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River Flood Warning 55, NWS La Crosse, WI
NWS La Crosse, WI issued this river flood warning at Aug 28, 2018, 3:05 AM CDT for Richland County, Vernon County, Wisconsin. It took effect at Aug 28, 2018, 5:48 AM CDT. It was in force for 52 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Aug 28, 2018, 3:05 AM CDT (08:05 UTC)
- In effect from
- Aug 28, 2018, 5:48 AM CDT
- Expired
- Aug 30, 2018, 9:50 AM CDT
- In force
- 52 hr
- Issued by
- NWS La Crosse, WI
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Moderate
Counties Richland County, WI, Vernon County, WI
The radar
The La Crosse radar (KARX), 51 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:09 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The river
Written for the forecast point Kickapoo River at La Farge (LAFW3). The gauge peaked at 19.42 ft at Aug 28, 2018, 7:00 PM CDT.
- Action stage
- 9 ft
- Minor stage
- 12 ft
- Moderate stage
- 13 ft
- Major stage
- 14 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 05408000, 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.
247 WGUS43 KARX 280805 FLWARX BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Warning National Weather Service La Crosse WI 305 AM CDT Tue Aug 28 2018 .Heavy rain over the upper reaches of the Kickapoo River will cause moderate to major flooding from La Farge downstream to Steuben. 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 . && WIC103-123-282006- /O.NEW.KARX.FL.W.0055.180828T1048Z-180830T0936Z/ /LAFW3.2.ER.180828T1048Z.180828T1800Z.180829T1536Z.NO/ 305 AM CDT Tue Aug 28 2018 The National Weather Service in La Crosse WI has issued a * Flood Warning for The Kickapoo River at La Farge. * until late Wednesday night. * At 1:15 AM Tuesday the stage was 7.1 feet. * Flood stage is 12.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...Rise above flood stage this morning and continue to rise to near 13.5 feet this afternoon. * Impact...At 13.0 feet...Some roads are under water and several residences and businesses are affected. However the majority of the people in town are still dry. && LAT...LON 4368 9057 4353 9064 4354 9070 4368 9061 $$ WIC103-123-282006- /O.NEW.KARX.FL.W.0056.180828T1921Z-180904T0000Z/ /VIOW3.2.ER.180828T1921Z.180829T1200Z.180903T0000Z.NO/ 305 AM CDT Tue Aug 28 2018 The National Weather Service in La Crosse WI has issued a * Flood Warning for The Kickapoo River at Viola. * from this afternoon to Monday evening. * Flood stage is 14.0 feet. * Forecast...The river is forecast to rise to near 17.5 feet Wednesday morning. * Impact...At 17.0 feet...Water is flowing over Highway 56 east of Viola. && LAT...LON 4353 9064 4347 9066 4346 9072 4348 9073 4354 9070 $$ WIC123-282006- /O.NEW.KARX.FL.W.0057.180828T1800Z-180902T0600Z/ /REAW3.2.ER.180828T1800Z.180829T1800Z.180901T1200Z.NO/ 305 AM CDT Tue Aug 28 2018 The National Weather Service in La Crosse WI has issued a * Flood Warning for The Kickapoo River at Readstown. * from this afternoon to late Saturday night. * At 2:00 AM Tuesday the stage was 5.7 feet. * Flood stage is 11.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...Rise above flood stage this afternoon and rise to near 15.0 feet Wednesday afternoon. * 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 $$ WIC023-282006- /O.NEW.KARX.FL.W.0058.180829T0508Z-180902T1400Z/ /SOGW3.2.ER.180829T0508Z.180830T0600Z.180901T1400Z.NO/ 305 AM CDT Tue Aug 28 2018 The National Weather Service in La Crosse WI has issued a * Flood Warning for The Kickapoo River at Soldiers Grove. * from late tonight to Sunday morning. * Flood stage is 13.0 feet. * Forecast...The river is forecast to rise to near 17.0 feet Thursday morning. * Impact...At 14.0 feet...Water may begin to flood the park and campground area in the old section of town. && LAT...LON 4341 9077 4339 9077 4336 9081 4337 9085 4341 9079 $$ WIC023-282006- /O.NEW.KARX.FL.W.0059.180828T2324Z-180904T1200Z/ /GMIW3.2.ER.180828T2324Z.180830T1200Z.180903T1200Z.NO/ 305 AM CDT Tue Aug 28 2018 The National Weather Service in La Crosse WI has issued a * Flood Warning for The Kickapoo River at Gays Mills. * from this evening to Tuesday September 04. * Flood stage is 13.0 feet. * Forecast...The river is forecast to rise to near 16.5 feet Thursday morning. * Impact...At 15.0 feet...Moderate flooding is possible in and around Gays Mills. && LAT...LON 4336 9081 4327 9082 4328 9086 4337 9085 $$ WIC023-282006- /O.NEW.KARX.FL.W.0060.180830T0417Z-180904T0300Z/ /STEW3.2.ER.180830T0417Z.180831T0600Z.180903T0900Z.NO/ 305 AM CDT Tue Aug 28 2018 The National Weather Service in La Crosse WI has issued a * Flood Warning for The Kickapoo River at Steuben. * from Wednesday evening to Monday evening. * At 2:45 AM Tuesday the stage was 7.2 feet. * Flood stage is 12.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...Rise above flood stage Wednesday evening and rise to near 14.0 feet Friday morning. * Impact...At 13.0 feet...Bridge Street near the gage begins to flood and Highway 179 may be threatened. && LAT...LON 4327 9082 4308 9085 4306 9092 4315 9091 4328 9086 $$
8 follow-up statements
750 WGUS43 KARX 281831 FLWARX BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Warning National Weather Service La Crosse WI 131 PM CDT Tue Aug 28 2018 ...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Record severity for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Kickapoo River at La Farge affecting Richland and Vernon Counties Kickapoo River at Viola affecting Richland and Vernon Counties Kickapoo River at Readstown affecting Vernon County Kickapoo River at Soldiers Grove affecting Crawford County Kickapoo River at Gays Mills affecting Crawford County Kickapoo River at Steuben affecting Crawford County .Heavy rain overnight has lead to significant rises along the Kickapoo River in southwest Wisconsin. 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 . && WIC081-123-290630- /O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0054.000000T0000Z-180829T1306Z/ /ONTW3.1.ER.180828T0455Z.180828T1900Z.180828T1906Z.NO/ 131 PM CDT Tue Aug 28 2018 The Flood Warning continues for The Kickapoo River at Ontario.* Flood stage is 16.0 feet. * Forecast...The river is forecast to rise to near 16.1 feet today. && LAT...LON 4381 9051 4368 9057 4368 9061 4382 9061 $$ WIC103-123-290630- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0055.000000T0000Z-180830T2200Z/ /LAFW3.3.ER.180828T1238Z.180829T0000Z.180830T0400Z.NR/ 131 PM CDT Tue Aug 28 2018 ...Observed flooding increased from Moderate to Record severity... ...Forecast flooding increased from Moderate to Record severity... The Flood Warning continues for The Kickapoo River at La Farge.* At 1:00 PM Tuesday the stage was 16.1 feet. * Flood stage is 12.0 feet. * Record flooding is occurring and Record flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 16.5 feet by this evening. The river will fall below flood stage Wednesday evening. * Impact...At 14.0 feet...There is significant flooding in and around La Farge. && LAT...LON 4368 9057 4353 9064 4354 9070 4368 9061 $$ WIC103-123-290630- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0056.180828T1830Z-180901T1708Z/ /VIOW3.3.ER.180828T1708Z.180829T1200Z.180831T1708Z.NR/ 131 PM CDT Tue Aug 28 2018 ...Forecast flooding increased from Moderate to Record severity... The Flood Warning continues for The Kickapoo River at Viola. * from this afternoon to Saturday afternoon. * At 12:20 PM Tuesday the stage was 14.1 feet. * Flood stage is 14.