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River Flood Warning 22, NWS La Crosse, WI
NWS La Crosse, WI issued this river flood warning at Aug 24, 2016, 2:05 AM CDT for Allamakee County, Iowa. It took effect at Aug 24, 2016, 2:35 AM CDT. It was in force for 3 days.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Aug 24, 2016, 2:05 AM CDT (07:05 UTC)
- In effect from
- Aug 24, 2016, 2:35 AM CDT
- Expired
- Aug 27, 2016, 3:50 AM CDT
- In force
- 3 days
- Issued by
- NWS La Crosse, WI
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Moderate
County Allamakee County, IA
The radar
The La Crosse radar (KARX), 51 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:05 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The river
Written for the forecast point Upper Iowa River at Dorchester (DCHI4). The gauge peaked at 24.28 ft at Aug 24, 2016, 9:00 PM CDT.
- Action stage
- 11 ft
- Minor stage
- 14 ft
- Moderate stage
- 17 ft
- Major stage
- 19 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 05388250, 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.
766 WGUS43 KARX 240705 FLWARX BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED FLOOD WARNING National Weather Service La Crosse WI 205 AM CDT WED AUG 24 2016 .Thunderstorms have produced 3 to locally 6 inches of rain across the area. Flooding is expected along the Upper Iowa River. 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 . && IAC191-241905- /O.NEW.KARX.FL.W.0021.160824T1206Z-000000T0000Z/ /DEHI4.2.ER.160824T1206Z.160824T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 205 AM CDT WED AUG 24 2016 The National Weather Service in La Crosse WI has issued a * Flood Warning for The Upper Iowa River At Decorah. * from this morning until further notice. * At 1:45 AM Wednesday the stage was 9.5 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 13.1 feet by this morning. * Impact...At 13.0 feet...Residential flooding on the west side of town is possible. Street and storm sewer flooding on the east side of town south of the levee can cause basement flooding if flood stage is exceeded for an extended period of time. && LAT...LON 4334 9161 4339 9161 4336 9181 4334 9187 4325 9182 $$ IAC005-241905- /O.NEW.KARX.FL.W.0022.160824T0735Z-160825T1200Z/ /DCHI4.2.ER.160824T0735Z.160824T1200Z.160824T1800Z.NO/ 205 AM CDT WED AUG 24 2016 The National Weather Service in La Crosse WI has issued a * Flood Warning for The Upper Iowa River At Dorchester Hwy 76. * until Thursday morning. * At 1:00 AM Wednesday the stage was 10.2 feet. * Flood stage is 14.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...Rise above flood stage by this morning and continue to rise to near 17.8 feet by this morning. The river will fall below flood stage by today. * Impact...At 17.0 feet...Iowa Highway 76 is overtopped just north of the gage site. && LAT...LON 4341 9161 4334 9161 4339 9152 4343 9123 4350 9125 $$
15 follow-up statements
423 WGUS83 KARX 240940 FLSARX Flood Statement National Weather Service La Crosse WI 440 AM CDT WED AUG 24 2016 .Moderate flooding on the Upper Iowa River at Dorchester...Major flooding is possible this morning. 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 . && IAC005-250040- /O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-160825T1200Z/ /DCHI4.2.ER.160824T0746Z.160824T1200Z.160824T1800Z.NO/ 440 AM CDT WED AUG 24 2016 The Flood Warning continues for The Upper Iowa River At Dorchester Hwy 76. * until Thursday morning...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 4:00 AM Wednesday the stage was 17.4 feet. * Flood stage is 14.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 18.9 feet by this morning. The river will fall below flood stage today. * Impact...At 17.0 feet...Iowa Highway 76 is overtopped just north of the gage site. && LAT...LON 4341 9161 4334 9161 4339 9152 4343 9123 4350 9125 $$
327 WGUS43 KARX 241024 FLWARX BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED FLOOD WARNING National Weather Service La Crosse WI 524 AM CDT WED AUG 24 2016 ...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity for the following rivers in Iowa... Upper Iowa River At Dorchester Hwy 76 affecting Allamakee County .Major Flooding expected on the Upper Iowa River at Dorchester. River forecasts take into account both observed and forecast precipitation. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you live in a threatened area, be alert for high or rising water, and be ready to move to higher ground if necessary. Do not drive cars into flooded areas. Remember, it only takes two feet of water to float most automobiles, including sport utility vehicles. Turn Around, Don't Drown! Stay tuned to your favorite source of weather information, & including NOAA Weather Radio, for later statements. Additional river and weather information is available at... http://www.weather.gov/lacrosse . && IAC005-242224- /O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-160825T1200Z/ /DCHI4.3.ER.160824T0746Z.160824T1200Z.160824T1800Z.NO/ 524 AM CDT WED AUG 24 2016 ...Forecast flooding increased from Moderate to Major severity... The Flood Warning continues for The Upper Iowa River At Dorchester Hwy 76. * At 5:00 AM Wednesday the stage was 18.5 feet. * Flood stage is 14.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 19.7 feet by this morning. The river will fall below flood stage today. * Impact...At 17.0 feet...Iowa Highway 76 is overtopped just north of the gage site. && LAT...LON 4341 9161 4334 9161 4339 9152 4343 9123 4350 9125 $$
