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River Flood Warning 4, NWS La Crosse, WI

March 15, 2016Buffalo County, Trempealeau County, Wisconsin

NWS La Crosse, WI issued this river flood warning at Mar 15, 2016, 5:15 PM CDT for Buffalo County, Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. It took effect at Mar 17, 2016, 1:00 AM CDT. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 15, 2016, 5:15 PM CDT (22:15 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 17, 2016, 1:00 AM CDT
Expired
Mar 16, 2016, 9:41 PM CDT
In force
Issued by
NWS La Crosse, WI
Flood severity
Minor

Counties Buffalo County, WI, Trempealeau County, WI

The radar

The La Crosse radar (KARX), 65 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:17 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The river

Written for the forecast point Trempealeau River at Arcadia (ARCW3).

Action stage
6 ft
Minor stage
8 ft
Moderate stage
9 ft
Major stage
10 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 05379400, 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.

778 
WGUS43 KARX 152215
FLWARX
 
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LA CROSSE WI
515 PM CDT TUE MAR 15 2016

.Significant rainfall across the region today...as well as
expected rainfall over the next few days will result in
rises along area rivers and creeks. 

At this time...minor flooding is expected for portions of the 
Trempealeau Rivers...and perhaps some of their smaller
tributaries. 

Here are the latest stages and forecasts based on the latest
information. Additional adjustments will be made as rainfall amounts
occur over the next few days.

River forecasts take into account both observed and forecast 
precipitation.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

 

If you live in a threatened area, be alert for high or rising water, 
and be ready to move to higher ground if necessary. 

Do not drive cars into flooded areas. Remember, it only takes two 
feet of water to float most automobiles, including sport utility 
vehicles. Turn Around, Don't Drown!

Stay tuned to your favorite source of weather information, & 
including NOAA Weather Radio, for later statements. 

Additional river and weather information is available at...
http://www.weather.gov/lacrosse .

&&

WIC011-121-161015-
/O.NEW.KARX.FL.W.0004.160316T2136Z-160318T1434Z/
/ARCW3.1.ER.160316T2136Z.160317T0600Z.160317T2034Z.NR/
515 PM CDT TUE MAR 15 2016

The National Weather Service in La Crosse WI has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  The Trempealeau River AT Arcadia.
* from Wednesday afternoon to Friday morning.
* At  3:00 PM Tuesday the stage was 4.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage on Wednesday and continue to rise
  to near 8.5 feet Thursday morning. The river will fall below 
  flood stage Thursday evening.
* Impact...At 8.0 feet...Minor flooding begins. A few streets are 
  affected by high water, and pumping operations begin. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 

$$
5 follow-up statements
913 
WGUS83 KARX 160331
FLSARX
 
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LA CROSSE WI
1031 PM CDT TUE MAR 15 2016

.Significant rainfall across the region...as well as expected
rainfall over the next few days will result in rises along area
rivers and creeks.

At this time...minor flooding is expected for portions of the Black
and Trempealeau Rivers...and perhaps some of their smaller
tributaries.

River forecasts take into account both observed and forecast 
precipitation.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

 

Do not drive cars into flooded areas. Remember, it only takes two 
feet of water to float most automobiles, including sport utility 
vehicles. Turn Around, Don't Drown!

Additional river and weather information is available at...
http://www.weather.gov/lacrosse .

&&

WIC053-161831-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0002.160316T2208Z-160319T1720Z/
/BRFW3.1.ER.160316T2208Z.160317T1800Z.160318T2320Z.NO/
1031 PM CDT TUE MAR 15 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Black River At Black River Falls.
* from Wednesday afternoon to Saturday afternoon...Or until the 
  warning is cancelled.
* At  9:15 PM Tuesday the stage was 39.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 47.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage Wednesday and continue to rise
  to near 50.7 feet Thursday. The river will fall below flood 
  stage Friday evening.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4437 9080 4413 9100 4411 9097 4417 9088 4435 9075

$$

WIC011-121-161831-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0004.160316T2024Z-160318T1525Z/
/ARCW3.1.ER.160316T2024Z.160317T0600Z.160317T2125Z.NR/
1031 PM CDT TUE MAR 15 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Trempealeau River AT Arcadia.
* from Wednesday afternoon to Friday morning...Or until the warning 
  is cancelled.
* At  9:15 PM Tuesday the stage was 5.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage Wednesday and continue to rise
  to near 8.6 feet Thursday morning. The river will fall below 
  flood stage Thursday evening.
* Impact...At 8.0 feet...Minor flooding begins. A few streets are 
  affected by high water, and pumping operations begin. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 