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Record flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 23.5 feet by Wednesday morning. The river will fall below flood stage Friday. $$ WIC123-290630- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0057.000000T0000Z-180901T0051Z/ /REAW3.3.ER.180828T1454Z.180829T0000Z.180831T0651Z.NR/ 131 PM CDT Tue Aug 28 2018 ...Observed flooding increased from Moderate to Major severity... ...Forecast flooding increased from Moderate to Record severity... The Flood Warning continues for The Kickapoo River at Readstown.* At 1:00 PM Tuesday the stage was 16.2 feet. * Flood stage is 11.0 feet. * Major flooding is occurring and Record flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 20.5 feet by this evening. The river will fall below flood stage Friday morning. * Impact...At 18.0 feet...Some homes along the river may experience flooding. && LAT...LON 4346 9072 4341 9077 4341 9079 4347 9078 4348 9073 $$ WIC023-290630- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0058.180828T2236Z-180902T0600Z/ /SOGW3.3.ER.180828T2236Z.180829T1800Z.180901T0600Z.NR/ 131 PM CDT Tue Aug 28 2018 ...Forecast flooding increased from Moderate to Record severity... The Flood Warning continues for The Kickapoo River at Soldiers Grove. * from this afternoon to late Saturday night. * At 12:00 PM Tuesday the stage was 10.2 feet. * Flood stage is 13.0 feet. * Record flooding is forecast. * Forecast...Rise above flood stage by today and continue to rise to near 22.5 feet by Wednesday. The river will fall below flood stage by Saturday morning. * Impact...At 20.0 feet...Significant flooding occurs in the older parts of town. && LAT...LON 4341 9077 4339 9077 4336 9081 4337 9085 4341 9079 $$ WIC023-290630- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0059.180829T0506Z-180903T1443Z/ /GMIW3.3.ER.180829T0506Z.180830T0000Z.180902T1443Z.NR/ 131 PM CDT Tue Aug 28 2018 ...Forecast flooding increased from Moderate to Record severity... The Flood Warning continues for The Kickapoo River at Gays Mills. * from late tonight to Monday morning. * At 8:00 AM Tuesday the stage was 9.1 feet. * Flood stage is 13.0 feet. * Record flooding is forecast. * Forecast...Rise above flood stage by Wednesday morning and continue to rise to near 22.0 feet by Wednesday evening. The river will fall below flood stage by Sunday morning. $$ WIC023-290630- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0060.180829T1421Z-180903T2125Z/ /STEW3.3.ER.180829T1421Z.180830T1200Z.180903T0325Z.NR/ 131 PM CDT Tue Aug 28 2018 ...Forecast flooding increased from Moderate to Major severity... The Flood Warning continues for The Kickapoo River at Steuben. * from Wednesday morning to Monday afternoon. * At 12:45 PM Tuesday the stage was 7.4 feet. * Flood stage is 12.0 feet. * Major flooding is forecast. * Forecast...Rise above flood stage by Wednesday morning and continue to rise to near 18.5 feet by Thursday morning. The river will fall below flood stage by Sunday evening. * Impact...At 18.0 feet...Water is several feet deep in buildings located along Highway 179. && LAT...LON 4327 9082 4308 9085 4306 9092 4315 9091 4328 9086 $$
060 WGUS83 KARX 282145 FLSARX Flood Statement National Weather Service La Crosse WI 445 PM CDT Tue Aug 28 2018 .Heavy rain over the upper reaches of the Kickapoo River will cause near record flooding from Ontario downstream to Steuben. River forecasts take into account both observed and forecast precipitation. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive cars into flooded areas. Remember, it only takes two feet of water to float most automobiles, including sport utility vehicles. Turn Around, Don't Drown! Additional river and weather information is available at... http://www.weather.gov/lacrosse . && WIC081-123-291244- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0054.000000T0000Z-180830T0030Z/ /ONTW3.3.ER.180828T0455Z.180828T2200Z.180829T0630Z.NR/ 445 PM CDT Tue Aug 28 2018 The Flood Warning continues for The Kickapoo River at Ontario. * until Wednesday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled. * Flood stage is 16.0 feet. * Forecast...The river is forecast to slowly fall over the next couple of days. * Impact...At 18.0 feet...Flooding occurs along the river in the Ontario area. Water may be over Highway P near Bridge 10, and also over Winchell Valley Road at Bridge 8. && LAT...LON 4381 9051 4368 9057 4368 9061 4382 9061 $$ WIC103-123-291244- /O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0055.000000T0000Z-180830T2200Z/ /LAFW3.3.ER.180828T1238Z.180829T0000Z.180830T0400Z.NR/ 445 PM CDT Tue Aug 28 2018 The Flood Warning continues for The Kickapoo River at La Farge. * until Thursday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 2:20 PM Tuesday the stage was 16.4 feet. * Flood stage is 12.0 feet. * Record flooding is occurring and Record flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 16.5 feet this evening. * Impact...At 14.0 feet...There is significant flooding in and around La Farge. && LAT...LON 4368 9057 4353 9064 4354 9070 4368 9061 $$ WIC103-123-291244- /O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0056.000000T0000Z-180901T1708Z/ /VIOW3.3.ER.180828T1708Z.180829T1200Z.180831T1708Z.NR/ 445 PM CDT Tue Aug 28 2018 The Flood Warning continues for The Kickapoo River at Viola. * until Saturday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 3:05 PM Tuesday the stage was 14.1 feet. * Flood stage is 14.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Record flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 23.5 feet Wednesday morning. $$ WIC123-291244- /O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0057.000000T0000Z-180901T0051Z/ /REAW3.3.ER.180828T1454Z.180829T0000Z.180831T0651Z.NR/ 445 PM CDT Tue Aug 28 2018 The Flood Warning continues for The Kickapoo River at Readstown. * until Friday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 4:00 PM Tuesday the stage was 17.8 feet. * Flood stage is 11.0 feet. * Major flooding is occurring and Record flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 20.5 feet this evening. * Impact...At 18.0 feet...Some homes along the river may experience flooding. && LAT...LON 4346 9072 4341 9077 4341 9079 4347 9078 4348 9073 $$ WIC023-291244- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0058.180828T2238Z-180902T0600Z/ /SOGW3.3.ER.180828T2238Z.180829T1800Z.180901T0600Z.NR/ 445 PM CDT Tue Aug 28 2018 The Flood Warning continues for The Kickapoo River at Soldiers Grove. * until late Saturday night...