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River Flood Warning 28, NWS La Crosse, WI

August 24, 2016Clayton County, Iowa

NWS La Crosse, WI issued this river flood warning at Aug 24, 2016, 8:59 AM CDT for Clayton County, Iowa. It took effect at Aug 25, 2016, 1:07 AM CDT. It was in force for 66 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Aug 24, 2016, 8:59 AM CDT (13:59 UTC)
In effect from
Aug 25, 2016, 1:07 AM CDT
Expired
Aug 27, 2016, 6:39 PM CDT
In force
66 hr
Issued by
NWS La Crosse, WI
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
Major

County Clayton County, IA

The radar

The La Crosse radar (KARX), 117 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 14:02 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

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

The river

Written for the forecast point Turkey River at Garber (GRBI4). The gauge peaked at 23.54 ft at Aug 26, 2016, 10:00 PM CDT.

actionminormoderatemajor1015202508/2408/2508/2608/2708/28
Action stage
14 ft
Minor stage
17 ft
Moderate stage
20 ft
Major stage
23 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 05412500, 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.

923 
WGUS43 KARX 241359
FLWARX
 
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
859 AM CDT WED AUG 24 2016

...Major Flooding Forecast for the Turkey River...

.Extremely heavy rainfall overnight is causing rapid rises along the
Turkey river upstream of Elkader and Garber. Rainfall reports
between 3 and 7 inches were common in the headwater areas of the
Turkey River basin. Runoff from this rainfall will result in rapidly
rising water along the Turkey River today, with crests expected to
be in the Major category by Thursday.  The latest forecast
information is included below. 

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 .

&&

IAC043-250159-
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859 AM CDT WED AUG 24 2016

The National Weather Service in La Crosse WI has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  The Turkey River At Elkader.
* from this afternoon to Saturday evening.
* At 7:45 AM Wednesday the stage was 7.4 feet.
* 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. The river will
  fall below flood stage by Saturday morning.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4298 9161 4293 9161 4280 9136 4284 9134 4294 9146

$$

IAC043-250159-
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/GRBI4.3.ER.160825T0607Z.160826T0600Z.160827T0539Z.NO/
859 AM CDT WED AUG 24 2016

The National Weather Service in La Crosse WI has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  The Turkey River At Garber.
* from late tonight to Saturday evening.
* At 8:15 AM Wednesday the stage was 8.7 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 overnight Thursday night. 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

$$

MW
15 follow-up statements
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-
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/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-
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/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-
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/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-
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/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-
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/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-
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/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-
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/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-
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/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-
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/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-
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/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-
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/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-
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/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-
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/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
977 
WGUS83 KARX 250241
FLSARX
 
Flood Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
941 PM CDT WED AUG 24 2016

.The Flood Warning continues for the Turkey River at Elkader and
Garber.

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 .

&&

IAC043-251741-
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/EKDI4.3.ER.160824T1906Z.160826T0000Z.160827T1607Z.NO/
941 PM CDT WED AUG 24 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Turkey River At Elkader.
* until late Saturday night...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  8:45 PM Wednesday the stage was 13.5 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 
  Thursday evening. The river will fall below flood stage Saturday 
  morning.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4298 9161 4293 9161 4280 9136 4284 9134 4294 9146

$$

IAC043-251741-
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941 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  9:15 PM Wednesday the stage was 14.7 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. 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

$$
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-
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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-
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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-
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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-
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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-
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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-
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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
362 
WGUS83 KARX 250940
FLSARX
 
Flood Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
440 AM CDT THU AUG 25 2016

.Water Levels Continue to Rise Along The Turkey River.

Recent heavy rains have led to extensive river flooding with rises
continuing on the lower end of the Turkey River 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 .

&&

IAC043-260040-
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440 AM CDT THU AUG 25 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Turkey River At Elkader.
* until Sunday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  3:45 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 
  Friday morning. The river will fall below flood stage Saturday 
  evening.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4298 9161 4293 9161 4280 9136 4284 9134 4294 9146

$$

IAC043-260040-
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440 AM CDT THU AUG 25 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Turkey River At Garber.
* until Sunday morning...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  4:15 AM Thursday the stage was 16.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Major flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by this morning and continue to 
  rise to near 26.0 feet by Friday morning. The river will fall below
  flood stage by Saturday.
* 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

$$
998 
WGUS83 KARX 251530
FLSARX
 
Flood Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
1030 AM CDT THU AUG 25 2016

.Recent heavy rainfall has resulted in very significant flooding along 
the Turkey River. Major Flooding is expected to develop at Elkader...
Garber...and nearby areas.

