS EXPECTED TO REACH FLOOD STAGE BY THIS EVENING. MINOR FLOODING IS
EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

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 .

&&

MNC099-210310-
/O.NEW.KARX.FL.W.0003.110320T2300Z-110323T1648Z/
/TRCM5.1.ER.110320T2300Z.110321T1800Z.110322T2248Z.NO/
1010 AM CDT SUN MAR 20 2011

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN LA CROSSE WI HAS ISSUED A 

* FLOOD WARNING FOR 
  THE TURTLE CREEK NEAR AUSTIN.
* FROM THIS EVENING TO WEDNESDAY MORNING.
* AT  9:30 AM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.8 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.5 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY THIS EVENING AND CONTINUE TO 
  RISE TO NEAR 11.7 FEET BY MONDAY. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD 
  STAGE BY TUESDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 10.5 FEET...MINOR FLOODING BEGINS ALONG THE CREEK IN 
  AUSTIN. 

$$
16 follow-up statements
881 
WGUS83 KARX 202150
FLSARX
 
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LA CROSSE WI
450 PM CDT SUN MAR 20 2011

.RUNOFF FROM MELTING SNOW LAST WEEK COMBINED WITH RECENT RAINFALL 
ACROSS THE AREA WILL CAUSE THE TREMPEALEAU RIVER AT DODGE AND THE 
TURTLE CREEK RIVER AT NEAR AUSTIN TO RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE.

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 .

&&

MNC099-210950-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0003.110320T2144Z-110323T1648Z/
/TRCM5.1.RS.110320T1922Z.110321T1800Z.110322T2248Z.NO/
450 PM CDT SUN MAR 20 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE TURTLE CREEK NEAR AUSTIN.
* AT  4:30 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.8 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.5 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 11.7 FEET  
  MONDAY. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE TUESDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 10.5 FEET...MINOR FLOODING BEGINS ALONG THE CREEK IN 
  AUSTIN. 

$$

WIC011-121-210950-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0002.110321T0300Z-110325T1630Z/
/DDGW3.1.RS.110321T0300Z.110323T1200Z.110324T2230Z.NR/
450 PM CDT SUN MAR 20 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE TREMPEALEAU RIVER AT DODGE.
* AT  4:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.6 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO RISE TO NEAR 10.4 FEET WEDNESDAY 
  MORNING. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE THURSDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 9.0 FEET...AGRICULTURAL AND MARSH LAND IS FLOODED. 

$$
122 
WGUS83 KARX 210156
FLSARX
 
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LA CROSSE WI
856 PM CDT SUN MAR 20 2011

.RUNOFF FROM MELTING SNOW LAST WEEK COMBINED WITH RECENT RAINFALL 
ACROSS THE AREA WILL CAUSE THE TREMPEALEAU RIVER AT DODGE...THE 
KICKAPOO RIVER AT GAYS MILLS AND THE TURTLE CREEK RIVER NEAR AUSTIN 
TO RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE.

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 .

&&

MNC099-211356-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-110323T1200Z/
/TRCM5.1.RS.110320T1922Z.110321T1200Z.110322T1800Z.NO/
856 PM CDT SUN MAR 20 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE TURTLE CREEK NEAR AUSTIN.
* AT  8:30 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.9 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.5 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO NEAR 11.9 FEET MONDAY MORNING. 
  THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE TUESDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 10.5 FEET...MINOR FLOODING BEGINS ALONG THE CREEK IN 
  AUSTIN. 

$$

WIC023-211356-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0004.110321T0600Z-110326T1330Z/
/GMIW3.1.RS.110321T0600Z.110324T0600Z.110325T1330Z.NO/
856 PM CDT SUN MAR 20 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE KICKAPOO RIVER AT GAYS MILLS.
* AT  5:30 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.3 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO RISE TO NEAR 13.7 FEET THURSDAY MORNING. 
  THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE FRIDAY MORNING.
* 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 THE PARK IN GAYS 
  MILLS. 

$$

WIC011-121-211356-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0002.110321T0900Z-110325T1536Z/
/DDGW3.1.RS.110321T0900Z.110323T0600Z.110324T2136Z.NR/
856 PM CDT SUN MAR 20 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE TREMPEALEAU RIVER AT DODGE.
* AT  8:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.9 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO RISE NEAR 10.7 FEET WEDNESDAY MORNING. 
  THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE THURSDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 9.0 FEET...AGRICULTURAL AND MARSH LAND IS FLOODED. 

$$
677 
WGUS83 KARX 211014
FLSARX
 
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LA CROSSE WI
514 AM CDT MON MAR 21 2011

.RUNOFF FROM MELTING SNOW LAST WEEK COMBINED WITH RECENT RAINFALL 
ACROSS THE AREA WILL CAUSE TURTLE CREEK NEAR AUSTIN TO EXCEED THE
FLOOD STAGE.