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 3:07 PM Tuesday the stage was 11.7 feet. * Flood stage is 13.0 feet. * Record flooding is forecast. * Forecast...Rise above flood stage this evening and rise to near 22.5 feet by Wednesday. * Impact...At 20.0 feet...Significant flooding occurs in the older parts of town. && LAT...LON 4341 9077 4339 9077 4336 9081 4337 9085 4341 9079 $$ WIC023-291244- /O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0059.180829T0506Z-180903T1443Z/ /GMIW3.3.ER.180829T0506Z.180830T0000Z.180902T1443Z.NR/ 445 PM CDT Tue Aug 28 2018 The Flood Warning continues for The Kickapoo River at Gays Mills. * from late tonight to Monday morning...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 8:00 AM Tuesday the stage was 9.1 feet. * Flood stage is 13.0 feet. * Record flooding is forecast. * Forecast...Rise above flood stage tonight and continue to rise to near 22.0 feet Wednesday evening. $$ WIC023-291244- /O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0060.180829T1421Z-180903T2125Z/ /STEW3.3.ER.180829T1421Z.180830T1200Z.180903T0325Z.NR/ 445 PM CDT Tue Aug 28 2018 The Flood Warning continues for The Kickapoo River at Steuben. * from Wednesday morning to Monday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 3:45 PM Tuesday the stage was 7.6 feet. * Flood stage is 12.0 feet. * Major flooding is forecast. * Forecast...Rise above flood stage y Wednesday morning and continue to rise to near 18.5 feet Thursday morning. * Impact...At 18.0 feet...Water is several feet deep in buildings located along Highway 179. && LAT...LON 4327 9082 4308 9085 4306 9092 4315 9091 4328 9086 $$
849 WGUS83 KARX 290151 FLSARX Flood Statement National Weather Service La Crosse WI 851 PM CDT Tue Aug 28 2018 .Heavy rain over the upper reaches of the Kickapoo River will cause near record flooding from Ontario downstream to Steuben. 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 . && WIC081-123-291650- /O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0054.000000T0000Z-180830T0030Z/ /ONTW3.2.ER.180828T0455Z.180829T0200Z.180829T0630Z.NO/ 851 PM CDT Tue Aug 28 2018 The Flood Warning continues for The Kickapoo River at Ontario. * until Wednesday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled. * Flood stage is 16.0 feet. * Forecast...The river is forecast to continue to fall. * Impact...At 18.0 feet...Flooding occurs along the river in the Ontario area. Water may be over Highway P near Bridge 10, and also over Winchell Valley Road at Bridge 8. && LAT...LON 4381 9051 4368 9057 4368 9061 4382 9061 $$ WIC103-123-291650- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0055.000000T0000Z-180830T1856Z/ /LAFW3.3.ER.180828T1238Z.180828T1920Z.180830T0056Z.NR/ 851 PM CDT Tue Aug 28 2018 The Flood Warning continues for The Kickapoo River at La Farge. * until Thursday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 2:20 PM Tuesday the stage was 16.4 feet. * Flood stage is 12.0 feet. * Record flooding is occurring and Record flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue to fall and drop below flood stage Wednesday evening. * Impact...At 14.0 feet...There is significant flooding in and around La Farge. && LAT...LON 4368 9057 4353 9064 4354 9070 4368 9061 $$ WIC103-123-291650- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0056.000000T0000Z-180901T1434Z/ /VIOW3.3.ER.180828T1708Z.180829T1200Z.180831T1434Z.NR/ 851 PM CDT Tue Aug 28 2018 The Flood Warning continues for The Kickapoo River at Viola. * until Saturday morning...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 3:05 PM Tuesday the stage was 14.1 feet. * Flood stage is 14.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Record flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 23.5 feet Wednesday morning. $$ WIC123-291650- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0057.000000T0000Z-180901T1017Z/ /REAW3.3.ER.180828T1454Z.180829T1200Z.180831T1617Z.NR/ 851 PM CDT Tue Aug 28 2018 The Flood Warning continues for The Kickapoo River at Readstown. * until late Friday night...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 8:00 PM Tuesday the stage was 18.0 feet. * Flood stage is 11.0 feet. * Major flooding is occurring and Record flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 20.0 feet Wednesday morning. * Impact...At 18.0 feet...Some homes along the river may experience flooding. && LAT...LON 4346 9072 4341 9077 4341 9079 4347 9078 4348 9073 $$ WIC023-291650- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0058.000000T0000Z-180902T0500Z/ /SOGW3.3.ER.180828T2215Z.180829T1800Z.180901T0500Z.NR/ 851 PM CDT Tue Aug 28 2018 The Flood Warning continues for The Kickapoo River at Soldiers Grove. * until late Saturday night...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 7:36 PM Tuesday the stage was 17.3 feet. * Flood stage is 13.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring and Record flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 22.5 feet Wednesday. * Impact...At 20.0 feet...Significant flooding occurs in the older parts of town. && LAT...LON 4341 9077 4339 9077 4336 9081 4337 9085 4341 9079 $$ WIC023-291650- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0059.180829T0147Z-180903T0750Z/ /GMIW3.3.ER.180829T0045Z.180830T0000Z.180902T0750Z.NR/ 851 PM CDT Tue Aug 28 2018 The Flood Warning continues for The Kickapoo River at Gays Mills. * from this evening to late Sunday night...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 6:50 PM Tuesday the stage was 12.4 feet. * Flood stage is 13.0 feet. * Record flooding is forecast. * Forecast...Rise above flood stage this evening and continue to rise to near 22.0 feet Wednesday evening. $$ WIC023-291650- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0060.180829T1045Z-180903T1434Z/ /STEW3.3.ER.180829T1045Z.180830T1200Z.180902T2034Z.NR/ 851 PM CDT Tue Aug 28 2018 The Flood Warning continues for The Kickapoo River at Steuben. * from late tonight to Monday morning...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 7:45 PM Tuesday the stage was 8.3 feet. * Flood stage is 12.0 feet. * Major flooding is forecast. * Forecast...Rise above flood stage Wednesday morning and continue to rise to near 18.5 feet Thursday morning. * Impact...At 18.0 feet...Water is several feet deep in buildings located along Highway 179. && LAT...LON 4327 9082 4308 9085 4306 9092 4315 9091 4328 9086 $$
031 WGUS43 KARX 291302 FLWARX BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Warning National Weather Service La Crosse WI 802 AM CDT Wed Aug 29 2018 ...Record Flooding Along the Kickapoo River... .Crest has worked south of La Farge now. New crests for sites in CRAWFORD COUNTY... River forecasts take into account both observed and forecast precipitation. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you live in a threatened area, be alert for high or rising water, and be ready to move to higher ground if necessary. Do not drive cars into flooded areas. Remember, it only takes two feet of water to float most automobiles, including sport utility vehicles. Turn Around, Don't Drown! Stay tuned to your favorite source of weather information, including NOAA Weather Radio, for later statements. Additional river and weather information is available at... http://www.weather.gov/lacrosse . && WIC081-123-300101- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0054.