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River Flood Warning 3, NWS La Crosse, WI
NWS La Crosse, WI issued this river flood warning at Feb 21, 2017, 11:14 AM CST for La Crosse County, Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. It took effect at Feb 22, 2017, 8:43 PM CST. It was in force for 4 days.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 21, 2017, 11:14 AM CST (17:14 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 22, 2017, 8:43 PM CST
- Expired
- Feb 26, 2017, 3:00 PM CST
- In force
- 4 days
- Issued by
- NWS La Crosse, WI
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Moderate
Counties La Crosse County, WI, Trempealeau County, WI
The radar
The La Crosse radar (KARX), 26 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 17:14 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The river
Written for the forecast point Black River (WI) at Galesville (GALW3).
- Action stage
- 10 ft
- Minor stage
- 12 ft
- Moderate stage
- 13 ft
- Major stage
- 15 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 05382000, 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.
505 WGUS43 KARX 211714 FLWARX BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED FLOOD WARNING National Weather Service La Crosse WI 1114 AM CST TUE FEB 21 2017 .Melting snow, along with recent rainfall, will cause river levels along the Black River near Galesville to rise above flood stage. Here is the latest stage and forecast information. 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 . && WIC063-121-220514- /O.NEW.KARX.FL.W.0003.170223T0243Z-170226T2100Z/ /GALW3.2.ER.170223T0243Z.170224T0600Z.170226T0300Z.NO/ 1114 AM CST TUE FEB 21 2017 The National Weather Service in La Crosse WI has issued a * Flood Warning for The Black River Near Galesville. * from Wednesday evening to Sunday afternoon. * At 10:45 AM Tuesday the stage was 6.8 feet. * Flood stage is 12.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...Rise above flood stage by Wednesday evening and continue to rise to near 14.0 feet by Friday morning. The river will fall below flood stage by Saturday evening. * Impact...At 12.0 feet...Flooding mainly impacts wildlands and agricultural pasture land. However the approach to the south end of the County Road VV Bridge over the Black River may be flooded. && LAT...LON 4413 9100 4407 9133 4395 9138 4393 9135 4411 9097 $$
16 follow-up statements
538 WGUS83 KARX 211854 FLSARX Flood Statement National Weather Service La Crosse WI 1254 PM CST TUE FEB 21 2017 .A Flood Warning continues for the Black River from Black River Falls to Galesville. River forecasts take into account both observed and forecast precipitation. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive cars into flooded areas. Remember, it only takes two feet of water to float most automobiles, including sport utility vehicles. Turn Around, Don't Drown! Additional river and weather information is available at... http://www.weather.gov/lacrosse . && WIC053-220954- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170224T2100Z/ /BRFW3.2.ER.170221T0811Z.170222T0000Z.170224T0300Z.NO/ 1254 PM CST TUE FEB 21 2017 The Flood Warning continues for The Black River At Black River Falls. * until Friday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 11:15 AM Tuesday the stage was 51.9 feet. * Flood stage is 47.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 54.0 feet by this evening. The river will fall below flood stage Thursday evening. && LAT...LON 4437 9080 4413 9100 4411 9097 4417 9088 4435 9075 $$ WIC063-121-220954- /O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0003.170223T0243Z-170226T2100Z/ /GALW3.2.ER.170223T0243Z.170224T0600Z.170226T0300Z.NO/ 1254 PM CST TUE FEB 21 2017 The Flood Warning continues for The Black River Near Galesville. * from Wednesday evening to Sunday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 11:45 AM Tuesday the stage was 6.9 feet. * Flood stage is 12.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...Rise above flood stage by Wednesday evening and continue to rise to near 14.0 feet by Friday morning. The river will fall below flood stage by Saturday evening. * Impact...At 12.0 feet...Flooding mainly impacts wildlands and agricultural pasture land. However the approach to the south end of the County Road VV Bridge over the Black River may be flooded. && LAT...LON 4413 9100 4407 9133 4395 9138 4393 9135 4411 9097 $$
504 WGUS83 KARX 212322 FLSARX Flood Statement National Weather Service La Crosse WI 522 PM CST TUE FEB 21 2017 ..A Flood Warning remains in effect for the Black River from Black River Falls to Galesville. The river has crested at Black River Falls...but remains above moderate flood stage. At Galesville...the river is forecast to rise above flood stage Wednesday evening. River forecasts take into account both observed and forecast precipitation. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive cars into flooded areas. Remember, it only takes two feet of water to float most automobiles, including sport utility vehicles. Turn Around, Don't Drown! Additional river and weather information is available at... http://www.weather.gov/lacrosse . && WIC053-221422- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170224T2043Z/ /BRFW3.2.ER.170221T0811Z.170221T2000Z.170224T0243Z.NO/ 522 PM CST TUE FEB 21 2017 The Flood Warning continues for The Black River At Black River Falls. * until Friday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 4:15 PM Tuesday the stage was 51.9 feet. * Flood stage is 47.