River Flood Warning 32, NWS La Crosse, WI

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WGUS83 KARX 041549
FLSARX


Flood Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
1049 AM CDT Fri May 4 2018

.Flooding continues along the Kickapoo River.

River forecasts take into account both observed and forecast 
precipitation.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

WIC081-123-050649-
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/ONTW3.1.ER.180504T1027Z.180504T1245Z.180504T2300Z.NO/
1049 AM CDT Fri May 4 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Kickapoo River at Ontario.
* until Saturday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 9:15 AM Friday the stage was 16.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 16.5 feet this
  morning. The river will fall below flood stage this evening.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4381 9051 4368 9057 4368 9061 4382 9061

$$

WIC123-050649-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-180509T0000Z/
/REAW3.1.ER.000000T0000Z.180505T0000Z.180508T0600Z.NO/
1049 AM CDT Fri May 4 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Kickapoo River at Readstown.
* until Tuesday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 10:00 AM Friday the stage was 13.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 13.7 feet by this
  evening. The river will fall below flood stage Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet...Water is up to the bottom of the Charles 
  Street Bridge.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4346 9072 4341 9077 4341 9079 4347 9078 4348 9073

$$

WIC023-050649-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0025.000000T0000Z-180509T0000Z/
/SOGW3.1.ER.000000T0000Z.180505T0600Z.180508T0000Z.NO/
1049 AM CDT Fri May 4 2018

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Kickapoo River at Soldiers Grove.
* until Tuesday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 10:16 AM Friday the stage was 13.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 14.3 feet by 
  Saturday morning. The river will fall below flood stage Monday 
  evening.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet...Water may begin to flood the park and 
  campground area in the old section of town.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4341 9077 4339 9077 4336 9081 4337 9085 4341 9079

$$

CA

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WGUS83 KARX 041653
FLSARX


Flood Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
1153 AM CDT Fri May 4 2018

.The Flood Warning is cancelled for the Kickapoo River at Ontario.

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 .

&&

WIC081-123-041723-
/O.CAN.KARX.FL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-180505T1700Z/
/ONTW3.1.ER.180504T1027Z.180504T1245Z.180504T1506Z.NO/
1153 AM CDT Fri May 4 2018

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  The Kickapoo River at Ontario.
* At 11:00 AM Friday the stage was 15.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Fell below flood stage at 10:06 AM Friday.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall through tonight.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4381 9051 4368 9057 4368 9061 4382 9061

$$

CA

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
612 AM CDT Fri May 4 2018

.SHORT TERM...(Today and tonight)
Issued at 346 AM CDT Fri May 4 2018

MRMS rainfall shows a wide swath of 0.5 to 2.0 inches across much
of the forecast area. Higher values of 2-3 inches have fallen
across a narrow swath of Chickasaw, Winneshiek, and Allamakee
Counties. In these areas, there have been sharp rises on rivers
and streams with minor to major flooding expected to occur. When
combined with additional river flooding across southwest WI, will
continue the Flood Watch to allow water to work through the river
system. The good news is that thunderstorms have ended and the
heaviest rainfall is quickly moving north and east. Up to another
0.25 inch is possible through sunrise. See hydrology section below
for additional details.

For the rest of today, expect clearing skies from west to east
with afternoon highs in the 70s. A tight surface pressure
gradient will result in breezy northwest winds with gusts up to 25
mph. In addition, deep boundary layer mixing will promote drying
near the surface with humidity dropping to between 25 and 35
percent. See fire weather section below for additional details.

.LONG TERM...(Saturday through Thursday)
Issued at 346 AM CDT Fri May 4 2018

Some difference in timing and amounts, but most guidance paints
additional showers and thunderstorms Saturday afternoon into
Saturday night as a cold front sweeps across the area. Despite
MUCAPE of 1000-2000 J/kg, deep layer shear is lacking, so not
expecting any severe weather at this time.