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 .

&&

IAC043-260630-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-160829T0056Z/
/EKDI4.3.ER.160824T1906Z.160826T1200Z.160828T0656Z.NR/
1030 AM 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  9:45 AM Thursday the stage was 14.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 27.0 feet by 
  Friday morning. The river will fall below flood stage Sunday 
  morning.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4298 9161 4293 9161 4280 9136 4284 9134 4294 9146

$$

IAC043-260629-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-160828T1934Z/
/GRBI4.3.ER.160825T1657Z.160826T1800Z.160828T0134Z.NO/
1030 AM CDT THU AUG 25 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Turkey River At Garber.
* until Sunday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  9:15 AM Thursday the stage was 16.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Major flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage by this afternoon 
  and continue to rise to near 28.0 feet by Friday. 
  The river will fall below flood stage by Saturday 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

$$

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
787 
WGUS83 KARX 260218
FLSARX
 
Flood Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
918 PM CDT THU AUG 25 2016

.The Flood Warning continues for the Turkey River at Elkader and
Garber. 

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 .

&&

IAC043-261718-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-160829T0630Z/
/EKDI4.3.ER.160824T1906Z.160826T1800Z.160828T1230Z.NR/
918 PM CDT THU AUG 25 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Turkey River At Elkader.
* until late Sunday night...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  8:45 PM Thursday the stage was 17.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to 25.5 to 27.0 feet by 
  Friday afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage Sunday
  morning.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4298 9161 4293 9161 4280 9136 4284 9134 4294 9146

$$

IAC043-261718-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-160829T0212Z/
/GRBI4.3.ER.160825T2002Z.160827T0000Z.160828T0812Z.NO/
918 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 8:15 PM Thursday the stage was 17.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 26.5 to 28.0 feet
  by   Friday evening. The river will fall below flood stage Sunday 
  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

$$
631 
WGUS83 KARX 260801
FLSARX
 
Flood Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
301 AM CDT FRI AUG 26 2016

.The Flood Warning continues for the Turkey River at Elkader and
Garber.

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 .

&&

IAC043-262301-
/O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-160829T0630Z/
/EKDI4.3.ER.160824T1906Z.160826T1800Z.160828T1230Z.NR/
301 AM CDT FRI AUG 26 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Turkey River At Elkader.
* until late Sunday night...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  1:45 AM Friday the stage was 19.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast.
* The river will continue rising to 25.5 to 27.0 feet by 
  this afternoon. The river is expected to fall below flood stage
  Sunday morning.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4298 9161 4293 9161 4280 9136 4284 9134 4294 9146

$$

IAC043-262301-
/O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-160829T0212Z/
/GRBI4.3.ER.160825T2002Z.160827T0000Z.160828T0812Z.NO/
301 AM CDT FRI AUG 26 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Turkey River At Garber.
* until Sunday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  2:15 AM Friday the stage was 19.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast.
* The river will continue rising to 26.5 to 28.0 feet by this
  evening. The river is expected to fall below flood stage Sunday
  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

$$
977 
WGUS83 KARX 261347
FLSARX
 
Flood Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
847 AM CDT FRI AUG 26 2016

.Major flooding continues along the Turkey River near Elkader...and 
Garber. The river is expected to reach its crest this morning at 
Elkader...and this evening at Garber.

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 .

&&

IAC043-270447-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-160828T2304Z/
/EKDI4.3.ER.160824T1906Z.160826T1500Z.160828T0504Z.NO/
847 AM CDT FRI AUG 26 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Turkey River At Elkader.
* until Sunday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 7:45 AM Friday the stage was 22.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Major flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The river will crest near 22.4 feet this morning. 
  The river will fall below flood stage Sunday morning.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4298 9161 4293 9161 4280 9136 4284 9134 4294 9146

$$

IAC043-270446-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-160828T1822Z/
/GRBI4.3.ER.160825T2002Z.160827T0000Z.160828T0022Z.NO/
847 AM CDT FRI AUG 26 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Turkey River At Garber.
* until Sunday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 8:15 AM Friday the stage was 20.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 24.0 feet by this
  evening. The river will fall below flood stage Saturday 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

$$

Hollan
483 
WGUS83 KARX 270147
FLSARX
 
Flood Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
847 PM CDT FRI AUG 26 2016

..Major flooding continues along the Turkey River near Elkader...and 
Garber. The river crested this morning at Elkader...and the river
was very near crest late this evening at Garber.