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /ONTW3.U.ER.180828T0455Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 802 AM CDT Wed Aug 29 2018 The Flood Warning continues for The Kickapoo River at Ontario. Flood stage is 16.0 feet. $$ WIC103-123-300101- /O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0055.000000T0000Z-180830T1856Z/ /LAFW3.3.ER.180828T1238Z.180828T1920Z.180830T0056Z.NR/ 802 AM CDT Wed Aug 29 2018 The Flood Warning continues for The Kickapoo River at La Farge. Flood stage is 12.0 feet. * Forecast...The river is forecast to continue to fall. Crest was likely 16.5 feet. * Impact...At 13.0 feet...Some roads are under water and several residences and businesses are affected. However the majority of the people in town are still dry. && LAT...LON 4368 9057 4353 9064 4354 9070 4368 9061 $$ WIC103-123-300101- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0056.000000T0000Z-180901T1720Z/ /VIOW3.3.ER.180828T1708Z.180829T1800Z.180831T1720Z.NR/ 802 AM CDT Wed Aug 29 2018 The Flood Warning continues for The Kickapoo River at Viola. At 1:30 AM Wednesday the stage was 25.7 feet. * Flood stage is 14.0 feet. * Record flooding is occurring and Record flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 28.0 feet by today. The river will fall below flood stage Friday. $$ WIC123-300101- /O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0057.000000T0000Z-180901T2217Z/ /REAW3.3.ER.180828T1454Z.180829T1800Z.180901T0417Z.NR/ 802 AM CDT Wed Aug 29 2018 The Flood Warning continues for The Kickapoo River at Readstown. Flood stage is 11.0 feet. * Forecast...The river is forecast to rise to near 23.5 feet today. $$ WIC023-300101- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0058.000000T0000Z-180902T0800Z/ /SOGW3.3.ER.180828T2215Z.180829T1800Z.180901T0800Z.NR/ 802 AM CDT Wed Aug 29 2018 The Flood Warning continues for The Kickapoo River at Soldiers Grove. Flood stage is 13.0 feet. * Forecast...The river is forecast to rise to near 24.5 feet today. $$ WIC023-300101- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0059.000000T0000Z-180903T1245Z/ /GMIW3.3.ER.000000T0000Z.180830T0000Z.180902T1245Z.NR/ 802 AM CDT Wed Aug 29 2018 The Flood Warning continues for The Kickapoo River at Gays Mills. Flood stage is 13.0 feet. * Forecast...The river is forecast to rise to near 23.5 feet this evening. $$ WIC023-300101- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0060.000000T0000Z-180903T1845Z/ /STEW3.3.ER.180829T1354Z.180830T0600Z.180903T0045Z.NR/ 802 AM CDT Wed Aug 29 2018 ...Forecast flooding increased from Major to Record severity... The Flood Warning continues for The Kickapoo River at Steuben. At 745 AM Wednesday the stage was 11.0 feet. * Flood stage is 12.0 feet. * Record flooding is forecast. * Forecast...Rise above flood stage by this morning and continue to rise to near 21.0 feet by Thursday morning. The river will fall below flood stage by Sunday evening. * Impact...At 18.0 feet...Water is several feet deep in buildings located along Highway 179. $$
603 WGUS83 KARX 292159 FLSARX Flood Statement National Weather Service La Crosse WI 459 PM CDT Wed Aug 29 2018 .Minor to record 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 . && WIC081-123-301259- /O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0054.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /ONTW3.U.ER.180828T0455Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 459 PM CDT Wed Aug 29 2018 The Flood Warning continues for The Kickapoo River at Ontario. * until further notice...Or until the warning is cancelled. * Flood stage is 16.0 feet. * Forecast...The river is forecast to continue to fall. $$ WIC103-123-301259- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0055.000000T0000Z-180831T0300Z/ /LAFW3.3.ER.180828T1238Z.180828T1920Z.180830T0900Z.NR/ 459 PM CDT Wed Aug 29 2018 The Flood Warning continues for The Kickapoo River at La Farge. * until Thursday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled. * Flood stage is 12.0 feet. * Forecast...The river is forecast to fall below flood stage tonight. * Impact...At 14.0 feet...There is significant flooding in and around La Farge. && LAT...LON 4368 9057 4353 9064 4354 9070 4368 9061 $$ WIC103-123-301259- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0056.000000T0000Z-180902T0600Z/ /VIOW3.3.ER.180828T1708Z.180829T0630Z.180901T0600Z.NR/ 459 PM CDT Wed Aug 29 2018 The Flood Warning continues for The Kickapoo River at Viola. * until late Saturday night...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 12:56 PM Wednesday the stage was 20.4 feet. * Flood stage is 14.0 feet. * Major flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue to fall and drop below flood stage Saturday morning. * Impact...At 20.0 feet...Water reaches the underside of the bridge, and the bridge begins to act as a dam holding back water. && LAT...LON 4353 9064 4347 9066 4346 9072 4348 9073 4354 9070 $$ WIC123-301259- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0057.000000T0000Z-180902T1800Z/ /REAW3.3.ER.180828T1454Z.180830T0000Z.180902T0000Z.NR/ 459 PM CDT Wed Aug 29 2018 The Flood Warning continues for The Kickapoo River at Readstown. * until Sunday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled. * Flood stage is 11.0 feet. * Forecast...The river is forecast to fall below flood stage this weekend. $$ WIC023-301259- /O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0058.000000T0000Z-180902T0800Z/ /SOGW3.3.ER.180828T2215Z.180829T1845Z.180901T0800Z.NR/ 459 PM CDT Wed Aug 29 2018 The Flood Warning continues for The Kickapoo River at Soldiers Grove. * until late Saturday night...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 4:00 PM Wednesday the stage was 20.5 feet. * Flood stage is 13.0 feet. * Major flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue to fall and drop below flood stage Saturday morning. * Impact...At 20.0 feet...Significant flooding occurs in the older parts of town. && LAT...LON 4341 9077 4339 9077 4336 9081 4337 9085 4341 9079 $$ WIC023-301259- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0059.000000T0000Z-180903T1923Z/ /GMIW3.3.ER.000000T0000Z.180830T0000Z.180902T1923Z.NR/ 459 PM CDT Wed Aug 29 2018 The Flood Warning continues for The Kickapoo River at Gays Mills. * until Monday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 12:15 PM Wednesday the stage was 22.1 feet. * Flood stage is 13.0 feet. * Record flooding is occurring and Record flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 23.0 feet this evening. $$ WIC023-301259- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0060.000000T0000Z-180904T1434Z/ /STEW3.3.ER.180829T2125Z.180830T1200Z.180903T2034Z.NR/ 459 PM CDT Wed Aug 29 2018 The Flood Warning continues for The Kickapoo River at Steuben. * until Tuesday morning...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 3:45 PM Wednesday the stage was 11.4 feet. * Flood stage is 12.0 feet. * Major flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise to near 18.5 feet Thursday morning. * Impact...At 18.0 feet...Water is several feet deep in buildings located along Highway 179. && LAT...LON 4327 9082 4308 9085 4306 9092 4315 9091 4328 9086 $$