Dry conditions will be the rule Sunday through Tuesday as
northwest flow aloft transitions to ridging. Daily highs will be
a bit cooler in the 60s with some spots nudging into the lower
70s. Another Pacific short-wave trough moves across the region
Wednesday, bringing a chance for mainly showers. Thursday looks
dry with highs in the 60s.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 12Z TAFS through 12Z Saturday morning)
Issued at 612 AM CDT Fri May 4 2018

Expect VFR conditions at TAF airfields through the period. Rain
from overnight has moved east and expect clearing skies from west
to east this morning. West-northwest winds will increase late this
morning and afternoon, gusting at times up to 25 kts at KRST. Then
expect winds to weaken this evening and turn to the south-
southwest.

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...
Issued at 346 AM CDT Fri May 4 2018

Light to moderate rain showers will move out of the region through
mid-morning. Radar rainfall estimates show most areas have
received 0.5 to 2.0 inches with upwards of 3 inches across parts
of northeast IA. Taylor County has seen the least amount of rain
with around 0.25 inch. Skies will clear from west to east through
the day and deep boundary layer mixing this afternoon will promote
breezy northwest winds gusting up to 25 mph with relative humidity
between 25 and 35 percent. With recent/current rainfall and FFMC
values today ranging from 65 to 80, fire weather concerns will be
minimized. That said, will need to watch areas north of I-94 to
see if it dries out more given less overall rainfall.

&&

.HYDROLOGY...
Issued at 346 AM CDT Fri May 4 2018

Besides minor flooding along much of the Mississippi River,
recent rainfall of 1-3 inches has resulted in some rapid rises on
area rivers and streams, especially across northeast IA and
southwest WI. Particularly hard-hit rivers include the Turkey,
Little Turkey, Upper Iowa, and Kickapoo. Expect minor to major
flooding over the next 12-24 hours or until water moves through
the river system. Additional flooding is possible in low-lying
areas.

Flooding is still possible in areas that haven't seen higher water
levels, so the Flood Watch will be allowed to continue through
this morning.

&&

.ARX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WI...Flood Watch until noon CDT today for WIZ053>055-061.

MN...None.
IA...Flood Watch until noon CDT today for IAZ010-011-029-030.

&&

SHORT TERM...Rogers
LONG TERM...Rogers
AVIATION...Rogers
FIRE WEATHER...Rogers
HYDROLOGY...Rogers

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
418 AM CDT Fri May 4 2018

IAZ010-011-029-030-WIZ053>055-061-050930-
Winneshiek-Allamakee-Fayette-Clayton-Vernon-Crawford-Richland-
Grant-
418 AM CDT Fri May 4 2018

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northeast Iowa
and southwest Wisconsin.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

A Flood Watch is in effect until noon today.

Minor to major flooding will continue along many rivers and
streams across northeast Iowa and southwest Wisconsin due to
recent heavy rainfall. Please visit water.weather.gov for
the latest river forecast information.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday

Flooding will continue along many rivers and streams until water
from recent heavy rainfall moves through the river system. Please
visit water.weather.gov for the latest river forecast
information.

Thunderstorms are possible Saturday afternoon into Saturday night.
Severe weather is not expected with the primary threat being
lightning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

No action needed.

.EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATION...

No webinar is scheduled.

IAZ008-009-018-019-MNZ079-086>088-094>096-WIZ017-029-032>034-
041>044-050930-
Mitchell-Howard-Floyd-Chickasaw-Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-
Mower-Fillmore-Houston-Taylor-Clark-Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson-
La Crosse-Monroe-Juneau-Adams-
418 AM CDT Fri May 4 2018

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of north central
Iowa...northeast Iowa...southeast Minnesota...central Wisconsin...
north central Wisconsin and west central Wisconsin.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Minor flooding will continue along the Mississippi River. Please visit
water.weather.gov for the latest river forecast information.

Gusty northwest wind and low humidity may lead to elevated fire
weather conditions this afternoon and evening for those areas
north of Interstate 94 that did not receive as much rain Thursday
afternoon through this morning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday

Minor flooding will continue along the Mississippi River. Please visit
water.weather.gov for the latest river forecast information.

Thunderstorms are possible Saturday afternoon into Saturday night.
Severe weather is not expected with the primary threat being
lightning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

No action needed.

.EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATION...

No webinar is scheduled.

Rogers