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring. * Forecast...The river will continue to fall...Dropping below flood stage Thursday evening. && LAT...LON 4437 9080 4413 9100 4411 9097 4417 9088 4435 9075 $$ WIC063-121-221421- /O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0003.170223T0243Z-170226T2100Z/ /GALW3.2.ER.170223T0243Z.170224T0600Z.170226T0300Z.NO/ 522 PM CST TUE FEB 21 2017 The Flood Warning continues for The Black River Near Galesville. * from Wednesday evening to Sunday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 4:45 PM Tuesday the stage was 7.2 feet. * Flood stage is 12.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...Rise above flood stage Wednesday evening and continue to rise to near 14.0 feet by Friday morning. The river is expected to fall below flood stage Saturday evening. * Impact...At 12.0 feet...Flooding mainly impacts wildlands and agricultural pasture land. However the approach to the south end of the County Road VV Bridge over the Black River may be flooded. && LAT...LON 4413 9100 4407 9133 4395 9138 4393 9135 4411 9097 $$ Hollan
485 WGUS83 KARX 220301 FLSARX Flood Statement National Weather Service La Crosse WI 901 PM CST TUE FEB 21 2017 .A Flood Warning remains in effect for the Black River from Black River Falls to Galesville. The river has crested at Black River Falls...but remains above moderate flood stage. At Galesville...the river is forecast to rise above flood stage by Thursday morning. River forecasts take into account both observed and forecast precipitation. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive cars into flooded areas. Remember, it only takes two feet of water to float most automobiles, including sport utility vehicles. Turn Around, Don't Drown! Additional river and weather information is available at... http://www.weather.gov/lacrosse . && WIC053-221801- /O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170224T2043Z/ /BRFW3.2.ER.170221T0811Z.170221T2000Z.170224T0243Z.NO/ 901 PM CST TUE FEB 21 2017 The Flood Warning continues for The Black River At Black River Falls. * until Friday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 7:15 PM Tuesday the stage was 51.7 feet. * Flood stage is 47.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring. * Forecast...The river will continue to fall...Dropping below flood stage Thursday evening. && LAT...LON 4437 9080 4413 9100 4411 9097 4417 9088 4435 9075 $$ WIC063-121-221801- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0003.170223T0600Z-170226T1800Z/ /GALW3.2.ER.170223T0600Z.170224T0000Z.170226T0000Z.NO/ 901 PM CST TUE FEB 21 2017 The Flood Warning continues for The Black River Near Galesville. * from late Wednesday night to Sunday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 8:45 PM Tuesday the stage was 7.4 feet. * Flood stage is 12.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...Rise above flood stage by Thursday morning and continue to rise to near 13.6 feet by Thursday evening. The river is expected to fall below flood stage by Saturday evening. * Impact...At 12.0 feet...Flooding mainly impacts wildlands and agricultural pasture land. However the approach to the south end of the County Road VV Bridge over the Black River may be flooded. && LAT...LON 4413 9100 4407 9133 4395 9138 4393 9135 4411 9097 $$ Hollan
201 WGUS83 KARX 221017 FLSARX Flood Statement National Weather Service La Crosse WI 417 AM CST WED FEB 22 2017 .A Flood Warning remains in effect for the Black River from Black River Falls to Galesville. The river has crested at Black River Falls...but remains above flood stage. At Galesville...the river is forecast to rise above flood stage by Thursday morning. River forecasts take into account both observed and forecast precipitation. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive cars into flooded areas. Remember, it only takes two feet of water to float most automobiles, including sport utility vehicles. Turn Around, Don't Drown! Additional river and weather information is available at... http://www.weather.gov/lacrosse . && WIC053-230117- /O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170224T2043Z/ /BRFW3.2.ER.170221T0811Z.170221T2000Z.170224T0243Z.NO/ 417 AM CST WED FEB 22 2017 The Flood Warning continues for The Black River At Black River Falls. * until Friday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 3:15 AM Wednesday the stage was 50.6 feet. * Flood stage is 47.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will fall below flood stage Thursday evening. && LAT...LON 4437 9080 4413 9100 4411 9097 4417 9088 4435 9075 $$ WIC063-121-230117- /O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0003.170223T0600Z-170226T1800Z/ /GALW3.2.ER.170223T0600Z.170224T0000Z.170226T0000Z.NO/ 417 AM CST WED FEB 22 2017 The Flood Warning continues for The Black River Near Galesville. * from late tonight to Sunday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 3:45 AM Wednesday the stage was 7.9 feet. * Flood stage is 12.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...Rise above flood stage by Thursday morning and continue to rise to near 13.6 feet by Thursday evening. The river will fall below flood stage by Saturday evening. * Impact...At 12.0 feet...Flooding mainly impacts wildlands and agricultural pasture land. However the approach to the south end of the County Road VV Bridge over the Black River may be flooded. && LAT...LON 4413 9100 4407 9133 4395 9138 4393 9135 4411 9097 $$