116 WGUS83 KARX 300159 FLSARX Flood Statement National Weather Service La Crosse WI 859 PM CDT Wed Aug 29 2018 .Minor to record flooding continues along the Kickapoo River. River forecasts take into account both observed and forecast precipitation. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive cars into flooded areas. Remember, it only takes two feet of water to float most automobiles, including sport utility vehicles. Turn Around, Don't Drown! Additional river and weather information is available at... http://www.weather.gov/lacrosse . && WIC081-123-301658- /O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0054.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /ONTW3.U.ER.180828T0455Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 859 PM CDT Wed Aug 29 2018 The Flood Warning continues for The Kickapoo River at Ontario. * until further notice...Or until the warning is cancelled. * Flood stage is 16.0 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to continue to fall over the next several days. $$ WIC103-123-301658- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0055.000000T0000Z-180831T0220Z/ /LAFW3.3.ER.180828T1238Z.180828T1920Z.180830T0820Z.NR/ 859 PM CDT Wed Aug 29 2018 The Flood Warning continues for The Kickapoo River at La Farge. * until Thursday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled. * Flood stage is 12.0 feet. * Forecast...The river is forecast to fall below flood stage Thursday morning. * Impact...At 12.0 feet...Agricultural land adjacent to the river is flooded and minor flooding affects some residences and commercial properties. Water may also go over Highway 131 south of La Farge near Ski Hill Road, and also over Winchell Valley Road at Bridge 8. && LAT...LON 4368 9057 4353 9064 4354 9070 4368 9061 $$ WIC103-123-301658- /O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0056.000000T0000Z-180902T0600Z/ /VIOW3.3.ER.180828T1708Z.180829T0630Z.180901T0600Z.NR/ 859 PM CDT Wed Aug 29 2018 The Flood Warning continues for The Kickapoo River at Viola. * until late Saturday night...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 12:56 PM Wednesday the stage was 20.4 feet. * Flood stage is 14.0 feet. * Major flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue to fall and drop below flood stage Saturday morning. * Impact...At 20.0 feet...Water reaches the underside of the bridge, and the bridge begins to act as a dam holding back water. && LAT...LON 4353 9064 4347 9066 4346 9072 4348 9073 4354 9070 $$ WIC123-301658- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0057.000000T0000Z-180902T2136Z/ /REAW3.3.ER.180828T1454Z.180830T0600Z.180902T0336Z.NR/ 859 PM CDT Wed Aug 29 2018 The Flood Warning continues for The Kickapoo River at Readstown. * until Sunday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled. * Flood stage is 11.0 feet. * Forecast...The river is forecast to fall below flood stage this weekend. * Impact...At 18.0 feet...Some homes along the river may experience flooding. && LAT...LON 4346 9072 4341 9077 4341 9079 4347 9078 4348 9073 $$ WIC023-301658- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0058.000000T0000Z-180902T0936Z/ /SOGW3.3.ER.180828T2215Z.180829T1845Z.180901T0936Z.NR/ 859 PM CDT Wed Aug 29 2018 The Flood Warning continues for The Kickapoo River at Soldiers Grove. * until late Saturday night...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 6:35 PM Wednesday the stage was 19.9 feet. * Flood stage is 13.0 feet. * Major flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue to fall...Dropping below flood stage this weekend. * Impact...At 20.0 feet...Significant flooding occurs in the older parts of town. && LAT...LON 4341 9077 4339 9077 4336 9081 4337 9085 4341 9079 $$ WIC023-301658- /O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0059.000000T0000Z-180903T1923Z/ /GMIW3.3.ER.000000T0000Z.180829T1715Z.180902T1923Z.NR/ 859 PM CDT Wed Aug 29 2018 The Flood Warning continues for The Kickapoo River at Gays Mills. * until Monday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 12:15 PM Wednesday the stage was 22.1 feet. * Flood stage is 13.0 feet. * Record flooding is occurring and Record flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to fall and drop below flood stage this weekend. $$ WIC023-301658- /O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0060.000000T0000Z-180904T1434Z/ /STEW3.3.ER.180829T2248Z.180830T1200Z.180903T2034Z.NR/ 859 PM CDT Wed Aug 29 2018 The Flood Warning continues for The Kickapoo River at Steuben. * until Tuesday morning...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 7:45 PM Wednesday the stage was 16.9 feet. * Flood stage is 12.0 feet. * Major flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 18.5 feet Thursday morning. * Impact...At 18.0 feet...Water is several feet deep in buildings located along Highway 179. && LAT...LON 4327 9082 4308 9085 4306 9092 4315 9091 4328 9086 $$
726 WGUS83 KARX 301014 FLSARX Flood Statement National Weather Service La Crosse WI 514 AM CDT Thu Aug 30 2018 .Minor to record flooding continues along portions of the Kickapoo River. River forecasts take into account both observed and forecast precipitation. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive cars into flooded areas. Remember, it only takes two feet of water to float most automobiles, including sport utility vehicles. Turn Around, Don't Drown! Additional river and weather information is available at... http://www.weather.gov/lacrosse . && WIC081-123-310113- /O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0054.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /ONTW3.U.ER.180828T0455Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ 514 AM CDT Thu Aug 30 2018 The Flood Warning continues for The Kickapoo River at Ontario. * until further notice...Or until the warning is cancelled. * Flood stage is 16.0 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to continue to fall over the next several days. $$ WIC103-123-310113- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0055.000000T0000Z-180831T1312Z/ /LAFW3.3.ER.180828T1238Z.180828T1920Z.180830T1912Z.NR/ 514 AM CDT Thu Aug 30 2018 The Flood Warning continues for The Kickapoo River at La Farge. * until Friday morning...Or until the warning is cancelled. * Flood stage is 12.0 feet. * Forecast...The river is forecast to continue to fall over the next several days. * Impact...At 12.0 feet...Agricultural land adjacent to the river is flooded and minor flooding affects some residences and commercial properties. Water may also go over Highway 131 south of La Farge near Ski Hill Road, and also over Winchell Valley Road at Bridge 8. && LAT...LON 4368 9057 4353 9064 4354 9070 4368 9061 $$ WIC103-123-310113- /O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0056.000000T0000Z-180902T0600Z/ /VIOW3.3.ER.180828T1708Z.180829T0630Z.180901T0600Z.NR/ 514 AM CDT Thu Aug 30 2018 The Flood Warning continues for The Kickapoo River at Viola. * until late Saturday night...Or until the warning is cancelled. * Flood stage is 14.0 feet. * Forecast...The river is forecast to continue to fall over the next several days. * Impact...At 17.0 feet...Water is flowing over Highway 56 east of Viola. && LAT...LON 4353 9064 4347 9066 4346 9072 