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 .

&&

MNC099-212214-
/O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-110323T1200Z/
/TRCM5.1.RS.110320T1922Z.110321T1800Z.110322T1800Z.NO/
514 AM CDT MON MAR 21 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE TURTLE CREEK NEAR AUSTIN.
* AT  4:30 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.8 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.5 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING AND CREST NEAR 11.8 FEET
  THIS AFTERNOON. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE TUESDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 10.5 FEET...MINOR FLOODING BEGINS ALONG THE CREEK IN 
  AUSTIN. 

$$
515 
WGUS43 KARX 211633
FLWARX
 
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LA CROSSE WI
1133 AM CDT MON MAR 21 2011

...FORECAST FLOODING CHANGED FROM MINOR TO MODERATE SEVERITY FOR THE 
FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MINNESOTA...

  TURTLE CREEK NEAR AUSTIN AFFECTING MOWER COUNTY

.RUNOFF FROM MELTING SNOW LAST WEEK ALONG WITH RAINFALL OVER THE
WEEKEND CAUSED TURTLE CREEK NEAR AUSTIN TO RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE.
THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO RISE EVEN MORE ON TUESDAY AS ADDITIONAL RAIN
MOVES INTO THE AREA. 

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 .

&&

MNC099-220433-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-110325T0051Z/
/TRCM5.2.RS.110320T1922Z.110323T0000Z.110324T0651Z.NO/
1133 AM CDT MON MAR 21 2011

...FORECAST FLOODING INCREASED FROM MINOR TO MODERATE SEVERITY...
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR 
  THE TURTLE CREEK NEAR AUSTIN.* AT 10:30 AM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.6 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.5 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 12.3 FEET BY 
  TUESDAY EVENING. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE THURSDAY 
  MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 10.5 FEET...MINOR FLOODING BEGINS ALONG THE CREEK IN 
  AUSTIN. 

$$
331 
WGUS83 KARX 212151
FLSARX
 
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LA CROSSE WI
450 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 DAYS WILL CAUSE 
MORE RISES ALONG THE BLACK RIVER...TURTLE CREEK...CEDAR RIVER...KICKAPOO 
RIVER...TREMPEALEAU 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 .

&&

WIC053-220950-
/O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-110325T0200Z/
/BRFW3.1.RS.110321T0410Z.110323T1200Z.110324T0800Z.NO/
450 PM CDT MON MAR 21 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BLACK RIVER AT BLACK RIVER FALLS.
* AT 3:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 47.9 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 47.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO RISE TO NEAR 49.8 FEET  
  WEDNESDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 47.0 FEET...SOME RURAL ROADS MAY BEGIN TO FLOOD 
  INCLUDING COUNTY HIGHWAY VV DOWNSTREAM NEAR THE LA CROSSE COUNTY 
  LINE.

$$

WIC063-121-220949-
/O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0011.110323T0336Z-110327T0400Z/
/GALW3.1.RS.110323T0336Z.110324T1200Z.110326T1000Z.NO/
450 PM CDT MON MAR 21 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE BLACK RIVER NEAR GALESVILLE.
* AT  3:30 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.3 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO RISE TO NEAR 12.9 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. 

$$

IAC067-131-220949-
/O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0012.110322T0600Z-110326T0242Z/
/CCYI4.1.RS.110322T0600Z.110324T1200Z.110325T0842Z.NO/
450 PM CDT MON MAR 21 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE CEDAR RIVER AT CHARLES CITY.
* FROM LATE TONIGHT TO FRIDAY EVENING.
* AT  4:15 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.9 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO RISE TO NEAR 13.2 FEET THURSDAY 
  MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...BARRICADING OF STREETS BEGIN AND THE 
  INTERSECTION OF RIVERSIDE AND ILLINOIS STREETS MAY BE FLOODED. 

