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River Flood Warning 38, NWS La Crosse, WI
NWS La Crosse, WI issued this river flood warning at Sep 9, 2016, 2:39 PM CDT for Clayton County, Iowa. It took effect at Sep 10, 2016, 7:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 36 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Sep 9, 2016, 2:39 PM CDT (19:39 UTC)
- In effect from
- Sep 10, 2016, 7:00 PM CDT
- Expired
- Sep 12, 2016, 7:00 AM CDT
- In force
- 36 hr
- Issued by
- NWS La Crosse, WI
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
County Clayton County, IA
The radar
The La Crosse radar (KARX), 117 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:40 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The river
Written for the forecast point Turkey River at Garber (GRBI4). The gauge peaked at 19.15 ft at Sep 11, 2016, 10:00 PM CDT.
- 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
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285 WGUS43 KARX 091939 FLWARX BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED FLOOD WARNING National Weather Service La Crosse WI 239 PM CDT FRI SEP 9 2016 .Heavy rain since last night is leading to significant rises along the Turkey River near Elkader and Garber. Minor flooding is expected. 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 . && IAC043-100739- /O.NEW.KARX.FL.W.0037.160910T1040Z-160913T1236Z/ /EKDI4.1.ER.160910T1040Z.160911T1200Z.160912T1836Z.NO/ 239 PM CDT FRI SEP 9 2016 The National Weather Service in La Crosse WI has issued a * Flood Warning for The Turkey River At Elkader. * from late tonight to Tuesday morning. * At 1:45 PM Friday the stage was 10.2 feet. * Flood stage is 12.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...Rise above flood stage by Saturday morning and continue to rise to near 14.9 feet by Sunday morning. The river is expected to fall below flood stage on Monday. * 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 $$ IAC043-100739- /O.NEW.KARX.FL.W.0038.160911T1200Z-160912T1200Z/ /GRBI4.1.ER.160911T1200Z.160911T1200Z.160911T1800Z.NO/ 239 PM CDT FRI SEP 9 2016 The National Weather Service in La Crosse WI has issued a * Flood Warning for The Turkey River At Garber. * from Sunday morning to Monday morning. * At 2:15 PM Friday the stage was 12.0 feet. * Flood stage is 17.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise to near flood stage Sunday morning. * Impact...At 17.0 feet...Minor flooding begins in the communities of Garber, Osterdock and Millville. && LAT...LON 4280 9136 4284 9134 4269 9096 4272 9131 $$ Hollan
12 follow-up statements
381 WGUS83 KARX 100245 FLSARX Flood Statement National Weather Service La Crosse WI 945 PM CDT FRI SEP 9 2016 .The Turkey River continues to rise near Elkader and Garber. The river is expected to rise above flood stage at both locations. 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 . && IAC043-101745- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0037.160910T0730Z-160913T0524Z/ /EKDI4.1.ER.160910T0730Z.160911T0600Z.160912T1124Z.NO/ 945 PM CDT FRI SEP 9 2016 The Flood Warning continues for The Turkey River At Elkader. * from late tonight to late Monday night...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 8:45 PM Friday the stage was 10.4 feet. * Flood stage is 12.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...Rise above flood stage by Saturday morning and continue to rise to near 15.9 feet by Sunday morning. The river is expected to fall below flood stage by Monday morning. && LAT...LON 4298 9161 4293 9161 4280 9136 4284 9134 4294 9146 $$ IAC043-101745- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0038.160911T0032Z-160912T1654Z/ /GRBI4.1.ER.160911T0032Z.160911T1200Z.160911T2254Z.NO/ 945 PM CDT FRI SEP 9 2016 The Flood Warning continues for The Turkey River At Garber. * from Saturday evening to Monday morning...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 9:15 PM Friday the stage was 12.0 feet. * Flood stage is 17.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...Rise above flood stage by Saturday evening and continue to rise to near 18.3 feet by Sunday morning. The river is expected to fall below flood stage by Sunday evening. * Impact...At 17.0 feet...Minor flooding begins in the communities of Garber, Osterdock and Millville. && LAT...LON 4280 9136 4284 9134 4269 9096 4272 9131 $$ Hollan