$$

WIC011-121-161831-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0003.160316T1200Z-160321T0815Z/
/DDGW3.1.ER.160316T1200Z.160319T0000Z.160320T1415Z.NR/
1031 PM CDT TUE MAR 15 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Trempealeau River At Dodge.
* from Wednesday morning to late Sunday night...Or until the warning 
  is cancelled.
* At  9:45 PM Tuesday the stage was 7.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage Wednesday morning and continue
  to rise to near 10.8 feet Friday evening. The river will fall 
  below flood stage Sunday morning.
* Impact...At 9.5 feet...The entrance road to the Trempealeau National
  Wildlife Refuge is flooded.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4404 9158 4420 9163 4423 9158 4422 9158 4402 9149

$$
272 
WGUS83 KARX 160920
FLSARX
 
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LA CROSSE WI
420 AM CDT WED MAR 16 2016

.Significant rainfall across the region...as well as expected
rainfall over the next few days will result in rises along area
rivers and creeks.

River forecasts take into account both observed and forecast 
precipitation.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

 

Do not drive cars into flooded areas. Remember, it only takes two 
feet of water to float most automobiles, including sport utility 
vehicles. Turn Around, Don't Drown!

Additional river and weather information is available at...
http://www.weather.gov/lacrosse .

&&

WIC011-121-170020-
/O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0004.160316T2024Z-160318T1525Z/
/ARCW3.1.ER.160316T2024Z.160317T0600Z.160317T2125Z.NR/
420 AM CDT WED MAR 16 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Trempealeau River AT Arcadia.
* from this afternoon to Friday morning...Or until the warning is 
  cancelled.
* At  3:15 AM Wednesday the stage was 5.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage today and continue to rise to 
  near 8.6 feet by Thursday morning. The river will fall below flood 
  stage Thursday.
* Impact...At 8.0 feet...Minor flooding begins. A few streets are 
  affected by high water, and pumping operations begin. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 

$$

WIC011-121-170020-
/O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0003.160316T1200Z-160321T0815Z/
/DDGW3.1.ER.160316T1200Z.160319T0000Z.160320T1415Z.NR/
420 AM CDT WED MAR 16 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Trempealeau River At Dodge.
* until late Sunday night...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  3:45 AM Wednesday the stage was 8.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage this morning and continue to 
  rise to near 10.8 feet by Friday evening. The river will fall below
  flood stage Sunday morning.
* Impact...At 9.5 feet...The entrance road to the Trempealeau National
  Wildlife Refuge is flooded.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4404 9158 4420 9163 4423 9158 4422 9158 4402 9149

$$
663 
WGUS83 KARX 161516
FLSARX
 
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LA CROSSE WI
1016 AM CDT WED MAR 16 2016

.The Flood Warning continues for the Trempealeau River at Arcadia
downstream to Dodge.

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 .

&&

WIC011-121-170616-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0004.160317T0600Z-160318T0600Z/
/ARCW3.1.ER.160317T0600Z.160317T0600Z.160317T1200Z.NO/
1016 AM CDT WED MAR 16 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Trempealeau River AT Arcadia.
* from late tonight to late Thursday night...Or until the warning is 
  cancelled.
* At  9:00 AM Wednesday the stage was 6.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to near flood stage 
  Thursday morning.
* Impact...At 8.0 feet...Minor flooding begins. A few streets are 
  affected by high water, and pumping operations begin. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4423 9158 4432 9146 4432 9143 4426 9145 4422 9158

$$

WIC011-121-170616-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-160321T0112Z/
/DDGW3.1.ER.160317T2100Z.160319T0000Z.160320T0712Z.NO/
1016 AM CDT WED MAR 16 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Trempealeau River At Dodge.
* until Sunday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  9:45 AM Wednesday the stage was 8.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by Thursday and continue to rise 
  to near 10.0 feet by Friday evening. The river will fall below 
  flood stage by Sunday morning.
* Impact...At 9.5 feet...The entrance road to the Trempealeau National
  Wildlife Refuge is flooded.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4404 9158 4420 9163 4423 9158 4422 9158 4402 9149

$$
868 
WGUS83 KARX 162124
FLSARX
 
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LA CROSSE WI
424 PM CDT WED MAR 16 2016

.The recent heavy rain will cause rises along the
Black...Trempealeau and the Yellow rivers over the next several days.
This is resulting in minor to moderate flooding along the rivers.  

River forecasts take into account both observed and forecast 
precipitation.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

 

Do not drive cars into flooded areas. Remember, it only takes two 
feet of water to float most automobiles, including sport utility 
vehicles. Turn Around, Don't Drown!