976 WGUS83 KARX 241220 FLSARX Flood Statement National Weather Service La Crosse WI 720 AM CDT WED AUG 24 2016 ...Flooding Continues along the Upper Iowa River... .Extremely heavy rainfall overnight has resulted in flooding along the Upper Iowa River and its tributaries. Over 7.5 inches of rain was reported near Decorah, and over 5.5 inches was reported near Dorchester. Reports between 3 and 5 inches were very common around the area. This is causing significant flooding. The latest forecast information is provided below. 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 . && IAC191-250224- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0023.160824T1401Z-160825T0224Z/ /BLFI4.1.ER.160824T1401Z.160824T1700Z.160824T2024Z.UU/ 720 AM CDT WED AUG 24 2016 The Flood Warning continues for The Upper Iowa River at Bluff ton. * until this evening...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 6:45 AM Wednesday the stage was 13.4 feet. * Flood stage is 14.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...Rise above flood stage by this morning and continue to rise to near 14.4 feet by this afternoon. * Impact...At 14.2 feet...Water may go over the road near Bluff ton. && LAT...LON 4340 9197 4345 9197 4349 9186 4336 9181 4334 9187 $$ IAC191-250320- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-160825T1912Z/ /DEHI4.2.ER.160824T0917Z.160824T1800Z.160825T0112Z.NO/ 720 AM CDT WED AUG 24 2016 The Flood Warning continues for The Upper Iowa River at Decorah. * until Thursday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 6:45 AM Wednesday the stage was 12.8 feet. * Flood stage is 12.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 14 feet by this afternoon. * Impact...At 14.0 feet...Major flooding may occur outside the areas protected by the levee. && LAT...LON 4334 9161 4339 9161 4336 9181 4334 9187 4325 9182 $$ IAC005-250320- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-160827T0720Z/ /DCHI4.3.ER.160824T0746Z.160824T1800Z.160826T1320Z.NR/ 720 AM CDT WED AUG 24 2016 The Flood Warning continues for The Upper Iowa River At Dorchester Hwy 76. * until late Friday night...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 6:00 AM Wednesday the stage was 19.3 feet. * Flood stage is 14.0 feet. * Major flooding is occurring and flooding near record levels is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to between 22 and 22.5 feet this afternoon. * Impact...At 17.0 feet...Iowa Highway 76 is overtopped just north of the gage site. && LAT...LON 4341 9161 4334 9161 4339 9152 4343 9123 4350 9125 $$ MW
206 WGUS83 KARX 241514 FLSARX Flood Statement National Weather Service La Crosse WI 1014 AM CDT WED AUG 24 2016 ...Flooding Continues along the Upper Iowa River... .Extremely heavy rainfall overnight has resulted in flooding along the Upper Iowa River and its tributaries. Over 7.5 inches of rain was reported near Decorah, and over 5.5 inches was reported near Dorchester. Reports between 3 and 5 inches were very common around the area. This is causing significant flooding. The latest forecast information is provided below. River forecasts take into account both observed and forecast precipitation. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive cars into flooded areas. Remember, it only takes two feet of water to float most automobiles, including sport utility vehicles. Turn Around, Don't Drown! Additional river and weather information is available at... http://www.weather.gov/lacrosse . && IAC191-250300- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-160825T0300Z/ /BLFI4.1.ER.160824T1301Z.160824T1700Z.160824T2100Z.UU/ 1014 AM CDT WED AUG 24 2016 The Flood Warning continues for The Upper Iowa River AT Bluffton. * until this evening...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 9:45 AM Wednesday the stage was 14.4 feet. * Flood stage is 14.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 14.5 feet around noon. * Impact...At 14.2 feet...Water goes over the road near Bluffton. && LAT...LON 4340 9197 4345 9197 4349 9186 4336 9181 4334 9187 $$ IAC191-250614- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-160825T2315Z/ /DEHI4.2.ER.160824T0917Z.160824T1800Z.160825T0515Z.NO/ 1014 AM CDT WED AUG 24 2016 The Flood Warning continues for The Upper Iowa River At Decorah. * until Thursday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 9:45 AM Wednesday the stage was 13.2 feet. * Flood stage is 12.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 13.5 feet by today. * Impact...At 13.0 feet...Residential flooding on the west side of town is possible. Street and storm sewer flooding on the east side of town south of the levee can cause basement flooding if flood stage is exceeded for an extended period of time. && LAT...LON 4334 9161 4339 9161 4336 9181 4334 9187 4325 9182 $$ IAC005-250614- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-160827T1200Z/ /DCHI4.3.ER.160824T0746Z.160824T2100Z.160826T1800Z.NR/ 1014 AM CDT WED AUG 24 2016 The Flood Warning continues for The Upper Iowa River At Dorchester Hwy 76. * until Saturday morning...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 9:00 AM Wednesday the stage was 19.8 feet. * Flood stage is 14.0 feet. * Major flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 22.0 feet by this afternoon. && LAT...LON 4341 9161 4334 9161 4339 9152 4343 9123 4350 9125 $$ MW
182 WGUS83 KARX 241654 FLSARX Flood Statement National Weather Service La Crosse WI 1154 AM CDT WED AUG 24 2016 ...Heavy Rainfall Overnight Causing Flooding... .Extremely heavy rainfall overnight is resulting in rapid rises on several creeks and rivers across northeast Iowa and southwest Wisconsin. Flood Warnings are in effect for the locations listed below. 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 . && WIC023-250754- /O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-160826T2000Z/ /GMIW3.1.ER.160824T1116Z.160824T1800Z.160825T2000Z.NO/ 1154 AM CDT WED AUG 24 2016 The Flood Warning continues for The Kickapoo River At Gays Mills. * until Friday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 6:00 AM Wednesday the stage was 13.0 feet, and the river is estimated to be between 13 and 14 feet as of 11 am. * Flood stage is 13.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...Rise to a crest around 14.0 feet this afternoon. * 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. && LAT...LON 4337 9085 4328 9086 4327 9082 4336 9081 $$ WIC023-250754- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-160826T1200Z/ /STEW3.1.ER.160824T1530Z.160825T0000Z.160825T1800Z.NO/ 1154 AM CDT WED AUG 24 2016 The Flood Warning continues for The Kickapoo River At Steuben. * until Friday morning...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 10:45 AM Wednesday the stage was 12.0 feet. * Flood stage is 12.