Alert archive / Wisconsin / River Flood Warnings in 2016
River Flood Warning 2, NWS La Crosse, WI
NWS La Crosse, WI issued this river flood warning at Mar 15, 2016, 10:39 AM CDT for Jackson County, Wisconsin. It took effect at Mar 16, 2016, 10:16 AM CDT. It was in force for 66 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 15, 2016, 10:39 AM CDT (15:39 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 16, 2016, 10:16 AM CDT
- Expired
- Mar 19, 2016, 4:04 AM CDT
- In force
- 66 hr
- Issued by
- NWS La Crosse, WI
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
County Jackson County, WI
The radar
The La Crosse radar (KARX), 54 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 15:44 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The river
Written for the forecast point Black River (WI) at Black River Falls (BRFW3).
- Action stage
- 43 ft
- Minor stage
- 47 ft
- Moderate stage
- 51 ft
- Major stage
- 55 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 053813595, 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.
341 WGUS43 KARX 151539 FLWARX BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED FLOOD WARNING NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LA CROSSE WI 1039 AM CDT TUE MAR 15 2016 ...Minor Flooding Expected for Portions of the Trempealeau and Black Rivers .Significant rainfall across the region from today, as well as expected rainfall over the next few days is expected to result in rises along area rivers and creeks. At this time, minor flooding is expected for portions of the Black and Trempealeau Rivers, and perhaps some of their smaller tributaries. Here are the latest stages and forecasts based on the latest information. Additional adjustments will be made as rainfall amounts occur over the next few days. 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 only takes 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 . && WIC053-160339- /O.NEW.KARX.FL.W.0002.160317T0130Z-160319T0032Z/ /BRFW3.1.ER.160317T0130Z.160317T1200Z.160318T0632Z.NO/ 1039 AM CDT TUE MAR 15 2016 The National Weather Service in La Crosse WI has issued a * Flood Warning for The Black River At Black River Falls. * from Wednesday evening to Friday evening. * At 9:15 AM Tuesday the stage was 39.1 feet. * Flood stage is 47.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...Rise above flood stage by Wednesday evening and continue to rise to near 48.5 feet by 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. && LAT...LON 4437 9080 4413 9100 4411 9097 4417 9088 4435 9075 $$ WIC011-121-160339- /O.NEW.KARX.FL.W.0003.160316T2200Z-160320T2200Z/ /DDGW3.1.ER.160316T2200Z.160318T1800Z.160320T0400Z.NO/ 1039 AM CDT TUE MAR 15 2016 The National Weather Service in La Crosse WI has issued a * Flood Warning for The Trempealeau River At Dodge. * from Wednesday afternoon to Sunday afternoon. * At 9:45 AM Tuesday the stage was 5.9 feet. * Flood stage is 9.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...Rise above flood stage by Wednesday and continue to rise to near 9.8 feet by Friday. * Impact...At 9.5 feet...The entrance road to the Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge is flooded. && LAT...LON 4404 9158 4420 9163 4423 9158 4422 9158 4402 9149 $$ Welvaert
15 follow-up statements
296 WGUS83 KARX 152127 FLSARX FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LA CROSSE WI 427 PM CDT TUE MAR 15 2016 ...Minor Flooding Expected for Portions of the Trempealeau and Black Rivers... .Significant rainfall across the region today...as well as expected rainfall over the next few days will result in rises along area rivers and creeks. At this time...minor flooding is expected for portions of the Black and Trempealeau Rivers...and perhaps some of their smaller tributaries. Here are the latest stages and forecasts based on the latest information. Additional adjustments will be made as rainfall amounts occur over 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 only takes 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 . && WIC053-161227- /O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0002.160317T0130Z-160319T0032Z/ /BRFW3.1.ER.160317T0130Z.160317T1200Z.160318T0632Z.NO/ 427 PM CDT TUE MAR 15 2016 The Flood Warning continues for The Black River At Black River Falls. * from Wednesday evening to Friday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 3:15 PM Tuesday the stage was 39.0 feet. * Flood stage is 47.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...Rise above flood stage Wednesday evening and continue to rise to near 48.5 feet Thursday morning. The river will fall below flood stage Friday morning. * Impact...At 47.0 feet...Some rural roads may begin to flood including county Highway VV downstream near the La Crosse County line. && LAT...LON 4437 9080 4413 9100 4411 9097 4417 9088 4435 9075 $$ WIC011-121-161227- /O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0003.160316T2200Z-160320T2200Z/ /DDGW3.1.ER.160316T2200Z.160318T1800Z.160320T0400Z.NO/ 427 PM CDT TUE MAR 15 2016 The Flood Warning continues for The Trempealeau River At Dodge. * from Wednesday afternoon to Sunday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 3:45 PM Tuesday the stage was 6.7 feet. * Flood stage is 9.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...Rise above flood stage Wednesday and continue to rise to near 9.8 feet Friday. The river will fall below flood stage Saturday evening. * Impact...At 9.5 feet...The entrance road to the Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge is flooded. && LAT...LON 4404 9158 4420 9163 4423 9158 4422 9158 4402 9149 $$