4348 9073 4354 9070 $$ WIC123-310113- /O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0057.000000T0000Z-180902T2136Z/ /REAW3.3.ER.180828T1454Z.180830T1200Z.180902T0336Z.NR/ 514 AM CDT Thu Aug 30 2018 The Flood Warning continues for The Kickapoo River at Readstown. * until Sunday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled. * Flood stage is 11.0 feet. * Forecast...The river is forecast to continue to fall over the next several days. * Impact...At 18.0 feet...Some homes along the river may experience flooding. && LAT...LON 4346 9072 4341 9077 4341 9079 4347 9078 4348 9073 $$ WIC023-310112- /O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0058.000000T0000Z-180902T0936Z/ /SOGW3.3.ER.180828T2215Z.180829T1845Z.180901T0936Z.NR/ 514 AM CDT Thu Aug 30 2018 The Flood Warning continues for The Kickapoo River at Soldiers Grove. * until late Saturday night...Or until the warning is cancelled. * Flood stage is 13.0 feet. * Forecast...The river is forecast to continue to fall over the next several days. * Impact...At 20.0 feet...Significant flooding occurs in the older parts of town. && LAT...LON 4341 9077 4339 9077 4336 9081 4337 9085 4341 9079 $$ WIC023-310112- /O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0059.000000T0000Z-180903T1923Z/ /GMIW3.3.ER.000000T0000Z.180829T1715Z.180902T1923Z.NR/ 514 AM CDT Thu Aug 30 2018 The Flood Warning continues for The Kickapoo River at Gays Mills. * until Monday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled. * Flood stage is 13.0 feet. * Forecast...The river is forecast to continue to fall over the next several days. * Impact...At 17.0 feet...Water can be expected in the town of Gays Mills with depth possibly reaching two feet in places. && LAT...LON 4336 9081 4327 9082 4328 9086 4337 9085 $$ WIC023-310112- /O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0060.000000T0000Z-180904T1240Z/ /STEW3.3.ER.180829T2248Z.180830T1200Z.180903T1840Z.NR/ 514 AM CDT Thu Aug 30 2018 The Flood Warning continues for The Kickapoo River at Steuben. * until Tuesday morning...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 4:45 AM Thursday the stage was 19.8 feet. * Flood stage is 12.0 feet. * Record flooding is occurring and Record flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 20.5 feet this morning. The river will fall below flood stage Monday. * Impact...At 18.0 feet...Water is several feet deep in buildings located along Highway 179. && LAT...LON 4327 9082 4308 9085 4306 9092 4315 9091 4328 9086 $$
247 WGUS83 KARX 301450 FLSARX Flood Statement National Weather Service La Crosse WI 950 AM CDT Thu Aug 30 2018 .Flooding Along the Kickapoo River Continues. Water levels continue to fall in most locations now and the water level has dropped below flood stage north of Viola Wisconsin. River forecasts take into account both observed and forecast precipitation. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive cars into flooded areas. Remember, it only takes two feet of water to float most automobiles, including sport utility vehicles. Turn Around, Don't Drown! Additional river and weather information is available at... http://www.weather.gov/lacrosse . && WIC081-123-301520- /O.CAN.KARX.FL.W.0054.000000T0000Z-180830T1450Z/ /ONTW3.N.ER.180828T0455Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 950 AM CDT Thu Aug 30 2018 The Flood Warning is cancelled for The Kickapoo River at Ontario. * Flood stage is 16.0 feet. * Forecast...The river will continue to fall today. $$ WIC103-123-301520- /O.CAN.KARX.FL.W.0055.000000T0000Z-180831T1312Z/ /LAFW3.3.ER.180828T1238Z.180828T1920Z.000000T0000Z.NR/ 950 AM CDT Thu Aug 30 2018 The Flood Warning is cancelled for The Kickapoo River at La Farge. * Flood stage is 12.0 feet. * Forecast...The river will continue to fall today. $$ WIC103-123-310549- /O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0056.000000T0000Z-180902T0600Z/ /VIOW3.3.ER.180828T1708Z.180829T0630Z.180901T0600Z.NR/ 950 AM CDT Thu Aug 30 2018 The Flood Warning continues for The Kickapoo River at Viola. * until late Saturday night...or until the warning is cancelled. * Flood stage is 14.0 feet. * Forecast...The river will continue to fall today. && LAT...LON 4353 9064 4347 9066 4346 9072 4348 9073 4354 9070 $$ WIC123-310549- /O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0057.000000T0000Z-180902T2136Z/ /REAW3.3.ER.180828T1454Z.180830T1800Z.180902T0336Z.NO/ 950 AM CDT Thu Aug 30 2018 The Flood Warning continues for The Kickapoo River at Readstown. * until Sunday afternoon...or until the warning is cancelled. * Flood stage is 11.0 feet. * Forecast...The river will continue to fall today. && LAT...LON 4346 9072 4341 9077 4341 9079 4347 9078 4348 9073 $$ WIC023-310549- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0058.000000T0000Z-180902T1108Z/ /SOGW3.3.ER.180828T2215Z.180829T1845Z.180901T1108Z.NR/ 950 AM CDT Thu Aug 30 2018 The Flood Warning continues for The Kickapoo River at Soldiers Grove. * until Sunday morning...or until the warning is cancelled. * At 7:30 AM Thursday the stage was 17.2 feet. * Flood stage is 13.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue to fall...Dropping below flood stage by Saturday morning. && LAT...LON 4341 9077 4339 9077 4336 9081 4337 9085 4341 9079 $$ WIC023-310549- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0059.000000T0000Z-180903T1950Z/ /GMIW3.3.ER.000000T0000Z.180829T1715Z.180902T1950Z.NR/ 950 AM CDT Thu Aug 30 2018 The Flood Warning continues for The Kickapoo River at Gays Mills. * until Monday afternoon...or until the warning is cancelled. * At 7:30 AM Thursday the stage was 19.8 feet. * Flood stage is 13.0 feet. * Major flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue to fall...Dropping below flood stage by Sunday. * Impact...At 17.0 feet...Water can be expected in the town of Gays Mills with depth possibly reaching two feet in places. && LAT...LON 4336 9081 4327 9082 4328 9086 4337 9085 $$ WIC023-310549- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0060.000000T0000Z-180904T1500Z/ /STEW3.3.ER.180829T2248Z.180830T1030Z.180903T2100Z.NR/ 950 AM CDT Thu Aug 30 2018 The Flood Warning continues for The Kickapoo River at Steuben. * until Tuesday morning...or until the warning is cancelled. * At 8:45 AM Thursday the stage was 19.5 feet. * Flood stage is 12.0 feet. * Record flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue to fall...Dropping below flood stage by Monday. * Impact...At 18.0 feet...Water is several feet deep in buildings located along Highway 179. && LAT...LON 4327 9082 4308 9085 4306 9092 4315 9091 4328 9086 $$
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this river flood warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS La Crosse, WI wrote its last area forecast discussion before this river flood warning went out at Aug 28, 12:35 AM CDT, 2 hours 30 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Aug 28, 12:35 AM CDT, 2 hours 30 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
1235 AM CDT Tue Aug 28 2018
.SHORT TERM...(This evening through Tuesday)
Issued at 230 PM CDT Mon Aug 27 2018
Primary concerns remain severe weather/heavy rain threats through
Tuesday.