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 12.4 feet by this evening. * Impact...At 12.5 feet...Water reaches the bottom support beams of the bridge. && LAT...LON 4328 9086 4315 9091 4306 9092 4308 9085 4327 9082 $$ IAC043-250754- /O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0027.160824T1819Z-160828T0224Z/ /EKDI4.3.ER.160824T1819Z.160826T0000Z.160827T0824Z.NO/ 1154 AM CDT WED AUG 24 2016 The Flood Warning continues for The Turkey River At Elkader. * until Saturday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 10:45 AM Wednesday the stage was 8.9 feet, and rising rapidly. * Flood stage is 12.0 feet. * Major flooding is forecast. * Forecast...Rise above flood stage by today and continue to rise to near 25.0 feet by Thursday afternoon. && LAT...LON 4298 9161 4293 9161 4280 9136 4284 9134 4294 9146 $$ IAC043-250754- /O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0028.160825T0607Z-160827T2339Z/ /GRBI4.3.ER.160825T0607Z.160826T0600Z.160827T0539Z.NO/ 1154 AM CDT WED AUG 24 2016 The Flood Warning continues for The Turkey River At Garber. * from late tonight to Saturday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 11:15 AM Wednesday the stage was 8.8 feet. * Flood stage is 17.0 feet. * Major flooding is forecast. * Forecast...Rise above flood stage by Thursday morning and continue to rise to near 26.0 feet by Friday morning. * Impact...At 26.0 feet...The earthen levee at Elkport is threatened, just upstream of Garber. && LAT...LON 4280 9136 4284 9134 4269 9096 4272 9131 $$ IAC191-250600- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0023.000000T0000Z-160825T0600Z/ /BLFI4.1.ER.160824T1301Z.160824T1700Z.160825T0000Z.UU/ 1154 AM CDT WED AUG 24 2016 The Flood Warning continues for The Upper Iowa River AT Bluffton. * until late tonight...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 10:45 AM Wednesday the stage was 14.3 feet. * Flood stage is 14.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will crest near 14.8 feet this afternoon. * Impact...At 14.2 feet...Water goes over the road near Bluffton. && LAT...LON 4340 9197 4345 9197 4349 9186 4336 9181 4334 9187 $$ IAC191-250754- /O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-160825T2315Z/ /DEHI4.2.ER.160824T0917Z.160824T1800Z.160825T0515Z.NO/ 1154 AM CDT WED AUG 24 2016 The Flood Warning continues for The Upper Iowa River At Decorah. * until Thursday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 10:45 AM Wednesday the stage was 13.6 feet. * Flood stage is 12.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will hold near this level this afternoon before beginning to fall by evening. * Impact...At 13.0 feet...Residential flooding on the west side of town is possible. Street and storm sewer flooding on the east side of town south of the levee can cause basement flooding if flood stage is exceeded for an extended period of time. && LAT...LON 4334 9161 4339 9161 4336 9181 4334 9187 4325 9182 $$ IAC005-250754- /O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-160827T1200Z/ /DCHI4.3.ER.160824T0746Z.160824T2100Z.160826T1800Z.NR/ 1154 AM CDT WED AUG 24 2016 The Flood Warning continues for The Upper Iowa River At Dorchester Hwy 76. * until Saturday morning...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 11:00 AM Wednesday the stage was 20.1 feet. * Flood stage is 14.0 feet. * Major flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 22.0 feet this afternoon. && LAT...LON 4341 9161 4334 9161 4339 9152 4343 9123 4350 9125 $$ MW
766 WGUS83 KARX 242003 FLSARX Flood Statement National Weather Service La Crosse WI 303 PM CDT WED AUG 24 2016 ...Heavy Rainfall Overnight Causing Flooding... .Extremely heavy rainfall overnight is resulting in rapid rises on several creeks and rivers across northeast Iowa and southwest Wisconsin. Flood Warnings are in effect for the locations listed below. River forecasts take into account both observed and forecast precipitation. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive cars into flooded areas. Remember, it only takes two feet of water to float most automobiles, including sport utility vehicles. Turn Around, Don't Drown! Additional river and weather information is available at... http://www.weather.gov/lacrosse . && IAC067-251103- /O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0026.160825T0218Z-160826T1236Z/ /CCYI4.1.ER.160825T0218Z.160825T1200Z.160825T1836Z.NO/ 303 PM CDT WED AUG 24 2016 The Flood Warning continues for The Cedar River At Charles City. * from this evening to Friday morning...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 2:30 PM Wednesday the stage was 8.5 feet. * Flood stage is 12.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...Rise above flood stage by this evening and continue to rise to near 12.9 feet by Thursday morning. * Impact...At 12.0 feet...Barricading of streets begins, and the intersection of Riverside and Illinois Streets may be flooded. && LAT...LON 4321 9286 4321 9273 4301 9255 4293 9255 4304 9273 $$ WIC023-251103- /O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-160826T2000Z/ /GMIW3.1.ER.160824T1127Z.160825T0000Z.160825T2000Z.NO/ 303 PM CDT WED AUG 24 2016 The Flood Warning continues for The Kickapoo River At Gays Mills. * until Friday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 2:40 PM Wednesday the stage was 13.7 feet. * Flood stage is 13.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 14.0 feet by this 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 Robb Park in Gays Mills. && LAT...LON 4337 9085 4328 9086 4327 9082 4336 9081 $$ WIC023-251103- /O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-160826T1200Z/ /STEW3.1.ER.160824T1530Z.160825T0000Z.160825T1800Z.NO/ 303 PM CDT WED AUG 24 2016 The Flood Warning continues for The Kickapoo River At Steuben. * until Friday morning...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 2:45 PM Wednesday the stage was 12.1 feet. * Flood stage is 12.