913 WGUS83 KARX 160331 FLSARX FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LA CROSSE WI 1031 PM CDT TUE MAR 15 2016 .Significant rainfall across the region...as well as expected rainfall over the next few days will result in rises along area rivers and creeks. At this time...minor flooding is expected for portions of the Black and Trempealeau Rivers...and perhaps some of their smaller tributaries. River forecasts take into account both observed and forecast precipitation. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive cars into flooded areas. Remember, it only takes 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 . && WIC053-161831- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0002.160316T2208Z-160319T1720Z/ /BRFW3.1.ER.160316T2208Z.160317T1800Z.160318T2320Z.NO/ 1031 PM CDT TUE MAR 15 2016 The Flood Warning continues for The Black River At Black River Falls. * from Wednesday afternoon to Saturday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 9:15 PM Tuesday the stage was 39.1 feet. * Flood stage is 47.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...Rise above flood stage Wednesday and continue to rise to near 50.7 feet Thursday. The river will fall below flood stage Friday evening. && LAT...LON 4437 9080 4413 9100 4411 9097 4417 9088 4435 9075 $$ WIC011-121-161831- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0004.160316T2024Z-160318T1525Z/ /ARCW3.1.ER.160316T2024Z.160317T0600Z.160317T2125Z.NR/ 1031 PM CDT TUE MAR 15 2016 The Flood Warning continues for The Trempealeau River AT Arcadia. * from Wednesday afternoon to Friday morning...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 9:15 PM Tuesday the stage was 5.2 feet. * Flood stage is 8.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...Rise above flood stage Wednesday and continue to rise to near 8.6 feet Thursday morning. The river will fall below flood stage Thursday evening. * Impact...At 8.0 feet...Minor flooding begins. A few streets are affected by high water, and pumping operations begin. && LAT...LON $$ WIC011-121-161831- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0003.160316T1200Z-160321T0815Z/ /DDGW3.1.ER.160316T1200Z.160319T0000Z.160320T1415Z.NR/ 1031 PM CDT TUE MAR 15 2016 The Flood Warning continues for The Trempealeau River At Dodge. * from Wednesday morning to late Sunday night...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 9:45 PM Tuesday the stage was 7.5 feet. * Flood stage is 9.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...Rise above flood stage Wednesday morning and continue to rise to near 10.8 feet Friday evening. The river will fall below flood stage Sunday morning. * Impact...At 9.5 feet...The entrance road to the Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge is flooded. && LAT...LON 4404 9158 4420 9163 4423 9158 4422 9158 4402 9149 $$
729 WGUS83 KARX 160907 FLSARX FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LA CROSSE WI 407 AM CDT WED MAR 16 2016 .!! INSERT SYNOPSIS HERE (OPTIONAL) !!. River forecasts take into account both observed and forecast precipitation. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive cars into flooded areas. Remember, it only takes two feet of water to float most automobiles, including sport utility vehicles. Turn Around, Don't Drown! Additional river and weather information is available at... http://www.weather.gov/lacrosse . && WIC053-170007- /O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0002.160316T2208Z-160319T1720Z/ /BRFW3.1.ER.160316T2208Z.160317T1800Z.160318T2320Z.NO/ 407 AM CDT WED MAR 16 2016 The Flood Warning continues for The Black River At Black River Falls. * from this afternoon to Saturday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 2:15 AM Wednesday the stage was 41.2 feet. * Flood stage is 47.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...Rise above flood stage by today and continue to rise to near 50.7 feet by Thursday. The river will fall below flood stage by Friday evening. && LAT...LON 4437 9080 4413 9100 4411 9097 4417 9088 4435 9075 $$
722 WGUS83 KARX 160908 CCA FLSARX FLOOD STATEMENT...CORRECTED NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LA CROSSE WI 407 AM CDT WED MAR 16 2016 .SIGNIFICANT RAINFALL ACROSS THE REGION...AS WELL AS EXPECTED RAINFALL OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS WILL RESULT IN RISES ALONG AREA RIVERS AND CREEKS. RIVER FORECASTS TAKE INTO ACCOUNT BOTH OBSERVED AND FORECAST PRECIPITATION. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... DO NOT DRIVE CARS INTO FLOODED AREAS. REMEMBER...IT ONLY TAKES 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 . && WIC053-170007- /O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0002.160316T2208Z-160319T1720Z/ /BRFW3.1.ER.160316T2208Z.160317T1800Z.160318T2320Z.NO/ 407 AM CDT WED MAR 16 2016 THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BLACK RIVER AT BLACK RIVER FALLS. * FROM THIS AFTERNOON TO SATURDAY AFTERNOON...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. * AT 2:15 AM WEDNESDAY THE STAGE WAS 41.2 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 47.0 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FORECAST...RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY TODAY AND CONTINUE TO RISE TO NEAR 50.7 FEET BY THURSDAY. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE BY FRIDAY EVENING. && LAT...LON 4437 9080 4413 9100 4411 9097 4417 9088 4435 9075 $$