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 .

&&

IAC043-271647-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-160828T2242Z/
/EKDI4.3.ER.160824T1906Z.160826T1545Z.160828T0442Z.NO/
847 PM CDT FRI AUG 26 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Turkey River At Elkader.
* until Sunday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  7:45 PM Friday the stage was 21.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Major flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall...Dropping below flood 
  stage by Saturday evening.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4298 9161 4293 9161 4280 9136 4284 9134 4294 9146

$$

IAC043-271647-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-160828T1940Z/
/GRBI4.3.ER.160825T2002Z.160827T0115Z.160828T0140Z.NO/
847 PM CDT FRI AUG 26 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Turkey River At Garber.
* until Sunday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  8:15 PM Friday the stage was 23.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Major flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will begin to fall tonight...Dropping below
flood stage by Saturday evening.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4280 9136 4284 9134 4269 9096 4272 9131

$$
187 
WGUS83 KARX 270945
FLSARX
 
Flood Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
445 AM CDT SAT AUG 27 2016

.Flooding continues along the Turkey River near Elkader and Garber.

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 .

&&

IAC043-280045-
/O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-160828T2242Z/
/EKDI4.3.ER.160824T1906Z.160826T1545Z.160828T0442Z.NO/
445 AM CDT SAT AUG 27 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Turkey River At Elkader.
* until Sunday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  3:45 AM Saturday the stage was 19.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* The river will continue to fall...dropping below flood 
  stage this evening.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4298 9161 4293 9161 4280 9136 4284 9134 4294 9146

$$

IAC043-280045-
/O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-160828T1940Z/
/GRBI4.3.ER.160825T2002Z.160827T0430Z.160828T0140Z.NO/
445 AM CDT SAT AUG 27 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Turkey River At Garber.
* until Sunday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  4:15 AM Saturday the stage was 23.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Major flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* The river will continue to fall...dropping below flood 
  stage this evening.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4280 9136 4284 9134 4269 9096 4272 9131

$$
415 
WGUS83 KARX 271431
FLSARX
 
Flood Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
931 AM CDT SAT AUG 27 2016

.Flooding continues along the Turkey River near Elkader and Garber.

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 .

&&

IAC043-280531-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-160829T1115Z/
/EKDI4.3.ER.160824T1906Z.160826T1545Z.160828T1715Z.NO/
931 AM CDT SAT AUG 27 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Turkey River At Elkader.
* until Monday morning...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  8:45 AM Saturday the stage was 15.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall...Dropping below flood
  stage by Sunday afternoon.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4298 9161 4293 9161 4280 9136 4284 9134 4294 9146

$$

IAC043-280531-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-160829T0142Z/
/GRBI4.3.ER.160825T2002Z.160827T0430Z.160828T0742Z.NO/
931 AM CDT SAT AUG 27 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Turkey River At Garber.
* until Sunday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  8:15 AM Saturday the stage was 22.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall...Dropping below flood 
  stage by Sunday morning.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4280 9136 4284 9134 4269 9096 4272 9131

$$

Aegerter
088 
WGUS83 KARX 271919
FLSARX
 
Flood Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
219 PM CDT SAT AUG 27 2016

.Flooding continues along the Turkey River near Elkader and Garber.
It is expected that these river levels drop below flood stage by late
this afternoon or early this evening.

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 .