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 12.4 feet by this evening. * Impact...At 12.5 feet...Water reaches the bottom support beams of the bridge. && LAT...LON 4328 9086 4315 9091 4306 9092 4308 9085 4327 9082 $$ IAC043-251103- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-160828T0452Z/ /EKDI4.3.ER.160824T1856Z.160825T1800Z.160827T1052Z.NO/ 303 PM CDT WED AUG 24 2016 The Flood Warning continues for The Turkey River At Elkader. * until Saturday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 1:45 PM Wednesday the stage was 11.8 feet. * Flood stage is 12.0 feet. * Major flooding is forecast. * Forecast...Rise above flood stage this afternoon and continue to rise to near 25.0 feet by Thursday. && LAT...LON 4298 9161 4293 9161 4280 9136 4284 9134 4294 9146 $$ IAC043-251103- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0028.160825T0654Z-160828T0000Z/ /GRBI4.3.ER.160825T0654Z.160826T0000Z.160827T0600Z.NO/ 303 PM CDT WED AUG 24 2016 The Flood Warning continues for The Turkey River At Garber. * from late tonight to Saturday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 2:15 PM Wednesday the stage was 9.0 feet. * Flood stage is 17.0 feet. * Major flooding is forecast. * Forecast...Rise above flood stage by Thursday morning and continue to rise to near 26.0 feet by Thursday evening. * Impact...At 26.0 feet...The earthen levee at Elkport is threatened, just upstream of Garber. && LAT...LON 4280 9136 4284 9134 4269 9096 4272 9131 $$ IAC191-251103- /O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-160825T2315Z/ /DEHI4.2.ER.160824T0917Z.160824T1630Z.160825T0515Z.NO/ 303 PM CDT WED AUG 24 2016 The Flood Warning continues for The Upper Iowa River At Decorah. * until Thursday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 1:45 PM Wednesday the stage was 13.1 feet. * Flood stage is 12.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will fall slowly over the next 12 hours, dropping below flood stage by Thursday morning. * Impact...At 13.0 feet...Residential flooding on the west side of town is possible. Street and storm sewer flooding on the east side of town south of the levee can cause basement flooding if flood stage is exceeded for an extended period of time. && LAT...LON 4334 9161 4339 9161 4336 9181 4334 9187 4325 9182 $$ IAC005-251103- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-160827T1415Z/ /DCHI4.3.ER.160824T0746Z.160824T2100Z.160826T2015Z.NR/ 303 PM CDT WED AUG 24 2016 The Flood Warning continues for The Upper Iowa River At Dorchester Hwy 76. * until Saturday morning...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 2:00 PM Wednesday the stage was 22.0 feet. * Flood stage is 14.0 feet. * Major flooding is occurring and Record flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 22.5 feet by today. && LAT...LON 4341 9161 4334 9161 4339 9152 4343 9123 4350 9125 $$ MW
527 WGUS83 KARX 250235 FLSARX Flood Statement National Weather Service La Crosse WI 935 PM CDT WED AUG 24 2016 .The Flood Warning continues for the Upper Iowa at Decorah and Dorchester. 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 . && IAC191-251735- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-160825T2155Z/ /DEHI4.2.ER.160824T0917Z.160824T1630Z.160825T0355Z.NO/ 935 PM CDT WED AUG 24 2016 The Flood Warning continues for The Upper Iowa River At Decorah. * until Thursday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 8:45 PM Wednesday the stage was 12.2 feet. * Flood stage is 12.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring. * Forecast...The river will continue to fall...Dropping below flood stage this evening. * Impact...At 12.0 feet...Residential areas are threatened on the west edge of Decorah just before the levee protecting the town begins. Some agricultural flooding may also occur. && LAT...LON 4334 9161 4339 9161 4336 9181 4334 9187 4325 9182 $$ IAC005-251735- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-160827T2145Z/ /DCHI4.3.ER.160824T0746Z.160825T0600Z.160827T0345Z.NR/ 935 PM CDT WED AUG 24 2016 The Flood Warning continues for The Upper Iowa River near Dorchester along Highway 76. * until Saturday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 9:00 PM Wednesday the stage was 24.3 feet. * Flood stage is 14.0 feet. * Record flooding is occurring and Record flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 24.6 feet by Thursday morning. The river will fall below flood stage Friday evening. $$
033 WGUS83 KARX 250820 FLSARX Flood Statement National Weather Service La Crosse WI 320 AM CDT THU AUG 25 2016 .Heavy rain Tuesday night into Wednesday has led to significant flooding on the Turkey and Upper Iowa Rivers. Minor flooding is occurring along portions of the Kickapoo River. 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 . && IAC067-252320- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0026.000000T0000Z-160826T1410Z/ /CCYI4.1.ER.160825T0346Z.160825T1200Z.160825T2010Z.NO/ 320 AM CDT THU AUG 25 2016 The Flood Warning continues for The Cedar River At Charles City. * until Friday morning...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 2:30 AM Thursday the stage was 12.8 feet. * Flood stage is 12.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 13.4 feet this morning. The river will fall below flood stage today. * Impact...At 12.0 feet...Barricading of streets begins, and the intersection of Riverside and Illinois Streets may be flooded. && LAT...LON 4321 9286 4321 9273 4301 9255 4293 9255 4304 9273 $$ WIC023-252320- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-160826T0900Z/ /STEW3.1.ER.160824T1530Z.160825T0745Z.160825T1500Z.NO/ 320 AM CDT THU AUG 25 2016 The Flood Warning continues for The Kickapoo River At Steuben. * until late tonight...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 2:45 AM Thursday the stage was 12.6 feet. * Flood stage is 12.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage today. * Impact...At 12.5 feet...Water reaches the bottom support beams of the bridge. && LAT...LON 4328 9086 4315 9091 4306 9092 4308 9085 4327 9082 $$ IAC043-252320- /O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-160828T1007Z/ /EKDI4.3.ER.160824T1906Z.160826T0000Z.160827T1607Z.NO/ 320 AM CDT THU AUG 25 2016 The Flood Warning continues for The Turkey River At Elkader. * until late Saturday night...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 2:45 AM Thursday the stage was 14.1 feet. * Flood stage is 12.