$$

MNC099-220949-
/O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-110325T0051Z/
/TRCM5.2.RS.110320T1922Z.110323T0000Z.110324T0651Z.NO/
450 PM CDT MON MAR 21 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE TURTLE CREEK NEAR AUSTIN.
* AT  3:30 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.3 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.5 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST... THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO RISE TO NEAR 12.3 FEET TUESDAY 
  EVENING. 
* IMPACT...AT 10.5 FEET...MINOR FLOODING BEGINS ALONG THE CREEK IN 
  AUSTIN. 

$$

WIC103-123-220949-
/O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-110326T0200Z/
/VIOW3.1.RS.110321T2211Z.110324T0000Z.110325T0200Z.NO/
450 PM CDT MON MAR 21 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE KICKAPOO RIVER AT VIOLA.
* AT  3:30 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.5 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST... THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO RISE TO NEAR 14.8 FEET WEDNESDAY 
  EVENING.
* 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. 

$$

WIC023-123-220949-
/O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0006.110323T1800Z-110325T1200Z/
/REAW3.1.RS.110323T1800Z.110324T0600Z.110324T1800Z.NO/
450 PM CDT MON MAR 21 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE KICKAPOO RIVER AT READSTOWN.
* FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON TO FRIDAY MORNING.
* AT  4:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.7 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO RISE TO NEAR 11.1 FEET THURSDAY 
  MORNING. 
* IMPACT...AT 10.0 FEET...THE PARK ALONG THE RIVER BEGINS TO FLOOD. 

$$

WIC023-123-220949-
/O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0007.110323T1048Z-110325T1251Z/
/SOGW3.1.RS.110323T1048Z.110324T0000Z.110324T1251Z.NO/
450 PM CDT MON MAR 21 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE KICKAPOO RIVER AT SOLDIERS GROVE.
* FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT TO FRIDAY MORNING.
* AT 12:40 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.6 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 13.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO RISE TO NEAR 13.2 FEET WEDNESDAY 
  EVENING. 
* IMPACT...AT 13.0 FEET...FLOODING OF LOWLAND SWAMPS AND FARMLAND NEAR
  THE RIVER OCCURS. 

$$

WIC023-220949-
/O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-110327T1800Z/
/GMIW3.1.RS.110321T2243Z.110324T0000Z.110326T1800Z.NO/
450 PM CDT MON MAR 21 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE KICKAPOO RIVER AT GAYS MILLS.
* AT  3:10 PM MONDAY 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 13.4 FEET WEDNESDAY 
  EVENING. 
* 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 THE PARK IN GAYS 
  MILLS. 

$$

WIC023-220949-
/O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0008.110322T1800Z-110327T0600Z/
/STEW3.1.RS.110322T1800Z.110324T0600Z.110326T1200Z.NO/
450 PM CDT MON MAR 21 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE KICKAPOO RIVER AT STEUBEN.
* FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON TO LATE SATURDAY NIGHT.
* AT  3:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.6 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO RISE TO NEAR 12.3 FEET THURSDAY 
  MORNING. 
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...WATER STARTS TO AFFECT BUSINESS AND 
  RESIDENCES AND MINOR FLOODING AFFECTS LOWLANDS AND LOWER ROADS. 

$$

WIC011-121-220949-
/O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-110325T1536Z/
/DDGW3.1.RS.110321T1436Z.110323T0600Z.110324T2136Z.NR/
450 PM CDT MON MAR 21 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE TREMPEALEAU RIVER AT DODGE.
* AT  3:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.1 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 9.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO RISE TO NEAR 10.6 FEET  
  WEDNESDAY MORNING. 
* IMPACT...AT 9.0 FEET...AGRICULTURAL AND MARSH LAND IS FLOODED. 

$$

IAC005-220949-
/O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-110322T1930Z/
/DCHI4.1.RS.110321T1432Z.110322T0000Z.110322T0130Z.NO/
450 PM CDT MON MAR 21 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE UPPER IOWA RIVER AT DORCHESTER HWY 76.
* AT  4:00 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 13.6 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 14.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST... THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO RISE TO NEAR 14.1 FEET THIS 
  EVENING.
* IMPACT...AT 14.0 FEET...LOWLAND AGRICULTURAL AREAS BEGIN TO FLOOD.

$$
014 
WGUS83 KARX 220145
FLSARX
 
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LA CROSSE WI
845 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 DAYS WILL CAUSE 
MORE RISES ALONG THE CEDAR RIVER AND TURTLE CREEK.