049 WGUS43 KARX 101001 FLWARX BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED FLOOD WARNING National Weather Service La Crosse WI 501 AM CDT SAT SEP 10 2016 .Recent heavy rains have caused significant rises along the Turkey 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 . && IAC043-102201- /O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-160913T0524Z/ /EKDI4.1.ER.160910T0409Z.160911T0600Z.160912T1124Z.NO/ 501 AM CDT SAT SEP 10 2016 The Flood Warning continues for The Turkey River At Elkader. * At 4:45 AM Saturday the stage was 13.3 feet. * Flood stage is 12.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will rise to near 15.9 feet Sunday morning. The river is expected to fall below flood stage Monday morning. && LAT...LON 4298 9161 4293 9161 4280 9136 4284 9134 4294 9146 $$ IAC043-102201- /O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0038.160911T0032Z-160912T1654Z/ /GRBI4.1.ER.160911T0032Z.160911T1200Z.160911T2254Z.NO/ 501 AM CDT SAT SEP 10 2016 The Flood Warning continues for The Turkey River At Garber. * from this evening to Monday morning. * At 4:15 AM Saturday the stage was 14.3 feet. * Flood stage is 17.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...Rise above flood stage this evening and rise to near 18.3 feet Sunday morning. The river is expected to fall below flood stage Sunday evening. * Impact...At 17.0 feet...Minor flooding begins in the communities of Garber, Osterdock and Millville. && LAT...LON 4280 9136 4284 9134 4269 9096 4272 9131 $$
912 WGUS83 KARX 101513 FLSARX Flood Statement National Weather Service La Crosse WI 1013 AM CDT SAT SEP 10 2016 .Flood Warnings continue for the Turkey River from Elkader to Garber and 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 . && IAC043-110613- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-160912T2000Z/ /EKDI4.1.ER.160910T0409Z.160911T0600Z.160912T0200Z.NO/ 1013 AM CDT SAT SEP 10 2016 The Flood Warning continues for The Turkey River At Elkader. * until Monday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 9:45 AM Saturday the stage was 13.9 feet. * Flood stage is 12.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 15.7 feet by Sunday morning. The river will fall below flood stage Sunday evening. && LAT...LON 4298 9161 4293 9161 4280 9136 4284 9134 4294 9146 $$ IAC043-110613- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0038.160911T0000Z-160912T0900Z/ /GRBI4.1.ER.160911T0000Z.160911T0600Z.160911T1500Z.NO/ 1013 AM CDT SAT SEP 10 2016 The Flood Warning continues for The Turkey River At Garber. * from this evening to late Sunday night...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 9:15 AM Saturday the stage was 15.4 feet. * Flood stage is 17.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...Rise above flood stage by this evening and continue to rise to near 17.5 feet by Sunday morning. The river will fall below flood stage by Sunday morning. * Impact...At 17.0 feet...Minor flooding begins in the communities of Garber, Osterdock and Millville. && LAT...LON 4280 9136 4284 9134 4269 9096 4272 9131 $$ IAC005-110612- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-160912T0824Z/ /DCHI4.2.ER.160909T2009Z.160910T1015Z.160911T1424Z.NO/ 1013 AM CDT SAT SEP 10 2016 The Flood Warning continues for The Upper Iowa River near Dorchester along Highway 76. * until late Sunday night...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 9:00 AM Saturday the stage was 16.7 feet. * Flood stage is 14.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue to fall...Dropping below flood stage by Sunday 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 $$
304 WGUS83 KARX 102119 FLSARX Flood Statement National Weather Service La Crosse WI 419 PM CDT SAT SEP 10 2016 .Water levels continue to rise along the Turkey River near Elkader... and Garber. Minor flooding is expected at these locations. River forecasts take into account both observed and forecast precipitation. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive cars into flooded areas. Remember, it only takes two feet of water to float most automobiles, including sport utility vehicles. Turn Around, Don't Drown! Additional river and weather information is available at... http://www.weather.gov/lacrosse . && IAC043-111219- /O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-160912T2000Z/ /EKDI4.1.ER.160910T0409Z.160911T0600Z.160912T0200Z.NO/ 419 PM CDT SAT SEP 10 2016 The Flood Warning continues for The Turkey River At Elkader. * until Monday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 3:45 PM Saturday the stage was 14.5 feet. * Flood stage is 12.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast to continue. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 15.7 feet by Sunday morning. The river is expected to fall below flood stage Sunday evening. && LAT...LON 4298 9161 4293 9161 4280 9136 4284 9134 4294 9146 $$ IAC043-111218- /O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0038.160911T0000Z-160912T0900Z/ /GRBI4.1.ER.160911T0000Z.160911T0600Z.160911T1500Z.NO/ 419 PM CDT SAT SEP 10 2016 The Flood Warning continues for The Turkey River At Garber. * until late Sunday night...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 3:15 PM Saturday the stage was 16.1 feet. * Flood stage is 17.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage this evening and continue to rise to near 17.5 feet by Sunday morning. The river is expected to fall below flood stage by Sunday afternoon. * Impact...At 17.0 feet...Minor flooding begins in the communities of Garber, Osterdock and Millville. && LAT...LON 4280 9136 4284 9134 4269 9096 4272 9131 $$ Hollan