Early this afternoon, a very warm and humid airmass was in place
over the area south of a surface boundary extending SW-NE across
Minnesota. Convection has already begun to develop into western
IA/MN in association with a mid-level shortwave trough. Expect
storms to continue to develop and intensify eastward this
afternoon, approaching southeast MN/northeast IA late this
afternoon, and continuing into western/central WI this evening.
The thermodynamic environment will be quite favorable for severe
storms with MLCAPE exceeding 2000 J/kg and steep mid-level lapse
rates. Kinematically, mid-level wind fields will increase, aiding in
deep layer shear. The strongest deep layer shear will generally be
found north of I-90. 0-3 km bulk shear increases to 30 to 40 kts
with strong southwesterly 0-1 km shear. Expect storms forming to
the west to organize into a linear complex with wind the dominant
threat and a lower hail threat. However, given the 0-1 and 0-3 km
shear, cannot rule out embedded QLCS circulations, possibly a
tornado. The strongest height falls/synoptic ascent will be
focused across central into northern WI, with CAM solutions
varying on the southern extent of the stronger storms. At this
time areas near and north of I-90 appear to be most likely, but
will have to watch the southern extent.
As stronger low-level moisture transport kicks in this evening, will
have to watch for training storms and a heavy rainfall threat along
residual outflows in a west-east corridor. Given the high
pwats/warm cloud depths, local rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches/hr
are possible. Although recent rainfall hasn't been excessive
across over central/north-central WI, with some antecedent
rainfall and potential for locally heavy rain amounts, went ahead
with a flash flood watch tonight over parts of this area.
The front will continue to sag south on Tuesday. A lull in precip
may occur into Tuesday morning before convection begins to increase
again with diurnal heating. The potential for any strong/severe
storms looks to be mainly across far northeast IA/southwest WI,
depending on frontal/outflow boundary placement and how much
destabilization can occur in this area.
.LONG TERM...(Tuesday night through Monday)
Issued at 230 PM CDT Mon Aug 27 2018
Could see some lingering showers and storms in far southeast
portions of the forecast area Tuesday night into the first part of
the day on Wednesday, but high pressure looks to quickly build in
and dry things out. Temperatures will also be much cooler, with
highs in the mid 60s to lower 70s. Then with high pressure overhead
Wednesday night, light winds, clear skies, and plenty of moisture,
looks like fog is a pretty good bet, so added patchy fog mention to
the forecast.
Thursday looks like another cooler, dry day, though winds will pick
up out of the south/southeast by late in the day and make it
slightly warmer than Wednesday. In addition, this should bring in
enough moisture ahead of a shortwave through moving through the
zonal flow aloft on Friday to spark some showers and storms. These
will continue into Saturday as a cold front moves through the area.
Models do hint at some decent instability, so could see some
stronger storms, but a little too early to get too much into the
details.
Then good model agreement of high pressure keeping most of the area
dry on Sunday, but a warm front and associated precip could sneak
into far southern portions of the forecast area.
&&
.AVIATION...(For the 06Z TAFS through 06Z Tuesday night)
Issued at 1235 AM CDT Tue Aug 28 2018
As the low level jet gradually veers overnight, the showers and
storms will come to an end at KLSE between 28.09z and 28.11z.
These showers and thunderstorms will keep visibilities in the MVFR
range. Meanwhile, the precipitation looks like it will be mainly
south of KRST.
The ceilings at KRST will be IFR through this morning and then
gradually become MVFR this afternoon.
The ceilings at KLSE will become MVFR around 28.15z and persist
there through the remainder of the time period.
&&
.HYDROLOGY...
Issued at 230 PM CDT Mon Aug 27 2018
Conditions will remain favorable for locally heavy rainfall rates
through Tuesday with pwats around 2 inches and deep warm cloud
depths. Localized flooding is possible in areas that receive
repeated thunderstorms. Some potential exists for repeated
training storms tonight as a line of storms moves across the area
with possible re-development as strong moisture transport
intersects storm outflow. Although there is some uncertainty in
this scenario, including location, issued a flash flood watch is
in effect for portions of central/north-central WI, where models
currently indicate the highest potential. Storms will remain
possible through Tuesday until a frontal boundary clears to the
south. Rainfall tonight is expected to be focused mainly near/
north of I-90, with locally higher amounts possible. On Tuesday,
the greatest risk of storms will be from far northeast IA into
southwest and central WI.
&&
.ARX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WI...Flash Flood Watch until 7 AM CDT this morning for WIZ041>044-
053>055.
MN...Flash Flood Watch until 7 AM CDT this morning for MNZ095-096.
IA...Flash Flood Watch until 7 AM CDT this morning for IAZ010-011.