439 WGUS83 KARX 221712 FLSARX Flood Statement National Weather Service La Crosse WI 1112 AM CST WED FEB 22 2017 .The Flood Warning continues for the Black River from Black River Falls to near Galesville. River forecasts take into account both observed and forecast precipitation. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive cars into flooded areas. Remember, it only takes two feet of water to float most automobiles, including sport utility vehicles. Turn Around, Don't Drown! Additional river and weather information is available at... http://www.weather.gov/lacrosse . && WIC053-230812- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170224T1938Z/ /BRFW3.2.ER.170221T0811Z.170221T2000Z.170224T0138Z.NO/ 1112 AM CST WED FEB 22 2017 The Flood Warning continues for The Black River At Black River Falls. * until Friday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 9:15 AM Wednesday the stage was 50.2 feet. * Flood stage is 47.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue to fall and will drop below flood stage Thursday evening. && LAT...LON 4437 9080 4413 9100 4411 9097 4417 9088 4435 9075 $$ WIC063-121-230811- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0003.170223T1320Z-170227T0130Z/ /GALW3.2.ER.170223T1320Z.170224T1200Z.170226T0730Z.NO/ 1112 AM CST WED FEB 22 2017 The Flood Warning continues for The Black River Near Galesville. * from Thursday morning to Sunday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 10:45 AM Wednesday the stage was 8.5 feet. * Flood stage is 12.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...Rise above flood stage by Thursday morning and continue to rise to near 13.4 feet by Friday morning. The river will fall below flood stage by Sunday 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 $$
780 WGUS83 KARX 230155 FLSARX Flood Statement National Weather Service La Crosse WI 755 PM CST WED FEB 22 2017 .The Flood Warning continues for the Black River from Black River Falls to near Galesville. River forecasts take into account both observed and forecast precipitation. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive cars into flooded areas. Remember, it only takes two feet of water to float most automobiles, including sport utility vehicles. Turn Around, Don't Drown! Additional river and weather information is available at... http://www.weather.gov/lacrosse . && WIC053-231655- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170224T0720Z/ /BRFW3.2.ER.170221T0811Z.170221T2000Z.170223T1320Z.NO/ 755 PM CST WED FEB 22 2017 The Flood Warning continues for The Black River At Black River Falls. * until late Thursday night...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 6:15 PM Wednesday the stage was 48.9 feet. * Flood stage is 47.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue to fall...Dropping below flood stage by Thursday morning. * Impact...At 47.0 feet...Some rural roads may begin to flood including county Highway VV downstream near the La Crosse County line. && LAT...LON 4437 9080 4413 9100 4411 9097 4417 9088 4435 9075 $$ WIC063-121-231655- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0003.170223T1054Z-170226T1800Z/ /GALW3.2.ER.170223T1054Z.170224T0600Z.170226T0000Z.NO/ 755 PM CST WED FEB 22 2017 The Flood Warning continues for The Black River Near Galesville. * from late tonight to Sunday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 6:45 PM Wednesday the stage was 10.0 feet. * Flood stage is 12.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...Rise above flood stage by Thursday morning and continue to rise to near 13.3 feet by Friday morning. The river will fall below flood stage by Saturday evening. * Impact...At 12.0 feet...Flooding mainly impacts wildlands and agricultural pasture land. However the approach to the south end of the County Road VV Bridge over the Black River may be flooded. && LAT...LON 4413 9100 4407 9133 4395 9138 4393 9135 4411 9097 $$
006 WGUS83 KARX 231043 FLSARX Flood Statement National Weather Service La Crosse WI 443 AM CST THU FEB 23 2017 .The recent rainfall along with snow melt has pushed river levels above flood stage along portions of the Yellow River in central Wisconsin and the Black River in west-central Wisconsin. River forecasts take into account both observed and forecast precipitation. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive cars into flooded areas. Remember, it only takes two feet of water to float most automobiles, including sport utility vehicles. Turn Around, Don't Drown! Additional river and weather information is available at... http://www.weather.gov/lacrosse . && WIC053-240143- /O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170224T0720Z/ /BRFW3.2.ER.170221T0811Z.170221T2000Z.170223T1320Z.NO/ 443 AM CST THU FEB 23 2017 The Flood Warning continues for The Black River At Black River Falls. * until late tonight...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 3:15 AM Thursday the stage was 48.4 feet. * Flood stage is 47.