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 25.0 feet by this evening. The river will fall below flood stage Saturday morning. && LAT...LON 4298 9161 4293 9161 4280 9136 4284 9134 4294 9146 $$ IAC043-252319- /O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-160828T0000Z/ /GRBI4.3.ER.160825T0810Z.160826T0000Z.160827T0600Z.NO/ 320 AM CDT THU AUG 25 2016 The Flood Warning continues for The Turkey River At Garber. * until Saturday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 2:15 AM Thursday the stage was 15.9 feet. * Flood stage is 17.0 feet. * Major flooding is forecast. * Forecast...Rise above flood stage this morning and continue to rise to near 26.0 feet by this evening. The river will fall below flood stage by Saturday morning. * Impact...At 26.0 feet...The earthen levee at Elkport is threatened, just upstream of Garber. && LAT...LON 4280 9136 4284 9134 4269 9096 4272 9131 $$ IAC191-250850- /O.CAN.KARX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-160825T2155Z/ /DEHI4.2.ER.160824T0917Z.160824T1630Z.160825T0231Z.NO/ 320 AM CDT THU AUG 25 2016 The Flood Warning is cancelled for The Upper Iowa River At Decorah. * At 2:45 AM Thursday the stage was 10.4 feet. * Flood stage is 12.0 feet. * Fell below flood stage at 9:31 PM Wednesday. * Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 8.3 feet by Friday morning. $$ IAC005-252319- /O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-160827T2145Z/ /DCHI4.3.ER.160824T0746Z.160825T0145Z.160827T0345Z.NR/ 320 AM CDT THU AUG 25 2016 The Flood Warning continues for The Upper Iowa River At Dorchester Hwy 76. * until Saturday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 2:00 AM Thursday the stage was 23.7 feet. * Flood stage is 14.0 feet. * Record flooding is occurring and Record flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue to fall...Dropping below flood stage by Friday evening. && LAT...LON 4341 9161 4334 9161 4339 9152 4343 9123 4350 9125 $$ Wetenkamp
630 WGUS83 KARX 251541 FLSARX Flood Statement National Weather Service La Crosse WI 1041 AM CDT THU AUG 25 2016 .Major Flooding continues along the Upper Iowa River near Dorchester. The river has crested and is now falling...but will remain above Flood Stage through Friday afternoon. 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 . && IAC005-260641- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-160827T1845Z/ /DCHI4.3.ER.160824T0746Z.160825T0145Z.160827T0045Z.NR/ 1041 AM CDT THU AUG 25 2016 The Flood Warning continues for The Upper Iowa River At Dorchester Hwy 76. * until Saturday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 10:00 AM Thursday the stage was 21.7 feet. * Flood stage is 14.0 feet. * Major flooding is occurring. * Forecast...The river will continue to fall...Dropping below flood stage by Friday evening. && LAT...LON 4341 9161 4334 9161 4339 9152 4343 9123 4350 9125 $$ Hollan
100 WGUS83 KARX 252004 FLSARX Flood Statement National Weather Service La Crosse WI 304 PM CDT THU AUG 25 2016 .Here are the latest river stages and forecasts for continued flooding along the Kickapoo River in southwest Wisconsin, and the Upper Iowa and Turkey Rivers in northeast Iowa. River forecasts take into account both observed and forecast precipitation. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive cars into flooded areas. Remember, it only takes two feet of water to float most automobiles, including sport utility vehicles. Turn Around, Don't Drown! Additional river and weather information is available at... http://www.weather.gov/lacrosse . && WIC023-261104- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-160826T1631Z/ /STEW3.1.ER.160824T1530Z.160825T1315Z.160825T2231Z.NO/ 304 PM CDT THU AUG 25 2016 The Flood Warning continues for The Kickapoo River At Steuben. * until Friday morning...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 2:45 PM Thursday the stage was 12.6 feet. * Flood stage is 12.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring. * Forecast...The river crested this morning and is now falling slowly. The river will continue to fall this evening, dropping below flood stage overnight. * Impact...At 12.5 feet...Water reaches the bottom support beams of the bridge. && LAT...LON 4328 9086 4315 9091 4306 9092 4308 9085 4327 9082 $$ IAC043-261104- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-160829T0215Z/ /EKDI4.3.ER.160824T1906Z.160826T1200Z.160828T0815Z.NR/ 304 PM CDT THU AUG 25 2016 The Flood Warning continues for The Turkey River At Elkader. * until Sunday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 1:45 PM Thursday the stage was 15.2 feet. * Flood stage is 12.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to between 26 and 27 feet by Friday morning. && LAT...LON 4298 9161 4293 9161 4280 9136 4284 9134 4294 9146 $$ IAC043-261104- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-160828T2306Z/ /GRBI4.3.ER.160825T1933Z.160826T1800Z.160828T0506Z.NO/ 304 PM CDT THU AUG 25 2016 The Flood Warning continues for The Turkey River At Garber. * until Sunday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 2:15 PM Thursday the stage was 16.9 feet. * Flood stage is 17.0 feet. * Major flooding is forecast. * Forecast...Rise above flood stage by evening and continue to rise to a crest between 27 and 28 feet by Friday afternoon. * Impact...At 26.0 feet...The earthen levee at Elkport is threatened, just upstream of Garber. && LAT...LON 4280 9136 4284 9134 4269 9096 4272 9131 $$ IAC005-261104- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-160828T0215Z/ /DCHI4.3.ER.160824T0746Z.160825T0145Z.160827T0815Z.NR/ 304 PM CDT THU AUG 25 2016 The Flood Warning continues for The Upper Iowa River At Dorchester Hwy 76. * until Saturday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 2:00 PM Thursday the stage was 20.6 feet. * Flood stage is 14.0 feet. * Major flooding is occurring. * Forecast...The river will continue to fall, dropping below flood stage by Saturday morning. && LAT...LON 4341 9161 4334 9161 4339 9152 4343 9123 4350 9125 $$ MW
692 WGUS83 KARX 260220 FLSARX Flood Statement National Weather Service La Crosse WI 920 PM CDT THU AUG 25 2016 .The Flood Warning continue for the Upper Iowa River near Dorchester. River forecasts take into account both observed and forecast precipitation. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive cars into flooded areas. Remember, it only takes two feet of water to float most automobiles, including sport utility vehicles. Turn Around, Don't Drown! Additional river and weather information is available at... http://www.weather.gov/lacrosse . && IAC005-261720- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-160827T1720Z/ /DCHI4.3.ER.160824T0746Z.160825T0145Z.160826T2320Z.NR/ 920 PM CDT THU AUG 25 2016 The Flood Warning continues for The Upper Iowa River near Dorchester along Highway 76. * until Saturday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 9:00 PM Thursday the stage was 18.4 feet. * Flood stage is 14.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue to fall...Dropping below flood stage by Friday evening. * Impact...At 17.0 feet...Iowa Highway 76 is overtopped just north of the gage site. && LAT...LON 4341 9161 4334 9161 4339 9152 4343 9123 4350 9125 $$