776 WGUS83 KARX 110121 FLSARX Flood Statement National Weather Service La Crosse WI 821 PM CDT SAT SEP 10 2016 .The Turkey River continues to rise near Elkader...and Garber. Minor flooding is occurring or expected at these locations. River forecasts take into account both observed and forecast precipitation. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive cars into flooded areas. Remember, it only takes two feet of water to float most automobiles, including sport utility vehicles. Turn Around, Don't Drown! Additional river and weather information is available at... http://www.weather.gov/lacrosse . && IAC043-111621- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-160913T0325Z/ /EKDI4.1.ER.160910T0409Z.160911T0600Z.160912T0925Z.NO/ 821 PM CDT SAT SEP 10 2016 The Flood Warning continues for The Turkey River At Elkader. * until Monday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 7:45 PM Saturday the stage was 14.8 feet. * Flood stage is 12.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 15.3 feet Sunday morning. The river will fall below flood stage Monday morning. && LAT...LON 4298 9161 4293 9161 4280 9136 4284 9134 4294 9146 $$ IAC043-111621- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-160912T1200Z/ /GRBI4.1.ER.160911T0730Z.160911T1200Z.160911T1800Z.NO/ 821 PM CDT SAT SEP 10 2016 The Flood Warning continues for The Turkey River At Garber. * until Monday morning...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 7:15 PM Saturday the stage was 16.5 feet. * Flood stage is 17.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...Rise above flood stage late tonight and continue to rise to near 17.3 feet Sunday morning. The river will fall below flood stage Sunday afternoon. * Impact...At 17.0 feet...Minor flooding begins in the communities of Garber, Osterdock and Millville. && LAT...LON 4280 9136 4284 9134 4269 9096 4272 9131 $$ Hollan
608 WGUS83 KARX 110939 FLSARX Flood Statement National Weather Service La Crosse WI 439 AM CDT SUN SEP 11 2016 .Recent heavy rains have caused significant rises along the Turkey and Kickapoo rivers. River forecasts take into account both observed and forecast precipitation. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive cars into flooded areas. Remember, it only takes two feet of water to float most automobiles, including sport utility vehicles. Turn Around, Don't Drown! Additional river and weather information is available at... http://www.weather.gov/lacrosse . && WIC023-120039- /O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-160913T0300Z/ /GMIW3.1.ER.160907T1643Z.160909T1745Z.160912T0300Z.NO/ 439 AM CDT SUN SEP 11 2016 The Flood Warning continues for The Kickapoo River At Gays Mills. * until Monday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled. * Flood stage is 13.0 feet. * Forecast...The river is forecast to continue to fall and drop below flood stage Monday. * Impact...At 13.0 feet...Water begins to cover roads near the river, including Sand Hill Road near Bell Center. Minor flooding occurs in areas adjacent to the river, including Robb Park in Gays Mills. && LAT...LON 4337 9085 4328 9086 4327 9082 4336 9081 $$ WIC023-120039- /O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0035.000000T0000Z-160913T0600Z/ /STEW3.1.ER.160908T1650Z.160911T0415Z.160912T1200Z.NO/ 439 AM CDT SUN SEP 11 2016 The Flood Warning continues for The Kickapoo River At Steuben. * until late Monday night...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 3:45 AM Sunday the stage was 12.9 feet. * Flood stage is 12.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue to fall and drop below flood stage Monday morning. * Impact...At 13.0 feet...Bridge Street near the gage begins to flood and Highway 179 may be threatened. && LAT...LON 4328 9086 4315 9091 4306 9092 4308 9085 4327 9082 $$ IAC043-120039- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-160913T0436Z/ /EKDI4.1.ER.160910T0409Z.160911T1200Z.160912T1036Z.NO/ 439 AM CDT SUN SEP 11 2016 The Flood Warning continues for The Turkey River At Elkader. * until Monday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 3:45 AM Sunday the stage was 15.7 feet. * Flood stage is 12.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will rise to near 15.9 feet this morning. The river is expected to fall below flood stage Monday morning. && LAT...LON 4298 9161 4293 9161 4280 9136 4284 9134 4294 9146 $$ IAC043-120039- /O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-160912T1200Z/ /GRBI4.1.ER.160911T0615Z.160911T0900Z.160911T1800Z.NO/ 439 AM CDT SUN SEP 11 2016 The Flood Warning continues for The Turkey River At Garber. * until Monday morning...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 4:15 AM Sunday the stage was 17.3 feet. * Flood stage is 17.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will begin to fall this morning. The river is expected to drop below flood stage this afternoon. * Impact...At 17.0 feet...Minor flooding begins in the communities of Garber, Osterdock and Millville. && LAT...LON 4280 9136 4284 9134 4269 9096 4272 9131 $$