&&

IAC043-281019-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-160828T1900Z/
/EKDI4.3.ER.160824T1906Z.160826T1545Z.160828T0100Z.NO/
219 PM CDT SAT AUG 27 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Turkey River At Elkader.
* until the warning is cancelled.
* At  1:45 PM Saturday the stage was 12.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall...Dropping below flood 
  stage by this evening.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet...Minor flooding occurs in areas near the 
  river.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4298 9161 4293 9161 4280 9136 4284 9134 4294 9146

$$

IAC043-281019-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-160828T1824Z/
/GRBI4.3.ER.160825T2002Z.160827T0430Z.160828T0024Z.NO/
219 PM CDT SAT AUG 27 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Turkey River At Garber.
* until Sunday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  1:15 PM Saturday the stage was 19.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall...Dropping below flood 
  stage by this evening.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet...County Road X3C at the south end of Garber 
  becomes inundated.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4280 9136 4284 9134 4269 9096 4272 9131

$$
633 
WGUS83 KARX 272145
FLSARX
 
Flood Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
445 PM CDT SAT AUG 27 2016

.Flood warnings canceled for all locations along the Trukey 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 .

&&

IAC043-272215-
/O.CAN.KARX.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-160828T1900Z/
/EKDI4.3.ER.160824T1906Z.160826T1545Z.160827T1938Z.NO/
445 PM CDT SAT AUG 27 2016

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  The Turkey River At Elkader.
* At  3:45 PM Saturday the stage was 11.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Fell below flood stage at  2:38 PM Saturday.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 10.0 feet by Sunday 
  morning.


$$

IAC043-272215-
/O.CAN.KARX.FL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-160828T1824Z/
/GRBI4.3.ER.160825T2002Z.160827T0430Z.160827T1952Z.NO/
445 PM CDT SAT AUG 27 2016

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  The Turkey River At Garber.
* At  4:15 PM Saturday the stage was 15.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Fell below flood stage at  2:52 PM Saturday.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 12.7 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, 6:08 AM CDT, 2 hours 51 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Aug 24, 6:08 AM CDT, 2 hours 51 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
608 AM CDT WED AUG 24 2016

.SHORT TERM...(Today and Tonight)
Issued at 236 AM CDT Wed Aug 24 2016

Dealing with major flash flood scenario across northeast tier of
counties in Iowa early this morning with large swath of 4"+
rainfalls likely. Already issued some site specific river flood
warnings but amount of impact likely to be seen after daybreak
today.

Area is primed with bulls-eye of precipitable water near 2" and low
level jet impacting outflow boundary from nearly steady state
convection. To the south of convection steady low level inflow with
70+ surface dew points continues to advect into this east-west
orientated line of storms. Legacy rainfall estimates off radar are
underestimating rainfall while Dual Pol is just a bit high. Needless
to say, combination of watches and warnings are in effect.

Closed low continues to slowly move east across southern Canadian
prairies leaving western Great Lakes in southwest flow and favorable
jet dynamics for good updrafts/lift. Minor waves moving through this
flow spawned earlier convection, but low level moisture transport
starts to shift east gradually this morning so feeling is convection
will gradually end from west to east to follow suit.

Lower confidence on how later in the day will pan out with some
short term guidance suggesting another wave could advect northeast
in flow and work on slow moving frontal boundary. While rain threat
will shift east, continued small risks in south and southeast areas.

Cooler and drier air begins to shift in for tonight and push any
remaining rain threats off to the southeast.

.LONG TERM...(Thursday through Tuesday)
Issued at 236 AM CDT Wed Aug 24 2016

Medium range guidance suggests closed low opens up and moves east
along US and Canadian border for latter part of week. This will mean
quiet few days with short term upper ridge returning into Friday.
May see some early morning valley fog setup but did not have time to
work those details into the forecast database right now. Will have
to add these features as time permits.

Next wave enters the picture by Friday night with moisture transport
returning. This is a quick moving wave and threat of any severe
weather for Saturday time frame may not fall into place with limited
moisture return. Again, this will have to be watched for later
detail.

Early next week looking quiet behind wave.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 12Z TAFS through 12Z Thursday morning)
Issued at 608 AM CDT Wed Aug 24 2016

In wake of exiting convective complex and as surface trough
approaches, moisture and weak flow leading to a mix of MVFR and IFR
conditions around the region this morning. This will persist for
several more hours before surface trough slowly passes and drier air
begins to mix in. This will clear conditions to MVFR at least, and
eventually VFR as we go into the afternoon.

Expect northwest winds to remain up overnight to limit fog, but
would not be surprised if some patchy valley fog forms in more
sheltered areas.