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 .

&&

IAC067-131-221345-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0012.110322T0143Z-110326T0515Z/
/CCYI4.1.RS.110321T2300Z.110324T1800Z.110325T1115Z.NO/
845 PM CDT MON MAR 21 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE CEDAR RIVER AT CHARLES CITY.
* AT  8:15 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.3 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO RISE TO NEAR 13.5 FEET  
  THURSDAY. 
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...BARRICADING OF STREETS BEGIN AND THE 
  INTERSECTION OF RIVERSIDE AND ILLINOIS STREETS MAY BE FLOODED. 

$$

MNC099-221345-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-110325T0522Z/
/TRCM5.2.RS.110320T1922Z.110323T1200Z.110324T1122Z.NO/
845 PM CDT MON MAR 21 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE TURTLE CREEK NEAR AUSTIN.
* AT  7:30 PM MONDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.1 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.5 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO RISE TO NEAR 12 FEET WEDNESDAY 
  MORNING. 
* IMPACT...AT 10.5 FEET...MINOR FLOODING BEGINS ALONG THE CREEK IN 
  AUSTIN. 

$$
901 
WGUS83 KARX 220905
FLSARX
 
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LA CROSSE WI
405 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 TURTLE CREEK.

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 .

&&

MNC099-222105-
/O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-110325T0522Z/
/TRCM5.2.RS.110320T1922Z.110323T1200Z.110324T1122Z.NO/
405 AM CDT TUE MAR 22 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE TURTLE CREEK NEAR AUSTIN.
* AT  3:30 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.8 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.5 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THIS AFTERNOON AND CREST 
  NEAR 12.0 FEET BY WEDNESDAY MORNING. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW 
  FLOOD STAGE BY THURSDAY MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 10.5 FEET...MINOR FLOODING BEGINS ALONG THE CREEK IN 
  AUSTIN. 

$$
872 
WGUS83 KARX 221451
FLSARX
 
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LA CROSSE WI
951 AM CDT TUE MAR 22 2011

.THE COMBINATION OF RUNOFF FROM MELTING SNOW LAST WEEK...RAINFALL
MONDAY AND AGAIN TODAY WILL CAUSE FLOODING ALONG SOME RIVERS. EXPECT
FLOODING TO OCCUR ALONG THE CEDAR RIVER AND ALSO TURTLE CREEK DURING
THE NEXT FEW 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 .

&&

IAC067-131-230251-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-110326T1400Z/
/CCYI4.1.RS.110321T2300Z.110324T1800Z.110325T2000Z.NO/
951 AM CDT TUE MAR 22 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE CEDAR RIVER AT CHARLES CITY.
* AT  9:15 AM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.4 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 14.7 FEET BY 
  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. 

$$

MNC099-230251-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-110325T1200Z/
/TRCM5.2.RS.110320T1922Z.110323T1200Z.110324T1800Z.NR/
951 AM CDT TUE MAR 22 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE TURTLE CREEK NEAR AUSTIN.
* AT  9:30 AM 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 13.0 FEET BY WEDNESDAY MORNING. THE RIVER WILL FALL 
  BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY THURSDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 10.5 FEET...MINOR FLOODING BEGINS ALONG THE CREEK IN 
  AUSTIN. 

$$
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.

$$
183 
WGUS83 KARX 230134
FLSARX
 
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LA CROSSE WI
834 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 CEDAR 
RIVER...TURTLE CREEK AND DOBBINS CREEK. 

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 .