379 WGUS83 KARX 260807 FLSARX Flood Statement National Weather Service La Crosse WI 307 AM CDT FRI AUG 26 2016 .The Flood Warning continues for the Upper Iowa River near Dorchester. 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... www.weather.gov/lacrosse . && IAC005-262307- /O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-160827T1720Z/ /DCHI4.3.ER.160824T0746Z.160825T0145Z.160826T2320Z.NR/ 307 AM CDT FRI AUG 26 2016 The Flood Warning continues for The Upper Iowa River At Dorchester Hwy 76. * until Saturday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 2:00 AM Friday the stage was 17.2 feet. * Flood stage is 14.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * The river will continue to fall...Dropping below flood stage by this evening. * Impact...At 17.0 feet...Iowa Highway 76 is overtopped just north of the gage site. && LAT...LON 4341 9161 4334 9161 4339 9152 4343 9123 4350 9125 $$
914 WGUS83 KARX 261238 FLSARX Flood Statement National Weather Service La Crosse WI 738 AM CDT FRI AUG 26 2016 .Water levels are slowly dropping along the Upper Iowa River near Dorchester. However, the river remains above Flood Stage. River forecasts take into account both observed and forecast precipitation. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive cars into flooded areas. Remember, it only takes two feet of water to float most automobiles, including sport utility vehicles. Turn Around, Don't Drown! Additional river and weather information is available at... http://www.weather.gov/lacrosse . && IAC005-270338- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-160828T0630Z/ /DCHI4.3.ER.160824T0746Z.160825T0145Z.160827T1230Z.NR/ 738 AM CDT FRI AUG 26 2016 The Flood Warning continues for The Upper Iowa River At Dorchester Hwy 76. * until late Saturday night...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 7:00 AM Friday the stage was 16.8 feet. * Flood stage is 14.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring. * Forecast...The river will continue to fall...Dropping below flood stage Saturday morning. * Impact...At 16.0 feet...Iowa Highway 76 south of Dorchester may be threatened by flood waters. && LAT...LON 4341 9161 4334 9161 4339 9152 4343 9123 4350 9125 $$ Hollan
259 WGUS83 KARX 270151 FLSARX Flood Statement National Weather Service La Crosse WI 851 PM CDT FRI AUG 26 2016 .Flooding continues on the Upper Iowa river at Dorchester. River levels are falling and should fall below flood stage at Dorchester on Saturday morning. 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 . && IAC005-271651- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-160828T0000Z/ /DCHI4.3.ER.160824T0746Z.160825T0145Z.160827T0600Z.NR/ 851 PM CDT FRI AUG 26 2016 The Flood Warning continues for The Upper Iowa River At Dorchester Hwy 76. * until Saturday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 8:00 PM Friday the stage was 15.6 feet. * Flood stage is 14.0 feet. * Forecast...The river will continue to fall...Dropping below flood stage by Saturday morning. * Impact...At 15.0 feet...Significant agricultural flooding begins. && LAT...LON 4341 9161 4334 9161 4339 9152 4343 9123 4350 9125 $$
000 WGUS83 KARX 270850 FLSARX Flood Statement National Weather Service La Crosse WI 350 AM CDT SAT AUG 27 2016 .River level now below flood stage at Dorchester. Additional river and weather information is available at... http://www.weather.gov/lacrosse . && IAC005-270920- /O.CAN.KARX.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-160828T0000Z/ /DCHI4.3.ER.160824T0746Z.160825T0145Z.160827T0348Z.NR/ 350 AM CDT SAT AUG 27 2016 The Flood Warning is cancelled for The Upper Iowa River At Dorchester Hwy 76. * At 3:00 AM Saturday the stage was 13.0 feet. * Flood stage is 14.0 feet. * Fell below flood stage at 10:48 PM Friday. * Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 10.8 feet by Sunday morning. $$
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this river flood warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS La Crosse, WI wrote its last area forecast discussion before this river flood warning went out at Aug 24, 12:30 AM CDT, 1 hour 35 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Aug 24, 12:30 AM CDT, 1 hour 35 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service La Crosse WI 1230 AM CDT WED AUG 24 2016 .SHORT TERM...(This evening through Wednesday) Issued at 322 PM CDT Tue Aug 23 2016 Latest water vapor satellite imagery indicates closed upper level low over southern Saskatchewan Canada and upper level ridge over the Upper Midwest. Shortwave trough embedded in southwesterly flow aloft over southeast South Dakota is producing a small complex of convection over northwest Iowa/southwest Minnesota per latest mosaic radar. Tonight...The 23.12z GFS/NAM/ECMWF lift shortwave trough northeastward into southern Minnesota...however the deterministic models show slight differences on how far north shortwave trough moves tonight. This will have impacts on movement/placement of convective complex over northwest Iowa/southwest Minnesota into the forecast area this evening into tonight. The latest SPC mesoanalysis shows the upwind propagating vectors west to southeast across much of southern Minnesota and Iowa. This would track the main complex into northern/central Iowa and potentially the deeper moisture/heavy rain threat across northeast Iowa and possibly far southeast Minnesota. Some of the latest cams/hi- resolution models suggest the complex to track across northern Iowa or Minnesota/Iowa border into central Iowa overnight. With slight differences between the cams/hi resolution models outcome of track/placement of complex...confidence is not