&&

.HYDROLOGY...
Issued at 236 AM CDT Wed Aug 24 2016

Copious amounts of rain overnight have led to widespread and serious
flash flooding in far northeastern Iowa into southwest Wisconsin.
Rivers on the rise and site specific forecasts put together to get
some flood warnings out with as much lead time as we could.

Some locations could have moderate to major flooding very quickly
today with 5"+ rainfall totals still coming in. Warnings will
continue for much of the region for awhile this morning.

Forecasts from the River Forecast center will be made available as
soon as possible.

&&

.ARX Watches/Warnings/Advisories...
WI...Flash Flood Watch until Noon CDT today for WIZ053>055.

MN...None.
IA...None.
&&

SHORT TERM...Shea
LONG TERM...Shea
AVIATION...Shea
HYDROLOGY...Shea
Hazardous weather outlook, Aug 24, 4:39 AM CDT, 4 hours 20 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LA CROSSE WI
439 AM CDT WED AUG 24 2016

MNZ079-086>088-094-096-WIZ017-029-032>034-041>044-053-251100-
WABASHA-DODGE-OLMSTED-WINONA-MOWER-HOUSTON-TAYLOR-CLARK-BUFFALO-
TREMPEALEAU-JACKSON-LA CROSSE-MONROE-JUNEAU-ADAMS-VERNON-
439 AM CDT WED AUG 24 2016

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR PARTS OF SOUTHEAST
MINNESOTA...AND WESTERN INTO CENTRAL WISCONSIN.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY

THERE IS A CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH NEXT
TUESDAY BUT THE RISK OF SEVERE WEATHER LOOKS LOW AT THIS TIME.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

NO ACTION IS NEEDED AT THIS TIME.

.EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATION...

NO WEBINAR IS SCHEDULED.

IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-MNZ095-WIZ054-055-061-251100-
MITCHELL-HOWARD-WINNESHIEK-ALLAMAKEE-FLOYD-CHICKASAW-FAYETTE-
CLAYTON-FILLMORE-CRAWFORD-RICHLAND-GRANT-
439 AM CDT WED AUG 24 2016

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR PARTS OF NORTHEAST IOWA AND
SOUTHWEST WISCONSIN.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT

THUNDERSTORMS WILL BE ENDING THIS MORNING FROM WEST TO EAST.
HEAVY RAIN OVERNIGHT HAS LED TO FLOODING IN MANY AREAS. SOME OF
THIS WILL RECEDE THIS MORNING...BUT AREA RIVERS MAY CONTINUE TO
RISE. FLOODING IS OCCURRING OR EXPECTED SO WE URGE YOU TO MONITOR
OUR RIVER FORECASTS THROUGH THE DAY.

THERE IS A SMALL CHANCE FOR ADDITIONAL THUNDERSTORMS WITH HEAVY
RAIN AND LIGHTNING THIS AFTERNOON BUT THAT RISK SHOULD DROP
QUICKLY GOING INTO THE EVENING.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY

THERE IS A CHANCE FOR THUNDERSTORMS FROM FRIDAY NIGHT INTO NEXT
TUESDAY. AT THIS TIME THE THREAT FOR SEVERE WEATHER APPEARS LOW.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

RAINFALL REPORTS AND ANY FLOOD RELATED INFORMATION WOULD BE
APPRECIATED.

.EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATION...

PLEASE KEEP THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE UPDATED ON THE IMPACTS
FLOODING IS HAVING ON YOUR COMMUNITIES. UTILIZE INFORMATION ON OUR
WEB SITE TO TRACK RIVER LEVELS AND RAINFALL TOTALS.

SHEA

In the hours before

Local storm report, Aug 24, 8:14 AM CDT, 45 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LA CROSSE WI
814 AM CDT WED AUG 24 2016

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0813 AM     HEAVY RAIN       1 NW MOUNT ZION         43.27N 90.75W
08/24/2016  M5.38 INCH       CRAWFORD           WI   PUBLIC

            .

&&

CJA
Local storm report, Aug 24, 8:15 AM CDT, 44 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT...SUMMARY
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LA CROSSE WI
815 AM CDT WED AUG 24 2016

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1106 PM     FLOOD            CALMAR                  43.18N 91.87W
08/23/2016                   WINNESHIEK         IA   LAW ENFORCEMENT

            CREEKS STARTING TO OVERFLOW. LOTS OF STREET
            FLOODING IN TOWNS AROUND THE COUNTY.