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue to fall...Dropping below flood stage this morning. * Impact...At 47.0 feet...Some rural roads may begin to flood including county Highway VV downstream near the La Crosse County line. && LAT...LON 4437 9080 4413 9100 4411 9097 4417 9088 4435 9075 $$ WIC063-121-240143- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0003.170223T1039Z-170226T1800Z/ /GALW3.2.ER.170223T0609Z.170224T0600Z.170226T0000Z.NO/ 443 AM CST THU FEB 23 2017 The Flood Warning continues for The Black River Near Galesville. * until Sunday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 3:45 AM Thursday the stage was 13.1 feet. * Flood stage is 12.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 13.3 feet by Friday morning. The river will fall below flood stage Saturday evening. * Impact...At 12.0 feet...Flooding mainly impacts wildlands and agricultural pasture land. However the approach to the south end of the County Road VV Bridge over the Black River may be flooded. && LAT...LON 4413 9100 4407 9133 4395 9138 4393 9135 4411 9097 $$ WIC057-240143- /O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0006.170223T1200Z-170301T1200Z/ /NCAW3.2.ER.170223T1200Z.170224T1200Z.170228T1800Z.UU/ 443 AM CST THU FEB 23 2017 The Flood Warning continues for The Yellow River AT Necedah. * until Wednesday morning...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 3:30 AM Thursday the stage was 12.9 feet. * Flood stage is 15.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...Rise above flood stage this morning and continue to rise to near 17.8 feet by Friday morning. The river will fall below flood stage by Tuesday. && LAT...LON 4415 9009 4415 9014 4395 9006 4396 9003 $$
266 WGUS83 KARX 231629 FLSARX Flood Statement National Weather Service La Crosse WI 1029 AM CST THU FEB 23 2017 .Melting snow, along with recent rainfall, has caused river levels to rise above flood stage. Here is the latest stage and forecast information. 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 . && WIC053-240729- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170224T2015Z/ /BRFW3.2.ER.170221T0811Z.170221T2000Z.170224T0215Z.NO/ 1029 AM CST THU FEB 23 2017 The Flood Warning continues for The Black River At Black River Falls. * until Friday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 9:15 AM Thursday the stage was 48.0 feet. * Flood stage is 47.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue to fall...Dropping below flood stage by this evening. * Impact...At 47.0 feet...Some rural roads may begin to flood including county Highway VV downstream near the La Crosse County line. && LAT...LON 4437 9080 4413 9100 4411 9097 4417 9088 4435 9075 $$ WIC063-121-240729- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170227T0000Z/ /GALW3.2.ER.170223T0609Z.170223T1545Z.170226T0600Z.NO/ 1029 AM CST THU FEB 23 2017 The Flood Warning continues for The Black River Near Galesville. * until Sunday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 9:45 AM Thursday the stage was 13.7 feet. * Flood stage is 12.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will hold nearly steady into tonight and then start dropping Friday morning...Dropping below flood stage by Sunday morning. * Impact...At 12.0 feet...Flooding mainly impacts wildlands and agricultural pasture land. However the approach to the south end of the County Road VV Bridge over the Black River may be flooded. && LAT...LON 4413 9100 4407 9133 4395 9138 4393 9135 4411 9097 $$
733 WGUS83 KARX 240243 FLSARX Flood Statement National Weather Service La Crosse WI 843 PM CST THU FEB 23 2017 .Melting snow, along with recent rainfall, has caused river levels to rise above flood stage. Here is the latest stage and forecast information. 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 . && WIC053-241743- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170225T0000Z/ /BRFW3.2.ER.170221T0811Z.170221T2000Z.170224T0600Z.NO/ 843 PM CST THU FEB 23 2017 The Flood Warning continues for The Black River At Black River Falls. * until Friday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 7:15 PM Thursday the stage was 47.3 feet. * Flood stage is 47.0 feet. * Forecast...The river will continue to fall...Dropping below flood stage by Friday morning. * Impact...At 47.0 feet...Some rural roads may begin to flood including county Highway VV downstream near the La Crosse County line. && LAT...LON 4437 9080 4413 9100 4411 9097 4417 9088 4435 9075 $$ WIC063-121-241742- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170227T1000Z/ /GALW3.2.ER.170223T0609Z.170224T0045Z.170226T1600Z.NO/ 843 PM CST THU FEB 23 2017 The Flood Warning continues for The Black River Near Galesville. * until late Sunday night...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 7:45 PM Thursday the stage was 13.9 feet. * Flood stage is 12.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue to fall...Dropping below flood stage by Sunday morning. * Impact...At 12.0 feet...Flooding mainly impacts wildlands and agricultural pasture land. However the approach to the south end of the County Road VV Bridge over the Black River may be flooded. && LAT...LON 4413 9100 4407 9133 4395 9138 4393 9135 4411 9097 $$