540 WGUS43 KARX 161520 FLWARX BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED FLOOD WARNING NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LA CROSSE WI 1020 AM CDT WED MAR 16 2016 ...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Black River At Black River Falls affecting Jackson County Black River Near Galesville affecting La Crosse and Trempealeau Counties .Heavy rain from the past 24 hours will push river levels into the moderate flood category. River forecasts take into account both observed and forecast precipitation. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you live in a threatened area, be alert for high or rising water, and be ready to move to higher ground if necessary. Do not drive cars into flooded areas. Remember, it only takes two feet of water to float most automobiles, including sport utility vehicles. Turn Around, Don't Drown! Stay tuned to your favorite source of weather information, & including NOAA Weather Radio, for later statements. Additional river and weather information is available at... http://www.weather.gov/lacrosse . && WIC053-170320- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0002.160316T1516Z-160320T0030Z/ /BRFW3.2.ER.160316T1227Z.160317T0600Z.160319T0630Z.NO/ 1020 AM CDT WED MAR 16 2016 ...Forecast flooding increased from Minor to Moderate severity... The Flood Warning continues for The Black River At Black River Falls. * until Saturday evening. * At 9:15 AM Wednesday the stage was 48.8 feet. * Flood stage is 47.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 54.0 feet by Thursday morning. The river will fall below flood stage Saturday morning. && LAT...LON 4437 9080 4413 9100 4411 9097 4417 9088 4435 9075 $$ WIC063-121-170320- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0005.160318T0421Z-160322T0112Z/ /GALW3.2.ER.160318T0421Z.160319T0600Z.160321T0712Z.NO/ 1020 AM CDT WED MAR 16 2016 ...Forecast flooding increased from Minor to Moderate severity... The Flood Warning continues for The Black River Near Galesville. * from Thursday evening to Monday evening. * At 9:45 AM Wednesday the stage was 6.9 feet. * Flood stage is 12.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...Rise above flood stage by Thursday evening and continue to rise to near 14.0 feet by Saturday morning. The river will fall below flood stage by Monday 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. && LAT...LON 4413 9100 4407 9133 4395 9138 4393 9135 4411 9097 $$
868 WGUS83 KARX 162124 FLSARX FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LA CROSSE WI 424 PM CDT WED MAR 16 2016 .The recent heavy rain will cause rises along the Black...Trempealeau and the Yellow rivers over the next several days. This is resulting in minor to moderate flooding along the rivers. River forecasts take into account both observed and forecast precipitation. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive cars into flooded areas. Remember, it only takes two feet of water to float most automobiles, including sport utility vehicles. Turn Around, Don't Drown! Additional river and weather information is available at... http://www.weather.gov/lacrosse . && WIC053-171224- /O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-160320T0030Z/ /BRFW3.2.ER.160316T1227Z.160317T0600Z.160319T0630Z.NO/ 424 PM CDT WED MAR 16 2016 The Flood Warning continues for The Black River At Black River Falls. * until Saturday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 3:15 PM Wednesday the stage was 52.0 feet. * Flood stage is 47.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 54 feet Thursday morning. The river will fall below flood stage Saturday morning. && LAT...LON 4437 9080 4413 9100 4411 9097 4417 9088 4435 9075 $$ WIC063-121-171224- /O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0005.160318T0421Z-160322T0112Z/ /GALW3.2.ER.160318T0421Z.160319T0600Z.160321T0712Z.NO/ 424 PM CDT WED MAR 16 2016 The Flood Warning continues for The Black River Near Galesville. * from Thursday evening to Monday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 3:45 PM Wednesday the stage was 6.9 feet. * Flood stage is 12.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...Rise above flood stage Thursday evening and continue to rise to near 14 feet Saturday morning. The river will fall below flood stage Monday 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. && LAT...LON 4413 9100 4407 9133 4395 9138 4393 9135 4411 9097 $$ WIC011-121-171224- /O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0004.160317T0600Z-160318T0600Z/ /ARCW3.1.ER.160317T0600Z.160317T0600Z.160317T1200Z.NO/ 424 PM CDT WED MAR 16 2016 The Flood Warning continues for The Trempealeau River AT Arcadia. * from late tonight to late Thursday night...