high yet where heavy rain threat will occur at...however at this time heavy rain threat may be focus over northeast Iowa/far southeast Minnesota this evening/tonight. The 23.12z GFS/NAM/ECMWF indicate enough lift/forcing in association with shortwave trough moving north into southern Minnesota and western Wisconsin this evening into tonight will produce showers/thunderstorms north of the main complex of convection across southern Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Will continue trend of likely precipitation chances across the forecast area. Severe threat looks to be minimal this evening/Wednesday morning...as the 23.18 RAP suggest 0-3km 20-25 knots across parts of northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota this evening and instability rapidly diminishes across forecast area after 03z Wednesday. A few of the thunderstorms may be strong and produce gusty winds into Wednesday morning. Shortwave trough/surface features move south and east of forecast area Wednesday evening. The 23.12z NAM is slower in movement of surface cold front...than the 23.12z GFS/ECMWF. The 23.12z NAM develops scattered convection across parts of northeast Iowa and southwest Wisconsin along surface cold front with GFS/ECMWF further south and out of forecast area. Will continue with the faster/further south and east 23.12z GFS/ECMWF solution of cold front. This would result in the forecast area to remain dry Wednesday evening. .LONG TERM...(Wednesday night through Tuesday) Issued at 322 PM CDT Tue Aug 23 2016 Surface ridge builds into the Upper Midwest Wednesday night into Friday. The 23.12z GFS/NAM/ECMWF show cooler airmass to advect into the forecast area under the surface ridge and allows for slightly cooler than normal temperatures Thursday into friday. Fog formation in river valleys is possible with the most likely occurrence will be Thursday night into Friday morning...where the latest 23.12z GFS/NAM bufkit soundings indicate deeper light winds. Main forecast concern are precipitation chances Friday night through Monday. Surface high pressure will begin to shift eastward out of the region Friday night as an upper level trough ejects out of the Northern High Plains. GFS/ECMWF in fairly good agreement with this feature as it moves into the Upper Mississippi River Valley region, with only slight differences in placement and timing. Ample low to mid level warm air advection/isentropic lift along with modest moisture transport should provide enough forcing for at least scattered, possibly widespread showers and thunderstorms across the region on Saturday. The 23.12z GFS brings PWAT values around 1.5 inches into the region...locally heavy rain may become an issue. Still too soon to determine threat for severe weather. Shear looks rather impressive...but instability is modest at best. Once the upper level trough clears the region...main flow becomes more zonal with weak disturbances bringing small chances for showers and storms near the region early next week. && .AVIATION...(For the 06Z TAFS through 06Z Wednesday night) Issued at 1231 AM CDT Wed Aug 24 2016 Showers and storms continue to work across the region but will gradually fade the next few hours, allowing for lower stratus to develop in their wake. For the moment, continue to expect ceilings to lower to MVFR at LSE and likely IFR for RST, but confidence in how long those lower ceilings stick around today remains low. Should see quick improvement into the afternoon as a cold front arrives and much drier air sweeps across the area. && .ARX Watches/Warnings/Advisories... WI...None. MN...None. IA...None. && SHORT TERM...DTJ LONG TERM...DTJ AVIATION...Lawrence
Hazardous weather outlook, Aug 24, 1:32 AM CDT, 33 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LA CROSSE WI 132 AM CDT WED AUG 24 2016 IAZ018-019-029-030-MNZ079-086>088-WIZ017-029-032>034-041>044-061- 251200- FLOYD-CHICKASAW-FAYETTE-CLAYTON-WABASHA-DODGE-OLMSTED-WINONA- TAYLOR-CLARK-BUFFALO-TREMPEALEAU-JACKSON-LA CROSSE-MONROE-JUNEAU- ADAMS-GRANT- 132 AM CDT WED AUG 24 2016 THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR PORTIONS OF NORTH CENTRAL IOWA...NORTHEAST IOWA...SOUTHEAST MINNESOTA...CENTRAL WISCONSIN... NORTH CENTRAL WISCONSIN...SOUTHWEST WISCONSIN AND WEST CENTRAL WISCONSIN. .DAY ONE...TONIGHT SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS ARE EXPECTED. STORMS COULD BE STRONG WITH LOCALLY HEAVY RAINFALL. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY THERE WILL BE CHANCES FOR THUNDERSTORMS WEDNESDAY AND FROM LATER FRIDAY NIGHT INTO TUESDAY. A FEW STORMS ACROSS NORTHEAST IOWA AND FAR SOUTHWEST WISCONSIN MAY BE STRONG ON WEDNESDAY WITH GUSTY WINDS AND LOCALLY HEAVY RAINFALL. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... RAINFALL REPORTS WOULD BE APPRECIATED. .EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATION... NO WEBINAR IS SCHEDULED. IAZ008>011-MNZ094>096-WIZ053>055-251200- MITCHELL-HOWARD-WINNESHIEK-ALLAMAKEE-MOWER-FILLMORE-HOUSTON- VERNON-CRAWFORD-RICHLAND- 132 AM CDT WED AUG 24 2016 THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR PORTIONS OF NORTH CENTRAL IOWA...NORTHEAST IOWA...SOUTHEAST MINNESOTA AND SOUTHWEST WISCONSIN. .DAY ONE...TONIGHT THUNDERSTORMS WITH HEAVY RAINFALL LEADING TO FLASH FLOODING IN SOME AREAS. BE ALERT FOR RISING WATER LEVELS AND BE PREPARED TO MOVE TO HIGHER GROUND. FLOODING IS ESPECIALLY DIFFICULT TO RECOGNIZE AT NIGHT. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY THERE WILL BE CHANCES FOR THUNDERSTORMS WEDNESDAY AND FROM LATER FRIDAY NIGHT INTO TUESDAY. A FEW STORMS ACROSS NORTHEAST IOWA AND FAR SOUTHWEST WISCONSIN MAY BE STRONG ON WEDNESDAY WITH GUSTY WINDS AND LOCALLY HEAVY RAINFALL. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... REPORTS OF FLOODING WOULD BE APPRECIATED. .EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATION... NO WEBINAR IS SCHEDULED. WETENKAMP
In the hours before
Local storm report, Aug 23, 11:41 PM CDT, 2 hours 24 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LA CROSSE WI
1141 PM CDT TUE AUG 23 2016
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1140 PM FLASH FLOOD FORT ATKINSON 43.14N 91.93W
08/23/2016 WINNESHIEK IA 911 CALL CENTER
ROGERS CREEK FLOODING AND OTHER AREA SECONDARY ROADS
BECOMING FLOODED.