368 WGUS83 KARX 241039 FLSARX Flood Statement National Weather Service La Crosse WI 439 AM CST FRI FEB 24 2017 .A Flood Warning continues for the Black River near Galesville and the Yellow River at Necedah. 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 . && WIC063-121-250139- /O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170227T1000Z/ /GALW3.2.ER.170223T0609Z.170224T0045Z.170226T1600Z.NO/ 439 AM CST FRI FEB 24 2017 The Flood Warning continues for The Black River Near Galesville. * until late Sunday night...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 3:45 AM Friday 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 continue to fall...Dropping below flood stage by Sunday 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 $$ WIC057-250139- /O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-170301T0000Z/ /NCAW3.3.ER.170223T1420Z.170224T0715Z.170228T0600Z.UU/ 439 AM CST FRI FEB 24 2017 The Flood Warning continues for The Yellow River AT Necedah. * until Tuesday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 3:30 AM Friday the stage was 18.4 feet. * Flood stage is 15.0 feet. * Major flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is near crest now and will start to fall this morning...Dropping below flood stage by Tuesday morning. && LAT...LON 4415 9009 4415 9014 4395 9006 4396 9003 $$
735 WGUS83 KARX 241610 FLSARX Flood Statement National Weather Service La Crosse WI 1010 AM CST FRI FEB 24 2017 .A Flood Warning continues for the Black River near Galesville and the Yellow River at Necedah, however levels are falling. 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 . && WIC063-121-250710- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170227T0400Z/ /GALW3.2.ER.170223T0609Z.170224T0045Z.170226T1000Z.NO/ 1010 AM CST FRI FEB 24 2017 The Flood Warning continues for The Black River Near Galesville. * until Sunday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 9:45 AM Friday the stage was 13.4 feet. * Flood stage is 12.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue to fall...Dropping below flood stage by Sunday 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 $$ WIC057-250710- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-170228T2200Z/ /NCAW3.3.ER.170223T1420Z.170224T0715Z.170228T0400Z.UU/ 1010 AM CST FRI FEB 24 2017 The Flood Warning continues for The Yellow River AT Necedah. * until Tuesday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 8:30 AM Friday the stage was 18.2 feet. * Flood stage is 15.0 feet. * Major flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue to fall...Dropping below flood stage by Monday evening. && LAT...LON 4415 9009 4415 9014 4395 9006 4396 9003 $$
129 WGUS83 KARX 250248 FLSARX Flood Statement National Weather Service La Crosse WI 848 PM CST FRI FEB 24 2017 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 . && WIC063-121-251748- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170226T2200Z/ /GALW3.2.ER.170223T0609Z.170224T0045Z.170226T0400Z.NO/ 848 PM CST FRI FEB 24 2017 The Flood Warning continues for The Black River Near Galesville. * until Sunday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 7:45 PM Friday 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...Dropping below flood stage by Saturday evening. * Impact...At 12.0 feet...Flooding mainly impacts wildlands and agricultural pasture land. However the approach to the south end of the County Road VV Bridge over the Black River may be flooded. && LAT...LON 4413 9100 4407 9133 4395 9138 4393 9135 4411 9097 $$ WIC057-251748- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-170301T0300Z/ /NCAW3.3.ER.170223T1420Z.170224T0715Z.170228T0900Z.UU/ 848 PM CST FRI FEB 24 2017 The Flood Warning continues for The Yellow River AT Necedah. * until Tuesday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 7:30 PM Friday the stage was 17.6 feet. * Flood stage is 15.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue to fall...Dropping below flood stage by Tuesday morning. && LAT...LON 4415 9009 4415 9014 4395 9006 4396 9003 $$
255 WGUS83 KARX 250955 FLSARX Flood Statement National Weather Service La Crosse WI 355 AM CST SAT FEB 25 2017 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 . && WIC063-121-260055- /O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170226T2200Z/ /GALW3.2.ER.170223T0609Z.170224T0045Z.170226T0400Z.NO/ 355 AM CST SAT FEB 25 2017 The Flood Warning continues for The Black River Near Galesville. * until Sunday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 2:45 AM Saturday the stage was 12.7 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...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 $$
617 WGUS83 KARX 251554 FLSARX Flood Statement National Weather Service La Crosse WI 954 AM CST SAT FEB 25 2017 ..A Flood Warning continues for the Black River near Galesville and the Yellow River at Necedah, however levels are falling. River forecasts take into account both observed and forecast precipitation. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive cars into flooded areas. Remember, it only takes two feet of water to float most automobiles, including sport utility vehicles. Turn Around, Don't Drown! Additional river and weather information is available at... http://www.weather.gov/lacrosse . && WIC063-121-260654- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170226T1600Z/ /GALW3.2.ER.170223T0609Z.170224T0045Z.170225T2200Z.NO/ 954 AM CST SAT FEB 25 2017 The Flood Warning continues for The Black River Near Galesville. * until Sunday morning...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 8:45 AM Saturday the stage was 12.2 feet. * Flood stage is 12.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue to fall...Dropping below flood stage late this afternoon. * Impact...At 12.0 feet...Flooding mainly impacts wildlands and agricultural pasture land. However the approach to the south end of the County Road VV Bridge over the Black River may be flooded. && LAT...LON 4413 9100 4407 9133 4395 9138 4393 9135 4411 9097 $$ WIC057-260654- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-170228T2100Z/ /NCAW3.3.ER.170223T1420Z.170224T0715Z.170228T0300Z.UU/ 954 AM CST SAT FEB 25 2017 The Flood Warning continues for The Yellow River AT Necedah. * until Tuesday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 8:30 AM Saturday the stage was 16.4 feet. * Flood stage is 15.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue to fall...Dropping below flood stage by Monday evening. && LAT...LON 4415 9009 4415 9014 4395 9006 4396 9003 $$