1125 PM     FLASH FLOOD      CALMAR                  43.18N 91.87W
08/23/2016                   WINNESHIEK         IA   LAW ENFORCEMENT

            REPORTS OF A BASEMENT COLLAPSE FROM RISING
            WATER AROUND COMMUNITY.

1138 PM     FLASH FLOOD      1 S DECORAH             43.29N 91.79W
08/23/2016                   WINNESHIEK         IA   911 CALL CENTER

            WATER FLOODED CAR IN OLD WALMART PARKING LOT
            ON SOUTH SIDE OF TOWN.

1138 PM     FLASH FLOOD      3 ESE DECORAH           43.29N 91.74W
08/23/2016                   WINNESHIEK         IA   911 CALL CENTER

            HOMES ALONG CEDAR VALLEY ROAD OUTSIDE OF
            FREEPORT MAY NEED TO BE EVACUATED WITH
            RISING WATER.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

0226 AM     FLASH FLOOD      LANSING                 43.36N 91.22W
08/24/2016                   ALLAMAKEE          IA   TRAINED SPOTTER

            5.2 INCHES OF RAIN. FLOODING IN LANSING .

0300 AM     FLASH FLOOD      WAUKON                  43.27N 91.48W
08/24/2016                   ALLAMAKEE          IA   FIRE DEPT/RESCUE

            SEVERAL REPORTS OF RESCUES UNDERWAY NEAR
            WAUKON. EXACT NATURE UNKNOWN.

0311 AM     FLASH FLOOD      2 SE BELL CENTER        43.27N 90.81W
08/24/2016                   CRAWFORD           WI   LAW ENFORCEMENT

            MUD SLIDE WITH TREES IN THE ROAD REPORTED ON
            COUNTY RD S.

0311 AM     FLASH FLOOD      2 NNW LANSING           43.39N 91.23W
08/24/2016                   ALLAMAKEE          IA   911 CALL CENTER

            MUDSLIDE REPORTED NORTH OF TOWN.

0328 AM     FLASH FLOOD      1 ENE PROTIVIN          43.22N 92.07W
08/24/2016                   WINNESHIEK         IA   911 CALL CENTER

            WATER UP TO KNEES IN RESIDENCE AND
            EVACUATING.

0331 AM     FLASH FLOOD      STEUBEN                 43.18N 90.86W
08/24/2016                   CRAWFORD           WI   911 CALL CENTER

            MUDSLIDES ON HIGHWAY 179. WATER OVER BRIDGE
            AT OLD HIGHWAY 61.

0352 AM     FLASH FLOOD      3 E PROTIVIN            43.22N 92.03W
08/24/2016                   WINNESHIEK         IA   911 CALL CENTER

            COUNTY ROAD B16 IMPASSABLE DUE TO RISING
            WATER.

0405 AM     FLOOD            STACYVILLE              43.44N 92.78W
08/24/2016                   MITCHELL           IA   911 CALL CENTER

            WATER OVER ROADS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF COUNTY.

0505 AM     FLOOD            2 E DECORAH             43.31N 91.75W
08/24/2016                   WINNESHIEK         IA   911 CALL CENTER

            WIDESPREAD FLOODING REPORTED IN FREEPORT
            AREA AND NO TRAVEL IS ALLOWED.

0512 AM     FLASH FLOOD      SPILLVILLE              43.20N 91.95W
08/24/2016                   WINNESHIEK         IA   911 CALL CENTER

            ABANDONED SAND BAGGING EFFORTS BECAUSE RIVER
            IS RISING TOO QUICKLY.

0512 AM     FLASH FLOOD      2 E DECORAH             43.31N 91.75W
08/24/2016                   WINNESHIEK         IA   911 CALL CENTER

            PERFORMING WATER RESCUES IN FREEPORT AREA
            EAST OF DECORAH.

0518 AM     FLASH FLOOD      CALMAR                  43.18N 91.87W
08/24/2016                   WINNESHIEK         IA   911 CALL CENTER

            GENTLEMEN STANDING ON TOP OF VEHICLE THAT IS
            STRANDED NEAR HIGHWAY 52.