&&

MNC099-231334-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0014.110324T0000Z-110325T0000Z/
/LANM5.1.RS.110324T0000Z.110324T0000Z.110324T0600Z.NO/
834 PM CDT TUE MAR 22 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE CEDAR RIVER AT LANSING.
* FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING TO THURSDAY EVENING.
* AT  7:30 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 16.2 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO RISE TO NEAR FLOOD STAGE 
  WEDNESDAY EVENING.
* IMPACT...AT 18.0 FEET...MINOR LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS.

$$

IAC067-131-231333-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-110326T1300Z/
/CCYI4.1.RS.110321T2300Z.110324T1200Z.110325T1900Z.NO/
834 PM CDT TUE MAR 22 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE CEDAR RIVER AT CHARLES CITY.
* AT  8:15 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.8 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO RISE TO NEAR 12.9 FEET THURSDAY 
  MORNING.
* IMPACT...AT 12.0 FEET...BARRICADING OF STREETS BEGIN AND THE 
  INTERSECTION OF RIVERSIDE AND ILLINOIS STREETS MAY BE FLOODED. 

$$

MNC099-231333-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0016.110323T1242Z-110325T0440Z/
/DOBM5.1.RS.110323T1242Z.110323T1500Z.110324T1040Z.NO/
834 PM CDT TUE MAR 22 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE DOBBINS CREEK AT AUSTIN.
* FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING TO THURSDAY EVENING.
* AT  7:30 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 8.4 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.5 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO RISE TO NEAR 13.3 FEET WEDNESDAY MORNING. 


$$

MNC099-231333-
/O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-110325T1200Z/
/TRCM5.1.RS.110320T1922Z.110323T1800Z.110324T1800Z.NO/
834 PM CDT TUE MAR 22 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE TURTLE CREEK NEAR AUSTIN.
* AT  7:30 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 9.9 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.5 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER IS EXPECTED TO RISE TO NEAR 11.5 FEET BY WEDNESDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 10.5 FEET...MINOR FLOODING BEGINS ALONG THE CREEK IN 
  AUSTIN. 

$$
081 
WGUS83 KARX 230912
FLSARX
 
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LA CROSSE WI
412 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 DOBBINS AND
TURTLE CREEKS.

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 .

&&

MNC099-232112-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0016.110323T1242Z-110325T0439Z/
/DOBM5.1.RS.110323T1500Z.110324T0000Z.110324T1100Z.NO/
412 AM CDT WED MAR 23 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE DOBBINS CREEK AT AUSTIN.
* FROM THIS MORNING TO THURSDAY EVENING.
* AT  3:30 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.5 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 11.5 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THIS MORNING AND CREST NEAR 12.0
  FEET THIS EVENING. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW 
  FLOOD STAGE BY THURSDAY MORNING.

$$

MNC099-232111-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-110325T1536Z/
/TRCM5.1.RS.110320T1922Z.110323T1800Z.110324T2136Z.NO/
412 AM CDT WED MAR 23 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE TURTLE CREEK NEAR AUSTIN.
* AT  3:30 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.3 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.5 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING CREST NEAR 11.7 FEET  
  THIS AFTERNOON. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE THURSDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 10.5 FEET...MINOR FLOODING BEGINS ALONG THE CREEK IN 
  AUSTIN. 

$$

04
761 
WGUS83 KARX 231440
FLSARX
 
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LA CROSSE WI
940 AM CDT WED MAR 23 2011

HEAVY RAINFALL YESTERDAY AND OVERNIGHT...COMBINED WITH RUNOFF
FROM MELTING SNOW...IS RESULTING IN HIGH WATER ALONG THE CEDAR
RIVER AND ITS TRIBUTARIES. 

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 .

&&

MNC099-240239-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-110325T1912Z/
/TRCM5.2.RS.110320T1922Z.110323T1800Z.110325T0112Z.NO/
940 AM CDT WED MAR 23 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE TURTLE CREEK NEAR AUSTIN.
* AT 8:30 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.7 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.5 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 12.0 FEET TODAY.
* IMPACT...AT 10.5 FEET...MINOR FLOODING BEGINS ALONG THE CREEK IN 
  AUSTIN. 

$$

MNC099-240240-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-110324T2159Z/
/LANM5.1.RS.110323T1354Z.110323T1800Z.110324T0359Z.NO/
940 AM CDT WED MAR 23 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE CEDAR RIVER AT LANSING.
* AT 8:30 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 18.0 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 18.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...CONTINUE TO RISE TO A CREST NEAR 18.2 FEET TODAY.
  THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY THIS EVENING.
* IMPACT...AT 18.0 FEET...MINOR LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS.