494 WGUS83 KARX 252256 FLSARX Flood Statement National Weather Service La Crosse WI 456 PM CST SAT FEB 25 2017 .A Flood Warning continues for the Black River near Galesville. River levels continue to fall, but the river remains near flood stage. River forecasts take into account both observed and forecast precipitation. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive cars into flooded areas. Remember, it only takes two feet of water to float most automobiles, including sport utility vehicles. Turn Around, Don't Drown! Additional river and weather information is available at... http://www.weather.gov/lacrosse . && WIC063-121-261356- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170226T1800Z/ /GALW3.2.ER.170223T0609Z.170224T0045Z.170226T0000Z.NO/ 456 PM CST SAT FEB 25 2017 The Flood Warning continues for The Black River Near Galesville. * until Sunday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 3:45 PM Saturday the stage was 12.0 feet. * Flood stage is 12.0 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to drop below flood stage later this evening. * Impact...At 12.0 feet...Flooding mainly impacts wildlands and agricultural pasture land. However the approach to the south end of the County Road VV Bridge over the Black River may be flooded. && LAT...LON 4413 9100 4407 9133 4395 9138 4393 9135 4411 9097 $$ Hollan
089 WGUS83 KARX 260626 FLSARX Flood Statement National Weather Service La Crosse WI 1226 AM CST SUN FEB 26 2017 .The Black River near Galesville has fallen below flood stage and will continue to fall over the next several days. River forecasts take into account both observed and forecast precipitation. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive cars into flooded areas. Remember, it only takes two feet of water to float most automobiles, including sport utility vehicles. Turn Around, Don't Drown! Additional river and weather information is available at... http://www.weather.gov/lacrosse . && WIC063-121-260656- /O.CAN.KARX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170226T1800Z/ /GALW3.2.ER.170223T0609Z.170224T0045Z.170225T2130Z.NO/ 1226 AM CST SUN FEB 26 2017 The Flood Warning is cancelled for The Black River Near Galesville. * At 11:45 PM Saturday the stage was 11.7 feet. * Flood stage is 12.0 feet. * Fell below flood stage at 3:30 PM Saturday. * Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 9.8 feet by Monday 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 Feb 21, 5:05 AM CST, 6 hours 9 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Feb 21, 5:05 AM CST, 6 hours 9 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
505 AM CST Tue Feb 21 2017
.SHORT TERM...(Today and tonight)
Issued at 308 AM CST Tue Feb 21 2017
Main fcst concerns this period are the continued unseasonably warm
temps.
Data analysis at 06z had the sfc trough/front moving east across the
area. Last of the rain had all but moved out of the east end of fcst
area with westerly flow and clearing already spreading into the west
end. Cooler temps spreading in as the sky clear, but even these at
06z were still above the normal highs for this time of year. Some
fog developing across central MN into north-central IA where skies
were clear, but SW to west winds of around 5kts most locations
keeping the fog from becoming dense.
No issues noted with 21.00z model initializations. Solutions quite
similar for rising hgts/zonal flow over the region today as the
trough continues quickly exiting. Westerly flow continues over the
region tonight, with the main shortwave track well north of the area
across ND/northern MN. Short-term fcst confidence for dry/warm
weather today/tonight is good.
Shortwave ridging at the sfc and aloft slides across the area this
with a return of SW low level flow/warm advection for this afternoon
and tonight. This south of a weaker sfc low to move into/across
central/northern MN in response to the shortwave energy tracking
across ND/northern MN. All this points to a dry and warming airmass
(sourced from the central/western plains) spreading across the area
for today/tonight. Little in the way of low cold advection behind
trough from Mon/Mon night, with 925mb temps in the +10 to +13C range
by 00z Wed, then continuing to warm a bit tonight. Model soundings
showing mixing to just shy of 925mb this afternoon. Approaching
these mixed 925mb temps with what should be plenty of sunshine, no
snow cover and SW winds 10-20mph this afternoon, would place highs
today in the upper 50s to lower 60s most locations - near the
record highs for Feb 21. Favored warmer of guidance highs today.
Some SW gradient winds of 5 to 10 mph tonight to the BL stirred for
most locations. Blend of guidance lows for tonight, still well above
the normal highs for late Feb, looks well trended.