836 WGUS83 KARX 111157 FLSARX Flood Statement National Weather Service La Crosse WI 657 AM CDT SUN SEP 11 2016 .The Flood Warning continues for the Turkey River at Garber and has been updated for a higher crest. River forecasts take into account both observed and forecast precipitation. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive cars into flooded areas. Remember, it only takes two feet of water to float most automobiles, including sport utility vehicles. Turn Around, Don't Drown! Additional river and weather information is available at... http://www.weather.gov/lacrosse . && IAC043-120257- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-160913T2145Z/ /GRBI4.1.ER.160911T0615Z.160912T0600Z.160913T0345Z.NO/ 657 AM CDT SUN SEP 11 2016 The Flood Warning continues for The Turkey River At Garber. * until Tuesday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 6:15 AM Sunday the stage was 17.6 feet. * Flood stage is 17.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 18.8 feet by Monday morning. The river will fall below flood stage Monday evening. * Impact...At 17.0 feet...Minor flooding begins in the communities of Garber, Osterdock and Millville. && LAT...LON 4280 9136 4284 9134 4269 9096 4272 9131 $$
614 WGUS83 KARX 111511 FLSARX Flood Statement National Weather Service La Crosse WI 1011 AM CDT SUN SEP 11 2016 .The Flood Warning continues for the Turkey River from Elkader to 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 . && IAC043-120611- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-160914T1720Z/ /EKDI4.2.ER.160910T0409Z.160912T0000Z.160913T2320Z.NO/ 1011 AM CDT SUN SEP 11 2016 The Flood Warning continues for The Turkey River At Elkader. * until Wednesday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 9:45 AM Sunday the stage was 16.4 feet. * Flood stage is 12.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 17.3 feet by this evening. The river will fall below flood stage Tuesday evening. && LAT...LON 4298 9161 4293 9161 4280 9136 4284 9134 4294 9146 $$ IAC043-120611- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-160914T0051Z/ /GRBI4.1.ER.160911T0615Z.160912T0600Z.160913T0651Z.NO/ 1011 AM CDT SUN SEP 11 2016 The Flood Warning continues for The Turkey River At Garber. * until Tuesday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 9:15 AM Sunday the stage was 17.9 feet. * Flood stage is 17.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 19.0 feet by Monday morning. The river will fall below flood stage Tuesday morning. * Impact...At 17.0 feet...Minor flooding begins in the communities of Garber, Osterdock and Millville. && LAT...LON 4280 9136 4284 9134 4269 9096 4272 9131 $$
897 WGUS83 KARX 112138 FLSARX Flood Statement National Weather Service La Crosse WI 438 PM CDT SUN SEP 11 2016 .The Flood Warning continues for the Turkey River from Elkader to 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 . && IAC043-121238- /O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-160914T1720Z/ /EKDI4.2.ER.160910T0409Z.160912T0000Z.160913T2320Z.NO/ 438 PM CDT SUN SEP 11 2016 The Flood Warning continues for The Turkey River At Elkader. * until Wednesday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 3:45 PM Sunday the stage was 17.2 feet. * Flood stage is 12.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 17.3 feet this evening. The river is expected to fall below flood stage Tuesday evening. && LAT...LON 4298 9161 4293 9161 4280 9136 4284 9134 4294 9146 $$ IAC043-121238- /O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-160914T0051Z/ /GRBI4.1.ER.160911T0615Z.160912T0000Z.160913T0651Z.NO/ 438 PM CDT SUN SEP 11 2016 The Flood Warning continues for The Turkey River At Garber. * until Tuesday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 4:15 PM Sunday the stage was 18.9 feet. * Flood stage is 17.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast to continue. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 19.0 feet this evening. The river is expected to fall below flood stage Tuesday morning. * Impact...At 19.0 feet...County Road X3C at the south end of Garber becomes inundated. && LAT...LON 4280 9136 4284 9134 4269 9096 4272 9131 $$ Hollan