Additional river and weather information is available at...
http://www.weather.gov/lacrosse .

&&

WIC053-171224-
/O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-160320T0030Z/
/BRFW3.2.ER.160316T1227Z.160317T0600Z.160319T0630Z.NO/
424 PM CDT WED MAR 16 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Black River At Black River Falls.
* until Saturday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  3:15 PM Wednesday the stage was 52.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 47.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 54 feet 
  Thursday morning. The river will fall below flood stage Saturday 
  morning.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4437 9080 4413 9100 4411 9097 4417 9088 4435 9075

$$

WIC063-121-171224-
/O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0005.160318T0421Z-160322T0112Z/
/GALW3.2.ER.160318T0421Z.160319T0600Z.160321T0712Z.NO/
424 PM CDT WED MAR 16 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Black River Near Galesville.
* from Thursday evening to Monday evening...Or until the warning is 
  cancelled.
* At  3:45 PM Wednesday the stage was 6.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage Thursday evening and continue 
  to rise to near 14 feet Saturday morning. The river will fall 
  below flood stage Monday morning.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet...Flooding mainly impacts wildlands and 
  agricultural pasture land. However the approach to the south end of
  the County Road VV Bridge over the Black River may be flooded.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4413 9100 4407 9133 4395 9138 4393 9135 4411 9097

$$

WIC011-121-171224-
/O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0004.160317T0600Z-160318T0600Z/
/ARCW3.1.ER.160317T0600Z.160317T0600Z.160317T1200Z.NO/
424 PM CDT WED MAR 16 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Trempealeau River AT Arcadia.
* from late tonight to late Thursday night...Or until the warning is 
  cancelled.
* At  3:15 PM Wednesday the stage was 6.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to crest near flood stage 
  Thursday morning.
* Impact...At 8.0 feet...Minor flooding begins. A few streets are 
  affected by high water, and pumping operations begin. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4423 9158 4432 9146 4432 9143 4426 9145 4422 9158

$$

WIC011-121-171224-
/O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-160321T0112Z/
/DDGW3.1.ER.160317T2100Z.160319T0000Z.160320T0712Z.NO/
424 PM CDT WED MAR 16 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Trempealeau River At Dodge.
* until Sunday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  3:45 PM Wednesday the stage was 8.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage Thursday and continue to rise 
  to near 10 feet Friday evening. The river will fall below 
  flood stage Sunday.
* Impact...At 9.5 feet...The entrance road to the Trempealeau National
  Wildlife Refuge is flooded.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4404 9158 4420 9163 4423 9158 4422 9158 4402 9149

$$

WIC057-171224-
/O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0007.160318T1500Z-160322T2100Z/
/NCAW3.2.ER.160318T1500Z.160319T1800Z.160322T0300Z.UU/
424 PM CDT WED MAR 16 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Yellow River AT Necedah.
* from Friday morning to Tuesday afternoon...Or until the warning is 
  cancelled.
* At  3:30 PM Wednesday the stage was 12.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage Friday morning and continue to
  rise to near 16.8 feet Saturday. The river will fall below flood
  stage Monday.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4406 9003 4400 9001 4399 8997 4401 8996 4407 8998

$$
395 
WGUS83 KARX 170241
FLSARX
 
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LA CROSSE WI
941 PM CDT WED MAR 16 2016

.The Trempealeau River at Arcadia is expected to crest below flood
stage tonight...Therefore the flood warning has been cancelled.

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 .

&&

WIC011-121-170311-
/O.CAN.KARX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-160318T0600Z/
/ARCW3.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
941 PM CDT WED MAR 16 2016

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  The Trempealeau River AT Arcadia.
* At  8:00 PM Wednesday the stage was 6.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is forecast to fall below 6 feet Thursday
  afternoon. 


$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 15, 3:32 AM CDTHigh Wind WatchARXCrawford, Grant, La Crosse, Richland, Vernon11 hr
Mar 15, 7:45 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementARXBuffalo, La Crosse, Trempealeau60 min
Mar 15, 10:39 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningARXJackson4 days
Mar 15, 10:39 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningARXBuffalo, Trempealeau5 days
Mar 15, 2:52 PM CDTWinter Weather AdvisoryARXClark, Taylor35 hr
Mar 15, 2:58 PM CDTHigh Wind WarningARXAdams, Crawford, Grant, Juneau, La Crosse, Monroe and 2 more28 hr
Mar 15, 2:58 PM CDTWind AdvisoryARXAdams, Buffalo, Crawford, Jackson, Juneau, La Crosse and 4 more28 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.