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 3:15 PM Wednesday the stage was 6.2 feet. * Flood stage is 8.0 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to crest near flood stage Thursday morning. * Impact...At 8.0 feet...Minor flooding begins. A few streets are affected by high water, and pumping operations begin. && LAT...LON 4423 9158 4432 9146 4432 9143 4426 9145 4422 9158 $$ WIC011-121-171224- /O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-160321T0112Z/ /DDGW3.1.ER.160317T2100Z.160319T0000Z.160320T0712Z.NO/ 424 PM CDT WED MAR 16 2016 The Flood Warning continues for The Trempealeau River At Dodge. * until Sunday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 3:45 PM Wednesday the stage was 8.4 feet. * Flood stage is 9.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...Rise above flood stage Thursday and continue to rise to near 10 feet Friday evening. The river will fall below flood stage Sunday. * Impact...At 9.5 feet...The entrance road to the Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge is flooded. && LAT...LON 4404 9158 4420 9163 4423 9158 4422 9158 4402 9149 $$ WIC057-171224- /O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0007.160318T1500Z-160322T2100Z/ /NCAW3.2.ER.160318T1500Z.160319T1800Z.160322T0300Z.UU/ 424 PM CDT WED MAR 16 2016 The Flood Warning continues for The Yellow River AT Necedah. * from Friday morning to Tuesday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 3:30 PM Wednesday the stage was 12.7 feet. * Flood stage is 15.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...Rise above flood stage Friday morning and continue to rise to near 16.8 feet Saturday. The river will fall below flood stage Monday. && LAT...LON 4406 9003 4400 9001 4399 8997 4401 8996 4407 8998 $$
401 WGUS83 KARX 170233 FLSARX FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LA CROSSE WI 933 PM CDT WED MAR 16 2016 .The recent heavy rains will cause rises along the Black...Trempealeau and the Yellow rivers over the next several days. This is resulting in minor to moderate flooding along the rivers. River forecasts take into account both observed and forecast precipitation. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive cars into flooded areas. Remember, it only takes 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 . && WIC053-171733- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-160320T0600Z/ /BRFW3.2.ER.160316T1227Z.160317T1200Z.160319T1200Z.NO/ 933 PM CDT WED MAR 16 2016 The Flood Warning continues for The Black River At Black River Falls. * until late Saturday night...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 8:15 PM Wednesday the stage was 52.8 feet. * Flood stage is 47.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 53.5 feet Thursday morning. The river will fall below flood stage Saturday morning. && LAT...LON 4437 9080 4413 9100 4411 9097 4417 9088 4435 9075 $$ WIC063-121-171733- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0005.160318T0730Z-160322T0430Z/ /GALW3.2.ER.160318T0730Z.160319T1200Z.160321T1030Z.NO/ 933 PM CDT WED MAR 16 2016 The Flood Warning continues for The Black River Near Galesville. * from late Thursday night to Monday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 8:45 PM Wednesday the stage was 7.0 feet. * Flood stage is 12.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...Rise above flood stage Friday morning and continue to rise to near 13.7 feet Saturday morning. The river will fall below flood stage Monday. * Impact...At 12.0 feet...Flooding mainly impacts wildlands and agricultural pasture land. However the approach to the south end of the County Road VV Bridge over the Black River may be flooded. && LAT...LON 4413 9100 4407 9133 4395 9138 4393 9135 4411 9097 $$ WIC011-121-171733- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-160320T1000Z/ /DDGW3.1.ER.160318T0000Z.160318T1800Z.160319T1600Z.NO/ 933 PM CDT WED MAR 16 2016 The Flood Warning continues for The Trempealeau River At Dodge. * until late Saturday night...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 8:45 PM Wednesday the stage was 8.4 feet. * Flood stage is 9.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...Rise above flood stage Thursday evening and continue to rise to near 9.5 feet Friday. The river will fall below flood stage Saturday morning. * Impact...At 9.5 feet...The entrance road to the Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge is flooded. && LAT...LON 4404 9158 4420 9163 4423 9158 4422 9158 4402 9149 $$ WIC057-171733- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0007.160318T1108Z-160323T0000Z/ /NCAW3.2.ER.160318T1108Z.160319T1800Z.160322T0600Z.UU/ 933 PM CDT WED MAR 16 2016 The Flood Warning continues for The Yellow River AT Necedah. * from Friday morning to Tuesday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 8:30 PM Wednesday the stage was 12.6 feet. * Flood stage is 15.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...Rise above flood stage Friday morning and continue to rise to near 16.9 feet Saturday. The river will fall below flood stage Tuesday morning. && LAT...LON 4406 9003 4400 9001 4399 8997 4401 8996 4407 8998 $$