732 WGUS83 KARX 120153 FLSARX Flood Statement National Weather Service La Crosse WI 853 PM CDT SUN SEP 11 2016 .The Turkey River remains above Flood Stage from Elkader to 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 . && IAC043-121653- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-160914T1200Z/ /EKDI4.2.ER.160910T0409Z.160911T2115Z.160913T1800Z.NO/ 853 PM CDT SUN SEP 11 2016 The Flood Warning continues for The Turkey River At Elkader. * until Wednesday morning...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 7:45 PM Sunday the stage was 16.9 feet. * Flood stage is 12.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring. * Forecast...The river will continue to fall...Dropping below flood stage Tuesday. && LAT...LON 4298 9161 4293 9161 4280 9136 4284 9134 4294 9146 $$ IAC043-121653- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-160913T1948Z/ /GRBI4.1.ER.160911T0615Z.160912T0600Z.160913T0148Z.NO/ 853 PM CDT SUN SEP 11 2016 The Flood Warning continues for The Turkey River At Garber. * until Tuesday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 8:15 PM Sunday the stage was 19.1 feet. * Flood stage is 17.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast to continue. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 19.3 feet by Monday morning. The river is expected to fall below flood stage Monday evening. * Impact...At 19.0 feet...County Road X3C at the south end of Garber becomes inundated. && LAT...LON 4280 9136 4284 9134 4269 9096 4272 9131 $$ Hollan
539 WGUS83 KARX 120935 FLSARX Flood Statement National Weather Service La Crosse WI 435 AM CDT MON SEP 12 2016 .Recent heavy rains have caused significant rises along the Turkey and Kickapoo rivers. River forecasts take into account both observed and forecast precipitation. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive cars into flooded areas. Remember, it only takes two feet of water to float most automobiles, including sport utility vehicles. Turn Around, Don't Drown! Additional river and weather information is available at... http://www.weather.gov/lacrosse . && WIC023-130035- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-160913T1200Z/ /GMIW3.1.ER.160907T1643Z.160909T1745Z.160912T1200Z.NO/ 435 AM CDT MON SEP 12 2016 The Flood Warning continues for The Kickapoo River At Gays Mills. * until Tuesday morning...Or until the warning is cancelled. * Flood stage is 13.0 feet. * Forecast...The river will continue to fall and drop below flood stage this morning. * Impact...At 13.0 feet...Water begins to cover roads near the river, including Sand Hill Road near Bell Center. Minor flooding occurs in areas adjacent to the river, including Robb Park in Gays Mills. && LAT...LON 4337 9085 4328 9086 4327 9082 4336 9081 $$ WIC023-130035- /O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0035.000000T0000Z-160913T1500Z/ /STEW3.1.ER.160908T1650Z.160911T0415Z.160912T2100Z.NO/ 435 AM CDT MON SEP 12 2016 The Flood Warning continues for The Kickapoo River At Steuben. * until Tuesday morning...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 3:45 AM Monday the stage was 12.6 feet. * Flood stage is 12.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue to fall and drop below flood stage this afternoon. * Impact...At 12.5 feet...Water reaches the bottom support beams of the bridge. && LAT...LON 4328 9086 4315 9091 4306 9092 4308 9085 4327 9082 $$ IAC043-130035- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-160913T0712Z/ /EKDI4.2.ER.160910T0409Z.160911T2115Z.160912T1312Z.NO/ 435 AM CDT MON SEP 12 2016 The Flood Warning continues for The Turkey River At Elkader. * until late tonight...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 3:45 AM Monday the stage was 13.0 feet. * Flood stage is 12.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue to fall and drop below flood stage this morning. * 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 $$ IAC043-130035- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-160913T0636Z/ /GRBI4.1.ER.160911T0615Z.160912T0315Z.160912T1236Z.NO/ 435 AM CDT MON SEP 12 2016 The Flood Warning continues for The Turkey River At Garber. * until late tonight...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 3:15 AM Monday the stage was 17.9 feet. * Flood stage is 17.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue to fall and drop below flood stage this morning. * Impact...At 17.0 feet...Minor flooding begins in the communities of Garber, Osterdock and Millville. && LAT...LON 4280 9136 4284 9134 4269 9096 4272 9131 $$
572 WGUS83 KARX 121148 FLSARX Flood Statement National Weather Service La Crosse WI 648 AM CDT MON SEP 12 2016 .The Flood Warning is cancelled for the Turkey River 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 . && IAC043-121218- /O.CAN.KARX.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-160913T1948Z/ /GRBI4.1.ER.160911T0615Z.160912T0315Z.160912T0953Z.NO/ 648 AM CDT MON SEP 12 2016 The Flood Warning is cancelled for The Turkey River At Garber. * At 6:15 AM Monday the stage was 16.3 feet. * Flood stage is 17.0 feet. * Fell below flood stage at 4:53 AM Monday. * Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 14.3 feet by Tuesday 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 Sep 9, 12:35 PM CDT, 2 hours 4 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Sep 9, 12:35 PM CDT, 2 hours 4 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
1235 PM CDT FRI SEP 9 2016
.UPDATE...