0529 AM     FLOOD            1 W BELL CENTER         43.29N 90.85W
08/24/2016                   CRAWFORD           WI   911 CALL CENTER

            KICKAPOO RIVER FLOODING AND CURRENTLY ABOUT
            1.5 FEET OVER ROADWAY AT BELL CENTER.

0548 AM     FLOOD            PROTIVIN                43.22N 92.09W
08/24/2016                   HOWARD             IA   911 CALL CENTER

            NUMEROUS ROADS UNDER WATER AND DAMAGED.
            SEVERAL OTHER LOCATIONS IN COUNTY WITH HIGH
            WATER.

0631 AM     FLOOD            NEW HAMPTON             43.06N 92.31W
08/24/2016                   CHICKASAW          IA   911 CALL CENTER

            WATER STILL RISING ON MANY AREA ROADS...EVEN
            AWAY FROM RIVERS AND CREEKS.

&&

NWS LA CROSSE WI
IRIS SYSTEM
Local storm report, Aug 24, 8:17 AM CDT, 42 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LA CROSSE WI
817 AM CDT WED AUG 24 2016

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0817 AM     HEAVY RAIN       2 E WAUKON              43.27N 91.44W
08/24/2016  M7.00 INCH       ALLAMAKEE          IA   PUBLIC

            .

&&

NWS LA CROSSE WI
IRIS SYSTEM
Local storm report, Aug 24, 8:27 AM CDT, 32 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LA CROSSE WI
827 AM CDT WED AUG 24 2016

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0824 AM     FLOOD            6 ESE DECORAH           43.26N 91.69W
08/24/2016                   WINNESHIEK         IA   TRAINED SPOTTER

            BRIDGE ON 225TH NEAR OIL WELL ROAD OVERTAKEN
            BY WATER.

&&

CJA
Local storm report, Aug 24, 8:29 AM CDT, 30 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LA CROSSE WI
829 AM CDT WED AUG 24 2016

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0115 AM     TSTM WND DMG     6 ESE DECORAH           43.27N 91.68W
08/24/2016                   WINNESHIEK         IA   PUBLIC

            LARGE PINE TREE SNAPPED IN HALF ABOUT 15
            FEET UP.

&&

CJA
Local storm report, Aug 24, 8:30 AM CDT, 29 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LA CROSSE WI
830 AM CDT WED AUG 24 2016

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0829 AM     HEAVY RAIN       2 NE STODDARD           43.68N 91.19W
08/24/2016  M2.20 INCH       VERNON             WI   TRAINED SPOTTER

            .

&&

CJA

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Aug 23, 8:30 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementARXChickasaw, Winneshiek60 min
Aug 23, 9:10 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryARXAllamakee, Chickasaw, Clayton, Fayette, Floyd, Howard and 2 more3 hr
Aug 23, 9:57 PM CDTAreal Flood WarningARXChickasaw, Floyd, Howard9 hr
Aug 23, 10:11 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningARXWinneshiek4 hr
Aug 24, 12:21 AM CDTFlash Flood WarningARXHoward, Mitchell4 hr
Aug 24, 1:02 AM CDTFlash Flood WarningARXAllamakee, Winneshiek6 hr
Aug 24, 2:05 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningARXWinneshiek25 hr
Aug 24, 2:05 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningARXAllamakee3 days
Aug 24, 3:36 AM CDTAreal Flood WarningARXFayette32 hr
Aug 24, 3:48 AM CDTFlash Flood WarningARXChickasaw, Howard3 hr
Aug 24, 4:11 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningARXWinneshiek17 hr
Aug 24, 4:17 AM CDTAreal Flood WarningARXHoward, Mitchell3 hr
Aug 24, 6:46 AM CDTFlash Flood Warning EmergencyARXAllamakee, Chickasaw, Howard, Winneshiek6 hr
Aug 24, 8:00 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningARXFloyd48 hr
Aug 24, 8:59 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningARXClayton4 days
Aug 24, 10:38 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementARXChickasaw, Winneshiek82 min
Aug 24, 11:03 AM CDTAreal Flood WarningARXAllamakee, Chickasaw, Howard, Winneshiek24 hr

Nearby

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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.