607 WGUS83 KARX 170912 FLSARX FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LA CROSSE WI 412 AM CDT THU MAR 17 2016 .The recent heavy rains will cause rises along the Black River over the next several days. This is resulting in minor to moderate flooding. River forecasts take into account both observed and forecast precipitation. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive cars into flooded areas. Remember, it only takes 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 . && WIC053-180012- /O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-160320T0600Z/ /BRFW3.2.ER.160316T1227Z.160317T1200Z.160319T1200Z.NO/ 412 AM CDT THU MAR 17 2016 The Flood Warning continues for The Black River At Black River Falls. * until late Saturday night...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 2:15 AM Thursday the stage was 52.7 feet. * Flood stage is 47.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 53.5 feet this morning. The river will fall below flood stage Saturday morning. && LAT...LON 4437 9080 4413 9100 4411 9097 4417 9088 4435 9075 $$ WIC063-121-180012- /O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0005.160318T0730Z-160322T0430Z/ /GALW3.2.ER.160318T0730Z.160319T1200Z.160321T1030Z.NO/ 412 AM CDT THU MAR 17 2016 The Flood Warning continues for The Black River Near Galesville. * from late tonight to Monday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 3:45 AM Thursday the stage was 7.4 feet. * Flood stage is 12.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...Rise above flood stage by Friday morning and continue to rise to near 13.7 feet by Saturday morning. The river will fall below flood stage by Monday morning. * Impact...At 12.0 feet...Flooding mainly impacts wildlands and agricultural pasture land. However...the approach to the south end of the County Road VV Bridge over the Black River may be flooded. && LAT...LON 4413 9100 4407 9133 4395 9138 4393 9135 4411 9097 $$
372 WGUS83 KARX 171552 FLSARX FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LA CROSSE WI 1052 AM CDT THU MAR 17 2016 .The Flood Warning continues for the Black River from Black River Falls to Galesville. River forecasts take into account both observed and forecast precipitation. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive cars into flooded areas. Remember, it only takes 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 . && WIC053-180652- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-160320T0240Z/ /BRFW3.2.ER.160316T1227Z.160317T0630Z.160319T0840Z.NO/ 1052 AM CDT THU MAR 17 2016 The Flood Warning continues for The Black River At Black River Falls. * until Saturday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 9:15 AM Thursday the stage was 52.4 feet. The river appears to have crested at 52.68 feet this morning. * Flood stage is 47.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue to fall...Dropping below flood stage by Saturday morning. && LAT...LON 4437 9080 4413 9100 4411 9097 4417 9088 4435 9075 $$ WIC063-121-180652- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0005.160318T0949Z-160322T0300Z/ /GALW3.2.ER.160318T0949Z.160319T1200Z.160321T0900Z.NO/ 1052 AM CDT THU MAR 17 2016 The Flood Warning continues for The Black River Near Galesville. * from late tonight to Monday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 9:45 AM Thursday the stage was 7.9 feet. * Flood stage is 12.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...Rise above flood stage by Friday morning and continue to rise to near 13.7 feet by Saturday morning. The river will fall below flood stage by Monday morning. * Impact...At 12.0 feet...Flooding mainly impacts wildlands and agricultural pasture land. However the approach to the south end of the County Road VV Bridge over the Black River may be flooded. && LAT...LON 4413 9100 4407 9133 4395 9138 4393 9135 4411 9097 $$
222 WGUS83 KARX 172120 FLSARX FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LA CROSSE WI 420 PM CDT THU MAR 17 2016 .The recent heavy rains have caused rises along the Black and Yellow River over the next several days. This will result in minor to moderate flooding. River forecasts take into account both observed and forecast precipitation. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive cars into flooded areas. Remember, it only takes 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 . && WIC053-181220- /O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-160320T0240Z/ /BRFW3.2.ER.160316T1227Z.160317T0630Z.160319T0840Z.NO/ 420 PM CDT THU MAR 17 2016 The Flood Warning continues for The Black River At Black River Falls. * until Saturday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 3:15 PM Thursday the stage was 51.6 feet. * Flood stage is 47.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue to fall and below 51 feet tonight. && LAT...LON 4437 9080 4413 9100 4411 9097 4417 9088 4435 9075 $$ WIC063-121-181220- /O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0005.160318T0949Z-160322T0300Z/ /GALW3.2.ER.160318T0949Z.160319T1200Z.160321T0900Z.NO/ 420 PM CDT THU MAR 17 2016 The Flood Warning continues for The Black River Near Galesville. * from late tonight to Monday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 3:45 PM Thursday the stage was 8.4 feet. * Flood stage is 12.