&&
SHEALocal storm report, Aug 23, 11:49 PM CDT, 2 hours 16 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LA CROSSE WI
1149 PM CDT TUE AUG 23 2016
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1149 PM FLASH FLOOD 3 E DECORAH 43.31N 91.73W
08/23/2016 WINNESHIEK IA 911 CALL CENTER
RIVER ROAD CLOSED NEAR FREEPORT DUE TO RISING WATER
&&
SHEALocal storm report, Aug 24, 12:00 AM CDT, 2 hours 5 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LA CROSSE WI
1200 AM CDT WED AUG 24 2016
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1159 PM FLOOD BASSETT 43.06N 92.52W
08/23/2016 CHICKASAW IA OFFICIAL NWS OBS
FLOODING ALONG BEAVER CREEK AROUND BASSETT - CRESTED
SHORTLY BEFORE MIDNIGHT ABOUT FOOT ABOVE FLOOD STAGE
&&
SHEALocal storm report, Aug 24, 12:51 AM CDT, 1 hour 14 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LA CROSSE WI
1251 AM CDT WED AUG 24 2016
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1230 AM FLASH FLOOD 2 N RICEVILLE 43.39N 92.55W
08/24/2016 MITCHELL IA PUBLIC
WATER OVER ADDISON ROAD. ESTIMATED 3 INCHES
OF RAIN SO FAR.
&&
NWS LA CROSSE WI
IRIS SYSTEMLocal storm report, Aug 24, 1:21 AM CDT, 44 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LA CROSSE WI
121 AM CDT WED AUG 24 2016
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0100 AM HEAVY RAIN 3 S DORCHESTER 43.42N 91.51W
08/24/2016 M4.41 INCH ALLAMAKEE IA MESONET
MESONET STATION 3 S DORCHESTER /DCHI4R2/.
1245 AM HEAVY RAIN 2 SSE BASSETT 43.03N 92.50W
08/24/2016 M3.68 INCH CHICKASAW IA CO-OP OBSERVER
CO-OP OBSERVER STATION IONIA 2W /IONI4/.
0100 AM HEAVY RAIN 4 NE RICEVILLE 43.40N 92.50W
08/24/2016 M3.13 INCH HOWARD IA MESONET
MESONET STATION 3 NE RICEVILLE /E4652/.
1230 AM HEAVY RAIN CHARLES CITY 43.06N 92.67W
08/24/2016 M3.07 INCH FLOYD IA MESONET
MESONET STATION CHARLES CITY-CEDAR RIVER
/CCYI4/.
1245 AM HEAVY RAIN 1 ENE BLUFFTON 43.41N 91.90W
08/24/2016 M2.85 INCH WINNESHIEK IA MESONET
MESONET STATION BLUFFTON /BLFI4/.
1245 AM HEAVY RAIN STEUBEN 43.18N 90.86W
08/24/2016 M2.74 INCH CRAWFORD WI MESONET
MESONET STATION STEUBEN /STEW3/.
0111 AM HEAVY RAIN DE SOTO 43.42N 91.19W
08/24/2016 M2.33 INCH CRAWFORD WI MESONET
MESONET STATION DE SOTO /C4731/.
0100 AM HEAVY RAIN 2 S AUSTIN 43.64N 92.97W
08/24/2016 M2.25 INCH MOWER MN MESONET
MESONET STATION AUSTIN 3S /ASNM5/.
0103 AM HEAVY RAIN 1 ENE BOSCOBEL 43.15N 90.68W
08/24/2016 M2.00 INCH GRANT WI MESONET
MESONET STATION 1 ENE BOSCOBEL /BBLW3/.
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SHEA
NWS LA CROSSE WI
IRIS SYSTEMLocal storm report, Aug 24, 1:58 AM CDT, 7 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LA CROSSE WI
158 AM CDT WED AUG 24 2016
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0155 AM FLASH FLOOD STACYVILLE 43.44N 92.78W
08/24/2016 MITCHELL IA EMERGENCY MNGR
SEVERAL REPORTS OF ROADS UNDER WATER, WITH
SOME SANDBAGGING OPERATIONS NEAR 370TH AND
UNDERWOOD NEAR OSAGE.
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LAWRENCEThe office that day
Everything else NWS La Crosse, WI issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 8:30 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ARX | Chickasaw, Winneshiek | 60 min |
| Aug 23, 9:10 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ARX | Allamakee, Chickasaw, Clayton, Fayette, Floyd, Howard and 2 more | 3 hr |
| Aug 23, 9:57 PM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | ARX | Chickasaw, Floyd, Howard | 9 hr |
| Aug 23, 10:11 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | ARX | Winneshiek | 4 hr |
| Aug 24, 12:21 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | ARX | Howard, Mitchell | 4 hr |
| Aug 24, 1:02 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | ARX | Allamakee, Winneshiek | 6 hr |
| Aug 24, 2:05 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | ARX | Winneshiek | 25 hr |
| Aug 24, 3:36 AM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | ARX | Fayette | 32 hr |
| Aug 24, 3:48 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | ARX | Chickasaw, Howard | 3 hr |
| Aug 24, 4:11 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | ARX | Winneshiek | 17 hr |
| Aug 24, 4:17 AM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | ARX | Howard, Mitchell | 3 hr |
| Aug 24, 6:46 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | ARX | Allamakee, Chickasaw, Howard, Winneshiek | 6 hr |
| Aug 24, 8:00 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | ARX | Floyd | 48 hr |
| Aug 24, 8:59 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | ARX | Clayton | 4 days |
| Aug 24, 8:59 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | ARX | Clayton | 3 days |
| Aug 24, 10:38 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ARX | Chickasaw, Winneshiek | 82 min |
| Aug 24, 11:03 AM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | ARX | Allamakee, Chickasaw, Howard, Winneshiek | 24 hr |
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River Flood Warnings in Iowa, 2016Every river flood warning in 2016
Sources
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.