.LONG TERM...(Wednesday through Monday)
Issued at 308 AM CST Tue Feb 21 2017
For Wednesday thru Thursday night: main fcst concerns this period
are near record/record highs Wed, cooling Wed night thru Thu night
and increasing precip chances/types thru Thu/Thu night.
21.00z model runs in reasonable agreement for a shortwave to track
across central/northern MN Wed then hgts to then rise a bit for Thu
with shortwave ridging to quickly build across the region Thu.
General agreement on stronger troughing coming thru the Rockies Thu
and into the central plains Thu night. Fcst confidence remains good
Wed/Wed night, then falls to average by later Thu/Thu night with
model detail differences having impacts on the sensible weather into
Thu night.
Fcst area under the warm bubble south of the sfc low track Wed, with
925mb temps progged in the +10c to +15c range Wed afternoon. Model
soundings showing a bit deeper mixing Wed afternoon. Sfc gradient
winds of 10-15mph for mixing as well. Some mid/high clouds may
impact temps highs Wed, especially across the north, but across the
south end of the fcst area, potential to hit the 70F mark for highs
in the WI river valley given the continued dry SW low level flow.
Highs Wed could set all time record highs for Feb at some
locations. Trended toward warmer of guidance high Wed. Wed low
does drag a cold front SE across the area Wed night, with a
stronger round of lower level cold advection spreading across the
area Wed night/Thu. Cooling temps for Wed night/Thu, but still
well above the normals. By Thu, clouds/moisture/lift ahead of the
troughing coming thru the Rockies already starts to spread into
the area, with increasing rain chances thru the afternoon. Plenty
of detail differences, but precip chances to continue increasing
Thu night. Question by Thu night and more-so toward Fri morning
become precip types as lower level colder air continues to filter
into the region. Sizable detail differences among the models by
12z Fri with the location of the sfc low: GFS - NE IA, NAM
-central IL, ECMWF - SE IA, Gem - NW MO. This has impacts on how
quickly the deeper cold air arrives and changes any precip to
snow. Nam would be the fastest changeover, GFS the slowest. Given
all these differences by Thu night, stayed with the model/ensemble
consensus at this time, which in itself has and continues present
a lot of spread among members on the late-week storm system.
For Fri thru Mon (days 4 to 7): main fcst concerns this period are
the impending winter storm Fri/Fri night, colder temps for Sat thru
Mon.
Medium range model runs of 21.00z in reasonable enough agreement on
a strong shortwave trough to lift thru the region Fri/Fri night, but
plenty of detail differences to impact the sensible weather outcome
these periods. Decent agreement for colder NW flow aloft over the
Upper Midwest for Sat/Sun, with what detail differences there are
having less impact on the sensible weather thru the weekend.
Surprisingly good agreement for broad mid level ridging to build
across the north-central Conus Mon, ahead of stronger troughing
moving into the western Conus. Fcst confidence is average for Fri
thru Mon.
Still a signal for a strong winter storm system to move across the
the region Fri/Fri night, with potential to drop significant
snowfall somewhere across the area. However this portion of the fcst
looked keyed on 3 stronger pieces of shortwave energy currently
rotating thru the troughing off the Pac coast and how they interact
with each other as they cross the Rockies Thu and eventually reach
the Upper Midwest Fri. Quite a bit of spread remains among the
various ensembles/members, and among the deterministic models. The
sfc low/lower level thermal profile differences coming out of Thu
night continue Fri, with eventual stronger cooling Fri night as the
sfc-mid level trough axis pass. ECMWF has been one of the more
consistent solutions for the Fri/Fri night timeframe, and remains
closer to the middle of the pack/consensus of ensembles/other
deterministic runs. A warm advection/F-Gen band of precip to move
across the area Fri, with the wrap-around deformation band of precip
to swing across the area late Fri/Fri night behind the passing mid
level low. Consensus has snow falling across roughly the NW 1/3 of
the fcst thru Fri, with a change from rain to snow moving across the
central part thru the day, then across the SE end of the fcst area
Fri evening. Again, plenty of timing differences among the models on
this. The earlier the changeover to snow, the greater the potential
accumulation, as models continue to show potential of 1 to perhaps
as high as 2 inches of QPF from Thu night thru Fri night. Strong
signal for a band of heavy snow, just where and how much is not
nailed down yet given all the between model and ensemble
variability. Will hold off on any winter storm watches at this point
but stay tuned. Tight pressure gradient over the area Fri/Fri night
as well, for plenty of wind to go along with the snow. Drier/colder
Can high pressure builds in for the weekend, with temps trending
near to even below normal. Low level warm advection returns for Mon
under the rising hgts/ridging aloft. Consensus highs Mon mostly in
the 30s look good at this time.