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...Rise above flood stage Friday morning and continue to rise to near 13.7 feet Saturday morning. The river will fall below flood stage Monday. * Impact...At 12.0 feet...Flooding mainly impacts wildlands and agricultural pasture land. However the approach to the south end of the County Road VV Bridge over the Black River may be flooded. && LAT...LON 4413 9100 4407 9133 4395 9138 4393 9135 4411 9097 $$ WIC057-181220- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0007.160318T0953Z-160322T1800Z/ /NCAW3.2.ER.160318T0953Z.160319T1200Z.160322T0000Z.UU/ 420 PM CDT THU MAR 17 2016 The Flood Warning continues for The Yellow River AT Necedah. * from late tonight to Tuesday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 3:30 PM Thursday the stage was 12.6 feet. * Flood stage is 15.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...Rise above flood stage Friday morning and continue to rise to near 17.9 feet Saturday morning. The river will fall below flood stage Monday. && LAT...LON 4406 9003 4400 9001 4399 8997 4401 8996 4407 8998 $$
290 WGUS83 KARX 180227 FLSARX FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LA CROSSE WI 927 PM CDT THU MAR 17 2016 .The recent heavy rains have caused rises along the Black and Yellow River. This will result in minor to moderate flooding over the next several days. River forecasts take into account both observed and forecast precipitation. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive cars into flooded areas. Remember, it only takes two feet of water to float most automobiles, including sport utility vehicles. Turn Around, Don't Drown! Additional river and weather information is available at... http://www.weather.gov/lacrosse . && WIC053-181727- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-160320T0200Z/ /BRFW3.2.ER.160316T1227Z.160317T0630Z.160319T0800Z.NO/ 927 PM CDT THU MAR 17 2016 The Flood Warning continues for The Black River At Black River Falls. * until Saturday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 8:15 PM Thursday the stage was 51.1 feet. * Flood stage is 47.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue to fall and drop below flood stage Saturday morning. && LAT...LON 4437 9080 4413 9100 4411 9097 4417 9088 4435 9075 $$ WIC063-121-181727- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0005.160318T1424Z-160321T2248Z/ /GALW3.2.ER.160318T1424Z.160319T1200Z.160321T0448Z.NO/ 927 PM CDT THU MAR 17 2016 The Flood Warning continues for The Black River Near Galesville. * from Friday morning to Monday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 8:45 PM Thursday the stage was 9.1 feet. * Flood stage is 12.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...Rise above flood stage Friday morning and continue to rise to near 13.6 feet Saturday morning. The river will fall below flood stage Sunday evening. * 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. && LAT...LON 4413 9100 4407 9133 4395 9138 4393 9135 4411 9097 $$ WIC057-181727- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0007.160318T1200Z-160322T1800Z/ /NCAW3.3.ER.160318T1200Z.160319T1200Z.160322T0000Z.UU/ 927 PM CDT THU MAR 17 2016 The Flood Warning continues for The Yellow River AT Necedah. * from Friday morning to Tuesday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 8:30 PM Thursday the stage was 12.8 feet. * Flood stage is 15.0 feet. * Major flooding is forecast. * Forecast...Rise above flood stage Friday morning and continue to rise to near 18.0 feet Saturday morning. The river will fall below flood stage Monday. && LAT...LON 4406 9003 4400 9001 4399 8997 4401 8996 4407 8998 $$
378 WGUS83 KARX 180913 FLSARX FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LA CROSSE WI 413 AM CDT FRI MAR 18 2016 .Runoff from the widespread moderate to heavy rains across much of Wisconsin Tuesday and Tuesday night has caused significant rises along the Black...Yellow and Wisconsin Rivers. Minor to locally major flooding is occurring or expected along portions of these rivers for 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 only takes 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 . && WIC053-190013- /O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-160320T0200Z/ /BRFW3.2.ER.160316T1227Z.160317T0630Z.160319T0800Z.NO/ 413 AM CDT FRI MAR 18 2016 The Flood Warning continues for The Black River At Black River Falls. * until Saturday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 2:15 AM Friday the stage was 50.5 feet. * Flood stage is 47.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue to fall...Dropping below flood stage by Saturday morning. && LAT...LON 4437 9080 4413 9100 4411 9097 4417 9088 4435 9075 $$ WIC063-121-190013- /O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0005.160318T1424Z-160321T2248Z/ /GALW3.2.ER.160318T1424Z.160319T1200Z.160321T0448Z.NO/ 413 AM CDT FRI MAR 18 2016 The Flood Warning continues for The Black River Near Galesville. * from this morning to Monday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 3:45 AM Friday the stage was 11.7 feet. * Flood stage is 12.