$$

MNC099-240239-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0023.110323T2125Z-110325T0500Z/
/ASTM5.1.RS.110323T2125Z.110324T0600Z.110324T1100Z.NO/
940 AM CDT WED MAR 23 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE CEDAR RIVER AT AUSTIN.
* FROM THIS AFTERNOON TO LATE THURSDAY NIGHT.
* AT 9:00 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.1 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THIS AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE TO
  RISE TO A CREST NEAR 15.5 FEET BY THURSDAY MORNING. 
* IMPACT...AT 15.0 FEET...THE CITY OF AUSTIN TAKES SPECIFIC ACTIONS TO
  WARN PEOPLE AND BUSINESSES. 

$$

IAC067-131-240239-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-110326T1800Z/
/CCYI4.1.RS.110321T2300Z.110325T0000Z.110326T0000Z.NO/
940 AM CDT WED MAR 23 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE CEDAR RIVER AT CHARLES CITY.
* AT 9:15 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.4 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 15 FEET BY 
  THURSDAY EVENING. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE FRIDAY 
  EVENING.
* IMPACT...AT 15.0 FEET...EVACUATION OPERATIONS BEGIN. LELAND AVENUE 
  FLOODS AND FLOODING ON PARK DRIVE IS LIKELY. 

$$
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. 

$$
214 
WGUS83 KARX 240101
FLSARX
 
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LA CROSSE WI
801 PM CDT WED MAR 23 2011

.HEAVY RAINFALL YESTERDAY AND OVERNIGHT...COMBINED WITH RUNOFF
FROM MELTING SNOW...IS RESULTING IN HIGH WATER ALONG THE CEDAR RIVER 
AND TURTLE CREEK.

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 .

&&

IAC067-131-241301-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-110326T1400Z/
/CCYI4.2.RS.110321T2300Z.110324T1800Z.110325T2000Z.NO/
801 PM CDT WED MAR 23 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE CEDAR RIVER AT CHARLES CITY.
* AT  7:45 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 14.8 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 12.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 15.6 FEET BY 
  THURSDAY. 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. 

$$

MNC099-241301-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-110325T1200Z/
/TRCM5.1.RS.110320T1922Z.110323T1815Z.110324T1800Z.NO/
801 PM CDT WED MAR 23 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE TURTLE CREEK NEAR AUSTIN.
* AT  7:30 PM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.4 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.5 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL AND DROP BELOW FLOOD 
  STAGE THURSDAY.
* IMPACT...AT 10.5 FEET...MINOR FLOODING BEGINS ALONG THE CREEK IN 
  AUSTIN. 

$$
402 
WGUS83 KARX 240902
FLSARX
 
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LA CROSSE WI
402 AM CDT THU MAR 24 2011

.HEAVY RAINFALL OVER THE PAST FEW DAYS...COMBINED WITH RUNOFF FROM
MELTING SNOW...HAS LED TO FLOODING ALONG TURTLE CREEK.

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 .

&&

MNC099-242102-
/O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-110325T1200Z/
/TRCM5.1.RS.110320T1922Z.110323T1815Z.110324T1800Z.NO/
402 AM CDT THU MAR 24 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
  THE TURTLE CREEK NEAR AUSTIN.
* AT  3:30 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.7 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.5 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE FALLING AND WILL FALL BELOW
  FLOOD STAGE TODAY.
* IMPACT...AT 10.5 FEET...MINOR FLOODING BEGINS ALONG THE CREEK IN 
  AUSTIN. 

$$
361 
WGUS83 KARX 241457
FLSARX
 
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LA CROSSE WI
957 AM CDT THU MAR 24 2011

...FLOOD WARNING CANCELLED FOR TURTLE CREEK NEAR AUSTIN...

WATER LEVELS CONTINUE TO FALL ALONG TURTLE CREEK IN THE AUSTIN
AREA. THE RIVER IS NOW BACK WITHIN ITS BANKS...SO THE FLOOD WARNING
HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

&&


MNC099-241527-
/O.CAN.KARX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-110325T1200Z/
/TRCM5.1.RS.110320T1922Z.110323T1815Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
957 AM CDT THU MAR 24 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR
  THE TURTLE CREEK NEAR AUSTIN.
* AT  9:30 AM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.1 FEET. 
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.5 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO FALL...REACHING 8.5 FEET
  BY FRIDAY MORNING.

$$

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