&&
.AVIATION...(For the 12Z TAFS through 12Z Wednesday morning)
Issued at 505 AM CST Tue Feb 21 2017
CIGS: low clouds right on the edge at KLSE, and should clear by 12z
or shortly after. Fog was developing post this low cloud shield
though, and some low cigs associated with low vsbys are likely
before mixing out by mid/late morning. Moreso for KRST. Rest of the
day and tonight then look vfr with a few high clouds.
VSBY/wx: Light winds, saturated sfcs resulting in areas of fog that
will impact the taf sites through mid morning. Expect quick
improvement with sun/mixing. KLSE likely to hold more MVFR while
KRST will have to deal with LIFR/IFR for a few hours.
Winds: look for a shift to the south this morning as gradient
tightens a bit and speeds pick up. Southerly flow will hold through
tonight.
&&
.HYDROLOGY...
Issued at 308 AM CST Tue Feb 21 2017
Widespread rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inch Mon/Mon evening have
produced rises on area streams and rivers. The most significant
rises are expected along the Black, Yellow, and Wisconsin Rivers,
whose headwaters are co-located with any remaining snow pack. Minor
to possibly moderate river flooding will be possible at some
locations along these rivers. Minor flooding may also occur along
portions of the Trempealeau and Kickapoo Rivers. Any ongoing river
issues may be exacerbated by the potential winter storm late this
week. See the latest hydrologic products for more details on
specific rivers and forecast stages.
&&
.CLIMATE...
Issued at 308 AM CST Tue Feb 21 2017
After a briefly "cooler" day today, high temperatures will
return to near record territory Tuesday and Wednesday at La
Crosse and Rochester. Lows will also be near record high minimums
at times through mid-week. The warmest day in this stretch is
looking to be Wednesday. Good warming should occur ahead of the
surface low that will be moving across the area with southwest
winds and the potential to mix up to about 900 mb. Some locations
could top the 70 degree mark that day.
Below are the records for La Crosse and Rochester through
Wednesday February 22nd:
Record Highs
------------
La Crosse Rochester
----------- -----------
Tue (21st) 64/1930 Tue (21st) 60/1930
Wed (22nd) 62/1984 Wed (22nd) 59/1930
Record High Lows
----------------
Mon (20th) 41/1930 Mon (20th) 34/1954
Tue (21st) 48/1930 Tue (21st) 39/1930
Wed (22nd) 39/1930 Wed (22nd) 42/1930
&&
.ARX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WI...None.
MN...None.
IA...None.
&&
SHORT TERM...RRS
LONG TERM....RRS
AVIATION.....Rieck
HYDROLOGY....Hollan/RRS
CLIMATE......04/RRSHazardous weather outlook, Feb 21, 4:02 AM CST, 7 hours 12 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service La Crosse WI 402 AM CST Tue Feb 21 2017 IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-MNZ079-086>088-094>096-WIZ017-029- 032>034-041>044-053>055-061-221100- Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette- Clayton-Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston- Taylor-Clark-Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse-Monroe-Juneau- Adams-Vernon-Crawford-Richland-Grant- 402 AM CST Tue Feb 21 2017 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southeast Minnesota...northeast Iowa and southwest into central Wisconsin. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight Runoff from recent rain and snow melt is resulting in rises on area rivers and streams. While most will stay within bank, a few could go into minor flood over the next couple days. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday A potentially potent winter storm is slated to move across the region Thursday night through Friday night. While details are uncertain, this could be a high impact storm with periods of rain and snow along with strong winds. The particulars on this storm will be refined over the next few days. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... No action needed. .EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATION... No webinar is scheduled.
In the hours before
Special weather statement, Feb 21, 6:33 AM CST, 4 hours 41 minutes before
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service La Crosse WI 633 AM CST Tue Feb 21 2017 IAZ008>010-018-019-029-MNZ079-086-087-094-095-211600- Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-Wabasha-Dodge- Olmsted-Mower-Fillmore- Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Decorah, Charles City, New Hampton, Oelwein, Wabasha, Dodge Center, Rochester, Austin, and Preston 633 AM CST Tue Feb 21 2017 ...Areas Of Fog Through Mid Morning... Fog has developed across the area early this morning. It was thick in some locations with visibilities under 1/2 mile. The morning commute to work and school will be impacted. Travelers should be prepared for reduced visibilities. Slow down. The fog will quickly lift by mid to late morning as winds become southerly and increase in speed. Rieck
The office that day
Everything else NWS La Crosse, WI issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 21, 3:58 AM CST | Areal Flood Warning | ARX | Clark, Jackson | 30 hr |
| Feb 21, 11:49 AM CST | River Flood Warning | ARX | Richland, Vernon | 54 hr |
| Feb 21, 11:49 AM CST | River Flood Warning | ARX | Vernon | 56 hr |
| Feb 21, 11:54 AM CST | River Flood Warning | ARX | Juneau | 7 days |
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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.