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...Rise above flood stage by this morning and continue to rise to near 13.6 feet by Saturday morning. The river will fall below flood stage by Sunday evening. * Impact...At 12.0 feet...Flooding mainly impacts wildlands and agricultural pasture land. However the approach to the south end of the County Road VV Bridge over the Black River may be flooded. && LAT...LON 4413 9100 4407 9133 4395 9138 4393 9135 4411 9097 $$ WIC001-057-190013- /O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-160322T1205Z/ /CROW3.2.ER.160316T2016Z.160318T1200Z.160321T1805Z.UU/ 413 AM CDT FRI MAR 18 2016 The Flood Warning continues for The Wisconsin River At Castle Rock Dam. * until Tuesday morning...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 3:10 AM Friday the flow was 40394 cfs. * Impact...At 40000.0 cfs...Several roads are closed downstream of the dam. && LAT...LON 4392 9007 4402 9002 4402 8996 4377 8984 4377 8990 $$ WIC057-190013- /O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0007.160318T1200Z-160322T1800Z/ /NCAW3.3.ER.160318T1200Z.160319T1200Z.160322T0000Z.UU/ 413 AM CDT FRI MAR 18 2016 The Flood Warning continues for The Yellow River AT Necedah. * until Tuesday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 2:30 AM Friday the stage was 13.1 feet. * Flood stage is 15.0 feet. * Major flooding is forecast. * Forecast...Rise above flood stage by this morning and continue to rise to near 18.0 feet by Saturday morning. The river will fall below flood stage by Monday evening. && LAT...LON 4406 9003 4400 9001 4399 8997 4401 8996 4407 8998 $$
299 WGUS83 KARX 181537 FLSARX FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LA CROSSE WI 1037 AM CDT FRI MAR 18 2016 .Recent heavy rain has led to flooding along various waterways around the region. In some locations the crest has already occurred but water remains high. River forecasts take into account both observed and forecast precipitation. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive cars into flooded areas. Remember, it only takes 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 . && WIC053-190637- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-160320T0320Z/ /BRFW3.2.ER.160316T1227Z.160317T0630Z.160319T0920Z.NO/ 1037 AM CDT FRI MAR 18 2016 The Flood Warning continues for The Black River At Black River Falls. * until Saturday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 9:15 AM Friday the stage was 49.5 feet. * Flood stage is 47.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue to fall...Dropping below flood stage by Saturday morning. The river crested at 52.92 feet already. * Impact...At 47.0 feet...Some rural roads may begin to flood including county Highway VV downstream near the La Crosse County line. && LAT...LON 4437 9080 4413 9100 4411 9097 4417 9088 4435 9075 $$ WIC063-121-190637- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-160321T2000Z/ /GALW3.2.ER.160318T0922Z.160319T0000Z.160321T0200Z.NO/ 1037 AM CDT FRI MAR 18 2016 The Flood Warning continues for The Black River Near Galesville. * until Monday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 9:45 AM Friday the stage was 13.4 feet. * Flood stage is 12.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 14.0 feet by this evening. The river will fall below flood stage Sunday evening. * Impact...At 12.0 feet...Flooding mainly impacts wildlands and agricultural pasture land. However the approach to the south end of the County Road VV Bridge over the Black River may be flooded. && LAT...LON 4413 9100 4407 9133 4395 9138 4393 9135 4411 9097 $$ WIC001-057-190637- /O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-160322T1205Z/ /CROW3.2.ER.160316T2016Z.160318T1110Z.160321T1805Z.UU/ 1037 AM CDT FRI MAR 18 2016 The Flood Warning continues for The Wisconsin River At Castle Rock Dam. * until Tuesday morning...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 10:10 AM Friday the flow was 44083 cfs. * Impact...At 40000.0 cfs...Several roads are closed downstream of the dam. && LAT...LON 4392 9007 4402 9002 4402 8996 4377 8984 4377 8990 $$ WIC057-190637- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-160323T0600Z/ /NCAW3.3.ER.160318T1631Z.160319T1200Z.160322T1200Z.UU/ 1037 AM CDT FRI MAR 18 2016 The Flood Warning continues for The Yellow River AT Necedah. * until late Tuesday night...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 9:30 AM Friday the stage was 14.3 feet. * Flood stage is 15.0 feet. * Major flooding is forecast. * Forecast...Rise above flood stage by this morning and continue to rise to near 18.0 feet by Saturday morning. The river will fall below flood stage by Tuesday morning. && LAT...LON 4406 9003 4400 9001 4399 8997 4401 8996 4407 8998 $$
120 WGUS83 KARX 190117 FLSARX FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LA CROSSE WI 817 PM CDT FRI MAR 18 2016 .RECENT HEAVY RAIN HAS LED TO FLOODING ALONG VARIOUS WATERWAYS AROUND THE REGION. IN SOME LOCATIONS THE CREST HAS ALREADY OCCURRED BUT WATER REMAINS HIGH. River forecasts take into account both observed and forecast precipitation. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive cars into flooded areas. Remember, it only takes 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 . && MNC157-WIC011-191617- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0008.160321T1800Z-160324T1800Z/ /WABM5.1.ER.160321T1800Z.160322T0600Z.160324T0000Z.NO/ 817 PM CDT FRI MAR 18 2016 The Flood Warning continues for The Mississippi River At Wabasha. * from Monday afternoon to Thursday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 7:15 PM Friday the stage was 9.9 feet. * Flood stage is 12.