Issued at 1211 PM CDT Fri Sep 9 2016
As a cold front and strong short wave trough approaches the region
this evening, the 925 and 850 mb moisture transport will increase
in areas along and south of the Interstate 90 corridor. With warm
cloud layer cloud depths around 4 km and precipitable water values
approaching 2 inches, the showers and storms will be highly
efficient at producing heavy rains. We are expecting another 1 to
3 inches of rain through this evening and this may be
conservative. With these areas already receiving 1 to 3 inches
this morning and anywhere from 6 to 16.50 inches of rain since
August 1st, we issued a Flash Flood Watch for northeast Iowa,
southwest Wisconsin, and Fillmore and Mower counties in southeast
Minnesota.
&&
.SHORT TERM...(Today through Monday)
Issued at 309 AM CDT Fri Sep 9 2016
Sheesh....more rain? Seems like we can't catch a break in the
rainfall department lately, with the next 24-36 hours expected to
bring at least one if not a couple of additional rounds of showers
and storms, with at least a small risk for some to be on the
stronger side. The early morning pattern looks an awful lot like it
should this time of year, featuring a rather broad upper trough
digging through the northern Rockies with several embedded stronger
shortwaves. One such lead wave is currently working through southern
South Dakota and helping touch off a smattering of convection, with
another in tow across northern Wyoming and a third, much stronger
primary upper wave streaming into northeast Montana. Closer to home,
quite the dry airmass intact across much of our area at the moment,
but that quickly changes just to the south with a notable surge of
deeper 850-800mb moisture working back north through northeast
Nebraska and into northwest Iowa, quickly headed here through the
morning hours on the nose of a modest low level jet.
As such, see no real reason why current convection upstream won't
upscale through at least mid morning, with effective shear on the
order of 40+ knots supportive of supercellular characteristics with
mainly a hail threat given the elevated nature of convection (have
seen some of this to our west overnight). In addition, given a quick
increase in warm cloud depth to around 3.5-4km once again with PWATs
climbing toward 1.5 inches, have to again worry about some heavy
rain potential, especially if organized storms can lay out along the
northward advancing warm front, though given much better upper
dynamic forcing from the lead wave, would think convection will tend
to be more progressive than recent days. However, the simple fact is
we just can't take much more water across northeast IA/southwest WI
where 1 hour flash flood guidance is only around a meager inch or
so.
After round 1, we will likely see things spit and sputter into the
afternoon with the approach of wave number 2, though the degree of
available instability remains somewhat in question pending how much
sunshine we can manage. Have a feeling we may break out enough into
the afternoon in advance of the third incoming stronger wave/cold
front to achieve some modest instability in the presence of still
rather impressive shear. Interesting to see recent runs of the HRRR
trying to sneak a frontal wave right through the region, with the
conceptual pattern ripe for supercell development right along the
cold front. Given the potential for some backed flow should that
surface wave actually occur, do have at least a little concern we
may be setting up for a sneaky localized tornado environment across
particularly northeast Iowa, though rather paltry 0-1km shear will
preclude a specific mention at this point, with large hail/damaging
winds from supercellular structures right along the front the main
concern.
Thankfully, not much else to discuss thereafter, with the passage of
the cold front ending our convective chances through the late
evening. Stronger low/mid level cyclonic flow working into the
region coincident with quite the push of cold advection will likely
act to keep at least chances for some "wrap around" showers going
for north and east areas into the day on Saturday, before strong
drying and expansive low level ridging working through the area
bring in another shot of early fall weather with seasonable temps
and pretty much no threat for rain.