&&
SHORT TERM...JM
LONG TERM...CA
AVIATION...Boyne
HYDROLOGY...JMHazardous weather outlook, Aug 27, 10:09 PM CDT, 4 hours 56 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service La Crosse WI 1009 PM CDT Mon Aug 27 2018 IAZ008-009-018-019-029-MNZ079-086>088-094-WIZ017-029-032>034- 290315- Mitchell-Howard-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted- Winona-Mower-Taylor-Clark-Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson- 1009 PM CDT Mon Aug 27 2018 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for parts of southeast Minnesota...northeast Iowa and southwest into central Wisconsin. .DAY ONE...Tonight Storms will be possible tonight. Locally heavy rain will be possible with the storms. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday Thunderstorms are likely again Tuesday into Tuesday night. More storms are possible from late Thursday night through Saturday night. However, it is still too early to determine the severe potential. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation will not be needed tonight. However any rainfall amounts or flooding reports are appreciated. .EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATION... No webinar is scheduled. IAZ030-WIZ054-055-061-290315- Clayton-Crawford-Richland-Grant- 1009 PM CDT Mon Aug 27 2018 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for parts of northeast Iowa and southwest Wisconsin. .DAY ONE...Tonight A few thunderstorms are possible tonight. The thunderstorms will be capable of locally heavy rain. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday Thunderstorms are likely again Tuesday into Tuesday night. Some of these storms could produce damaging wind and hail. More storms are possible from late Thursday night through Saturday night. However, it is still too early to determine the severe potential. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotters might be needed briefly on Tuesday afternoon. .EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATION... No webinar is scheduled. IAZ010-011-MNZ095-096-WIZ041>044-053-290315- Winneshiek-Allamakee-Fillmore-Houston-La Crosse-Monroe-Juneau- Adams-Vernon- 1009 PM CDT Mon Aug 27 2018 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for parts of central Wisconsin...north central Wisconsin and west central Wisconsin. .DAY ONE...Tonight Storms will continue tonight and produce locally heavy rain leading to flooding and the potential mud slides. A FLASH FLOOD WATCH is in effect through Tuesday morning. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday Thunderstorms are likely again Tuesday into Tuesday night. More storms are possible from late Thursday night through Saturday night. However, it is still too early to determine the severe potential. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected tonight. However, rainfall amounts or flooding reports are appreciated. .EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATION... No webinar is scheduled. DTJ
In the hours before
Local storm report, Aug 28, 1:23 AM CDT, 1 hour 42 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LA CROSSE WI
123 AM CDT TUE AUG 28 2018
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1119 PM HEAVY RAIN CASHTON 43.74N 90.78W
08/27/2018 M7.25 INCH MONROE WI PUBLIC
THE DURATION OF THE HEAVY RAIN EVENT WAS 24
HOURS.
&&
BOYNELocal storm report, Aug 28, 1:25 AM CDT, 1 hour 40 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LA CROSSE WI
125 AM CDT TUE AUG 28 2018
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1115 PM HEAVY RAIN CALEDONIA 43.63N 91.50W
08/27/2018 M4.80 INCH HOUSTON MN PUBLIC
THE DURATION OF THE HEAVY RAIN EVENT WAS 24
HOURS.
&&
BOYNELocal storm report, Aug 28, 1:26 AM CDT, 1 hour 39 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LA CROSSE WI
126 AM CDT TUE AUG 28 2018
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1000 PM HEAVY RAIN BANGOR 43.89N 90.99W
08/27/2018 M4.00 INCH LA CROSSE WI PUBLIC
THE DURATION OF THE HEAVY RAIN EVENT WAS 24
HOURS.
&&
BOYNELocal storm report, Aug 28, 2:05 AM CDT, 1 hour before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LA CROSSE WI
205 AM CDT TUE AUG 28 2018
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0120 AM HEAVY RAIN WEST SALEM 43.90N 91.08W
08/28/2018 M3.64 INCH LA CROSSE WI PUBLIC
THE DURATION OF THE HEAVY RAIN EVENT WAS 7
HOURS.
&&
BOYNELocal storm report, Aug 28, 2:36 AM CDT, 29 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LA CROSSE WI
236 AM CDT TUE AUG 28 2018
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0230 AM FLASH FLOOD COON VALLEY 43.70N 91.01W
08/28/2018 VERNON WI EMERGENCY MNGR
SEVERE FLOODING OCCURRING IN COON VALLEY
WITH EVACUATIONS IN PROGRESS. NUMEROUS ROADS
ARE IMPASSABLE.
&&
BOYNELocal storm report, Aug 28, 2:37 AM CDT, 28 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LA CROSSE WI
237 AM CDT TUE AUG 28 2018
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0230 AM FLASH FLOOD ONTARIO 43.73N 90.59W
08/28/2018 VERNON WI EMERGENCY MNGR
ONTARIO IS UNDER WATER WITH A WORKING
STRUCTURE FIRE AT THIS TIME. NUMEROUS ROADS
ARE IMPASSABLE.
&&
BOYNEThe office that day
Everything else NWS La Crosse, WI issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 7:02 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ARX | Clark, Jackson, Taylor | 58 min |
| Aug 27, 7:57 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ARX | La Crosse | 2 hr |
| Aug 27, 8:30 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | ARX | Juneau, Monroe | 30 min |
| Aug 27, 8:34 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ARX | Adams, Juneau, Monroe | 56 min |
| Aug 27, 8:57 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ARX | Adams, Juneau | 33 min |
| Aug 27, 9:54 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ARX | La Crosse | 111 min |
| Aug 27, 10:07 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | ARX | Vernon | 3 hr |
| Aug 27, 10:26 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | ARX | La Crosse, Monroe | 3 hr |
| Aug 27, 11:32 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | ARX | Vernon | 3 hr |
| Aug 27, 11:51 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | ARX | Monroe, Vernon | 58 hr |
| Aug 28, 12:07 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | ARX | Adams, Juneau | 3 hr |
| Aug 28, 12:57 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | ARX | Monroe, Vernon | 3 hr |
| Aug 28, 1:36 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | ARX | La Crosse | 114 min |
| Aug 28, 1:51 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | ARX | La Crosse, Monroe, Vernon | 3 hr |
| Aug 28, 2:54 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | ARX | Adams, Juneau | 3 hr |
| Aug 28, 3:05 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | ARX | Richland, Vernon | 7 days |
| Aug 28, 3:05 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | ARX | Vernon | 5 days |
| Aug 28, 3:05 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | ARX | Crawford | 5 days |
| Aug 28, 3:05 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | ARX | Crawford | 14 days |
| Aug 28, 3:05 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | ARX | Crawford | 14 days |
| Aug 28, 3:38 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | ARX | La Crosse, Monroe, Vernon | 4 hr |
| Aug 28, 5:43 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | ARX | Adams, Juneau | 3 hr |
| Aug 28, 7:33 AM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | ARX | La Crosse, Monroe, Vernon | 5 hr |
| Aug 28, 8:59 AM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | ARX | Adams, Juneau | 5 hr |
| Aug 28, 12:32 PM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | ARX | La Crosse, Monroe, Vernon | 6 hr |
| Aug 28, 1:30 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ARX | Juneau, Monroe | 60 min |
| Aug 28, 1:48 PM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | ARX | Adams, Juneau | 33 hr |
| Aug 28, 1:54 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ARX | Juneau, Monroe, Vernon | 51 min |
| Aug 28, 2:27 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ARX | Adams | 48 min |
| Aug 28, 2:32 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | ARX | Adams, Juneau | 28 min |
| Aug 28, 2:45 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | ARX | Adams | 17 min |
| Aug 28, 3:07 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | ARX | Adams, Crawford, Juneau, Monroe, Richland, Vernon | 6 hr |
| Aug 28, 6:41 PM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | ARX | La Crosse, Monroe, Vernon | 12 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.