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...Rise above flood stage by Monday and continue to rise to near 12.2 feet by Tuesday morning. The river will fall below flood stage by Wednesday evening. * Impact...At 12.0 feet...The river affects low lying areas. && LAT...LON 4445 9207 4442 9200 4435 9192 4433 9200 4439 9209 $$ WIC053-191617- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-160320T0800Z/ /BRFW3.2.ER.160316T1227Z.160317T0630Z.160319T1400Z.NO/ 817 PM CDT FRI MAR 18 2016 The Flood Warning continues for The Black River At Black River Falls. * until late Saturday night...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 7:15 PM Friday the stage was 48.3 feet. * Flood stage is 47.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue to fall...Dropping below flood stage by Saturday morning. * Impact...At 47.0 feet...Some rural roads may begin to flood including county Highway VV downstream near the La Crosse County line. && LAT...LON 4437 9080 4413 9100 4411 9097 4417 9088 4435 9075 $$ WIC063-121-191617- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-160322T1500Z/ /GALW3.2.ER.160318T0922Z.160319T0600Z.160321T2100Z.NO/ 817 PM CDT FRI MAR 18 2016 The Flood Warning continues for The Black River Near Galesville. * until Tuesday morning...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 7:45 PM Friday the stage was 14.1 feet. * Flood stage is 12.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 14.1 feet by Saturday morning. The river will fall below flood stage Monday. * 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. && LAT...LON 4413 9100 4407 9133 4395 9138 4393 9135 4411 9097 $$ WIC043-049-103-191617- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0009.160322T0000Z-160324T1800Z/ /MUSW3.1.ER.160322T0000Z.160322T1200Z.160324T0000Z.NO/ 817 PM CDT FRI MAR 18 2016 The Flood Warning continues for The Wisconsin River At Muscoda. * from Monday evening to Thursday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 7:45 PM Friday the stage was 5.4 feet. * Flood stage is 9.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...Rise above flood stage by Monday evening and continue to rise to near 9.2 feet by Tuesday morning. The river will fall below flood stage by Wednesday evening. * Impact...At 9.0 feet...The river begins to go out of its banks in some locations with only minor flooding. && LAT...LON 4322 9031 4321 9061 4300 9116 4297 9114 4319 9033 $$ WIC057-191617- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-160323T0900Z/ /NCAW3.3.ER.160318T1627Z.160319T1200Z.160322T1500Z.UU/ 817 PM CDT FRI MAR 18 2016 The Flood Warning continues for The Yellow River AT Necedah. * until late Tuesday night...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 7:30 PM Friday the stage was 17.6 feet. * Flood stage is 15.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 18.0 feet by Saturday morning. The river will fall below flood stage Tuesday morning. && LAT...LON 4406 9003 4400 9001 4399 8997 4401 8996 4407 8998 $$
405 WGUS83 KARX 190904 FLSARX FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LA CROSSE WI 404 AM CDT SAT MAR 19 2016 .The bulk of the runoff from the heavy rains of Tuesday and Tuesday night has moved past Black River Falls. Water levels on the Black River near and above Black River Falls had fallen below flood stage...and will continue to fall for the next few days. River forecasts take into account both observed and forecast precipitation. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive cars into flooded areas. Remember, it only takes two feet of water to float most automobiles, including sport utility vehicles. Turn Around, Don't Drown! Additional river and weather information is available at... http://www.weather.gov/lacrosse . && WIC053-190934- /O.CAN.KARX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-160320T0800Z/ /BRFW3.2.ER.160316T1227Z.160317T0630Z.160319T0637Z.NO/ 404 AM CDT SAT MAR 19 2016 The Flood Warning is cancelled for The Black River At Black River Falls. * At 2:15 AM Saturday the stage was 46.8 feet. * Flood stage is 47.0 feet. * Fell below flood stage at 1:37 AM Saturday. * Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 43.9 feet by Sunday morning. $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS La Crosse, WI issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 3:32 AM CDT | High Wind Watch | ARX | Crawford, Grant, La Crosse, Richland, Vernon | 11 hr |
| Mar 15, 7:45 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ARX | Buffalo, La Crosse, Trempealeau | 60 min |
| Mar 15, 10:39 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | ARX | Buffalo, Trempealeau | 5 days |
| Mar 15, 2:52 PM CDT | Winter Weather Advisory | ARX | Clark, Taylor | 35 hr |
| Mar 15, 2:58 PM CDT | High Wind Warning | ARX | Adams, Crawford, Grant, Juneau, La Crosse, Monroe and 2 more | 28 hr |
| Mar 15, 2:58 PM CDT | Wind Advisory | ARX | Adams, Buffalo, Crawford, Jackson, Juneau, La Crosse and 4 more | 28 hr |
| Mar 15, 5:15 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | ARX | Buffalo, Trempealeau | 28 hr |
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The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.