.LONG TERM...(Monday Night through Thursday)
Issued at 309 AM CDT Fri Sep 9 2016
The classic September roller coaster type of pattern looks to
continue through late week, with high pressure working east of the
area and helping set up better return flow across the region by
Tuesday, just in time for our next cold front to arrive. Will have
some chance for showers and maybe a little thunder with that
feature, before our next surge of even cooler air arrives into mid
and late week along with high pressure and more much-needed dry
weather.
&&
.AVIATION...(For the 18Z TAFS through 18Z Saturday afternoon)
Issued at 1235 PM CDT Fri Sep 9 2016
Area of showers with embedded scattered thunderstorms across the
region as of 09.17Z will continue to move eastward through the
early afternoon hours, pushing east of KRST by 09.18Z and east of
KLSE by 09.20Z. After a brief break, expect additional showers and
storms late this afternoon/early evening as a cold front moves
through the region. Brief MVFR/IFR conditions are possible with
stronger storms/heavier rain; otherwise mainly VFR conditions are
expected into the early evening. Will continue with idea of MVFR
ceilings overnight behind the front for now, but ceilings may be a
bit higher and need amending. Expect a return to total VFR
conditions by late in the period with skies slowly clearing. Light
south-southeast wind this afternoon will abruptly shift to the
northwest behind the front.
&&
.HYDROLOGY...
Issued at 309 AM CDT Fri Sep 9 2016
Minor flooding continues along the Kickapoo River but with water
levels now falling north of Gays Mills while some flooding also
continues across portions of Richland County along the Pine River.
Heading into today and this evening, continue to have concern about
one or two rounds of additional showers and storms moving through
the region. From a pattern perspective, the setup is not nearly as
good as in recent days for widespread heavy rainfall with batches of
storms expected to move along at a decent speed, though any repeated
rounds of storms could put down some isolated 2-3 inch amounts.
Given how low flash flood guidance remains across mainly northeast
Iowa into parts of southwest Wisconsin with very wet soils, there is
some risk for flooding depending on the evolution of convection the
next 24 hours, though confidence at the moment is just not there as
of yet to issue any type of Flood Watch. Thankfully, after this
batch of precipitation, dry weather will make a return into early
next week, with only smaller chances for some more showers toward
Tuesday of next week.
&&
.ARX Watches/Warnings/Advisories...
WI...Flash Flood Watch through late tonight for WIZ053>055-061.
MN...Flash Flood Watch through late tonight for MNZ095-096.
IA...Flash Flood Watch through late tonight for IAZ008>011-018-019-
029-030.
&&
UPDATE...BOYNE
SHORT TERM...Lawrence
LONG TERM...Lawrence
AVIATION...ROGERS
HYDROLOGY...LawrenceHazardous weather outlook, Sep 9, 11:58 AM CDT, 2 hours 41 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LA CROSSE WI 1158 AM CDT FRI SEP 9 2016 MNZ079-086>088-094-WIZ017-029-032>034-041>044-101100- WABASHA-DODGE-OLMSTED-WINONA-MOWER-TAYLOR-CLARK-BUFFALO- TREMPEALEAU-JACKSON-LA CROSSE-MONROE-JUNEAU-ADAMS- 1158 AM CDT FRI SEP 9 2016 THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR PARTS OF SOUTHEAST MINNESOTA...AND WESTERN INTO CENTRAL WISCONSIN. .DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT THERE REMAINS A CHANCE OF A THUNDERSTORM OR TWO BUT THE THREAT FOR SEVERE WEATHER APPEARS TO HAVE SHIFTED SOUTH OF THE AREA. LIGHTNING WOULD BE THE MAIN THREAT. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY THERE IS A CHANCE FOR THUNDERSTORMS ON TUESDAY. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED. .EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATION... NO WEBINAR IS SCHEDULED. IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-MNZ095-096-WIZ053>055-061-101100- MITCHELL-HOWARD-WINNESHIEK-ALLAMAKEE-FLOYD-CHICKASAW-FAYETTE- CLAYTON-FILLMORE-HOUSTON-VERNON-CRAWFORD-RICHLAND-GRANT- 1158 AM CDT FRI SEP 9 2016 THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR PARTS OF NORTHEAST IOWA... SOUTHEAST MINNESOTA...AND SOUTHWEST WISCONSIN. .DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT A FLASH FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING. BANDS OF SHOWERS AND INTERMITTENT THUNDERSTORMS WILL CONTINUE TO BRING THE THREAT FOR HEAVY RAIN INTO THIS EVENING. COMBINED WITH RECENT HEAVY RAIN AND FLOODING...THIS ADDITIONAL RAIN COULD LEAD TO NEW FLOOD PROBLEMS QUICKLY. 1 TO 3 INCHES OF RAIN...INCLUDING WHAT HAS ALREADY FALLEN THIS MORNING...IS POSSIBLE. IN ADDITION...THERE IS A RISK OF A STRONGER STORM OR TWO THAT COULD PRODUCE LARGE HAIL OR DAMAGING WINDS. THAT THREAT APPEARS TO BE SHIFTING SOUTH BUT CANNOT BE COMPLETELY RULED OUT YET. HEAVY RAIN IS STILL OUR MAIN THREAT. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY THERE IS A CHANCE FOR THUNDERSTORMS ON TUESDAY. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... ISOLATED SPOTTER ACTIVATION MAY BE NEEDED FOR A TIME THIS AFTERNOON AND EARLY EVENING. RAINFALL REPORTS WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED...AS WELL AS REPORTS OF FLOODING. .EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATION... NO WEBINAR IS SCHEDULED. SHEA
In the hours before
Special weather statement, Sep 9, 8:40 AM CDT, 5 hours 59 minutes before
SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT...CORRECTED NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LA CROSSE WI 840 AM CDT FRI SEP 9 2016 IAZ010-011-029-030-WIZ042>044-053>055-061-091530- WINNESHIEK-ALLAMAKEE-FAYETTE-CLAYTON-MONROE-JUNEAU-ADAMS-VERNON- CRAWFORD-RICHLAND-GRANT- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...DECORAH...WAUKON...OELWEIN...ELKADER... SPARTA...TOMAH...MAUSTON...FRIENDSHIP...VIROQUA... PRAIRIE DU CHIEN...RICHLAND CENTER...PLATTEVILLE 826 AM CDT FRI SEP 9 2016 ...A QUICK MOVING LINE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS... A LINE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS WILL MOVE QUICKLY ACROSS PORTIONS OF NORTHEAST IOWA AND SOUTHWEST WISCONSIN THIS MORNING. EXPECT RAINFALL AMOUNTS OF UP TO A HALF OF AN INCH WITHIN A HALF HOUR AND POSSIBLY PEA SIZE HAIL. WIND GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH ARE ALSO POSSIBLE. REDUCED VISIBILITIES AND PONDING OF WATER ON ROADWAYS CAN BE EXPECTED. ROGERS
Local storm report, Sep 9, 12:17 PM CDT, 2 hours 22 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LA CROSSE WI
1217 PM CDT FRI SEP 09 2016
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1216 PM HEAVY RAIN NEW HAMPTON 43.06N 92.31W
09/09/2016 M3.00 INCH CHICKASAW IA TRAINED SPOTTER
SPOTTER SAID WATER WAS ALL OVER THE PLACE
&&
SHEALocal storm report, Sep 9, 12:58 PM CDT, 1 hour 41 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LA CROSSE WI
1258 PM CDT FRI SEP 09 2016
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1257 PM HEAVY RAIN MOUNT STERLING 43.31N 90.93W
09/09/2016 M1.20 INCH CRAWFORD WI AMATEUR RADIO
&&
SHEAThe office that day
Everything else NWS La Crosse, WI issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 11:08 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ARX | Allamakee, Chickasaw, Fayette, Floyd, Howard, Mitchell and 1 more | 3 hr |
| Sep 9, 11:41 AM CDT | Flash Flood Watch | ARX | Allamakee, Chickasaw, Clayton, Fayette, Floyd, Howard and 2 more | 7 hr |
| Sep 9, 12:28 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | ARX | Chickasaw, Fayette, Floyd, Howard, Winneshiek | 3 hr |
| Sep 9, 1:02 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | ARX | Allamakee, Winneshiek | 3 hr |
| Sep 9, 2:35 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | ARX | Allamakee | 67 hr |
| Sep 9, 2:39 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | ARX | Clayton | 4 days |
| Sep 9, 3:16 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | ARX | Chickasaw, Fayette, Floyd, Howard, Winneshiek | 3 hr |
| Sep 9, 6:17 PM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | ARX | Chickasaw, Fayette, Howard, Winneshiek | 50 hr |
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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.