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River Flood Warning 91, NWS La Crosse, WI
NWS La Crosse, WI issued this river flood warning at Sep 20, 2018, 9:19 PM CDT for Richland County, Vernon County, Wisconsin. It took effect at Sep 21, 2018, 1:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 52 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Sep 20, 2018, 9:19 PM CDT (02:19 UTC)
- In effect from
- Sep 21, 2018, 1:00 PM CDT
- Expired
- Sep 23, 2018, 5:00 PM CDT
- In force
- 52 hr
- Issued by
- NWS La Crosse, WI
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
Counties Richland County, WI, Vernon County, WI
The radar
The La Crosse radar (KARX), 54 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 02:24 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The river
Written for the forecast point Kickapoo River at Viola (VIOW3).
- Action stage
- 12 ft
- Minor stage
- 14 ft
- Moderate stage
- 16 ft
- Major stage
- 18 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record, 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.
377 WGUS83 KARX 210219 FLSARX Flood Statement National Weather Service La Crosse WI 919 PM CDT Thu Sep 20 2018 .Runoff from rainfall yesterday and overnight is expected to lead to rises along portions of the Kickapoo, with minor flooding expected. 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 . && WIC103-123-211718- /O.NEW.KARX.FL.W.0091.180921T1800Z-180923T2200Z/ /VIOW3.1.ER.180921T1800Z.180922T0600Z.180922T2200Z.NO/ 919 PM CDT Thu Sep 20 2018 * Flood stage is 14.0 feet. * Forecast...The river is forecast to rise to near 14.4 feet Saturday morning. * Impact...At 14.5 feet...Two roads north of Viola may be under water. Water may be over Highway 131, 3 miles north of Viola, near Ski Hill Road, and also over Simmons Flat Road about a mile north of town. && LAT...LON 4353 9064 4347 9066 4346 9072 4348 9073 4354 9070 $$ WIC123-211718- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0085.180922T0000Z-180923T2000Z/ /REAW3.1.ER.180922T0000Z.180922T0600Z.180923T0200Z.NO/ 919 PM CDT Thu Sep 20 2018 The Flood Warning continues for The Kickapoo River at Readstown. * from Friday evening to Sunday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 9:00 PM Thursday the stage was 8.7 feet. * Flood stage is 11.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...Rise above flood stage by Friday evening and continue to rise to near 11.2 feet by Saturday morning. The river will fall below flood stage by Saturday evening. * Impact...At 12.0 feet...The park along the river experiences significant flooding. && LAT...LON 4346 9072 4341 9077 4341 9079 4347 9078 4348 9073 $$ WIC023-211718- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0086.180922T0600Z-180924T1800Z/ /SOGW3.1.ER.180922T0600Z.180922T1800Z.180923T1800Z.NO/ 919 PM CDT Thu Sep 20 2018 The Flood Warning continues for The Kickapoo River at Soldiers Grove. * from late Friday night to Monday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled. * Flood stage is 13.0 feet. * Forecast...The river is forecast to rise to near 13.3 feet Saturday. * Impact...At 13.0 feet...Flooding of lowland swamps and farmland near the river occurs. && LAT...LON 4341 9077 4339 9077 4336 9081 4337 9085 4341 9079 $$ WIC023-211718- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0087.180921T1330Z-180926T0800Z/ /GMIW3.1.ER.180921T1330Z.180923T0600Z.180925T0800Z.NO/ 919 PM CDT Thu Sep 20 2018 The Flood Warning continues for The Kickapoo River at Gays Mills. * from Friday morning to late Tuesday night...Or until the warning is cancelled. * Flood stage is 13.0 feet. * Forecast...The river is forecast to rise to near 14.2 feet Sunday morning. * Impact...At 13.0 feet...Water begins to cover roads near the river, including Sand Hill Road near Bell Center. Minor flooding occurs in areas adjacent to the river, including Robb Park in Gays Mills. && LAT...LON 4336 9081 4327 9082 4328 9086 4337 9085 $$ WIC023-211718- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0088.180922T1800Z-180926T0000Z/ /STEW3.1.ER.180922T1800Z.180924T0000Z.180925T0600Z.NO/ 919 PM CDT Thu Sep 20 2018 The Flood Warning continues for The Kickapoo River at Steuben. * from Saturday afternoon to Tuesday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 8:45 PM Thursday the stage was 10.6 feet. * Flood stage is 12.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...Rise above flood stage by Saturday and continue to rise to near 12.5 feet by Sunday evening. The river will fall below flood stage by Tuesday morning. * Impact...At 12.5 feet...Water reaches the bottom support beams of the bridge. && LAT...LON 4327 9082 4308 9085 4306 9092 4315 9091 4328 9086 $$
8 follow-up statements
046 WGUS43 KARX 210225 FLWARX BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Warning National Weather Service La Crosse WI 925 PM CDT Thu Sep 20 2018 ...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Minor severity for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Kickapoo River at Viola affecting Richland and Vernon Counties .Runoff from rainfall yesterday and overnight is expected to lead to rises along portions of the Kickapoo, with minor flooding expected. River forecasts take into account both observed and forecast precipitation. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you live in a threatened area, be alert for high or rising water, and be ready to move to higher ground if necessary. Do not drive cars into flooded areas. Remember, it only takes two feet of water to float most automobiles, including sport utility vehicles. Turn Around, Don't Drown! Stay tuned to your favorite source of weather information, including NOAA Weather Radio, for later statements. Additional river and weather information is available at... http://www.weather.gov/lacrosse . && WIC103-123-211424- /O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0091.180921T1800Z-180923T2200Z/ /VIOW3.1.ER.180921T1800Z.180922T0600Z.180922T2200Z.NO/ 925 PM CDT Thu Sep 20 2018 The Flood Warning continues for The Kickapoo River at Viola. * from Friday afternoon to Sunday afternoon. * Flood stage is 14.0 feet. * Forecast...The river is forecast to rise to near 14.4 feet Saturday morning. * Impact...At 14.5 feet...Two roads north of Viola may be under water. Water may be over Highway 131, 3 miles north of Viola, near Ski Hill Road, and also over Simmons Flat Road about a mile north of town. && LAT...LON 4353 9064 4347 9066 4346 9072 4348 9073 4354 9070 $$
762 WGUS83 KARX 210931 FLSARX Flood Statement National Weather Service La Crosse WI 431 AM CDT Fri Sep 21 2018 .Area rivers are rising in response to rainfall over the last 2 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 . && MNC099-220030- /O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0089.000000T0000Z-180923T0600Z/ /TRCM5.1.ER.180921T0805Z.180921T1800Z.180922T1200Z.NO/ 431 AM CDT Fri Sep 21 2018 The Flood Warning continues for The Turtle Creek Near Austin 3NW. * until late Saturday night...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 3:30 AM Friday the stage was 10.5 feet. * Flood stage is 10.5 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 11.5 feet today. The river will fall below flood stage Saturday morning. * Impact...At 10.5 feet...Minor flooding begins along the creek in Austin. && LAT...LON 4370 9305 4368 9300 4365 9297 4364 9298 4367 9305 $$ WIC103-123-220030- /O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0091.180921T1800Z-180923T2200Z/ /VIOW3.1.ER.180921T1800Z.180922T0600Z.180922T2200Z.NO/ 431 AM CDT Fri Sep 21 2018 The Flood Warning continues for The Kickapoo River at Viola. * from this afternoon to Sunday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled. * Flood stage is 14 feet. * Forecast...The river is forecast to rise to near 14.4 feet Saturday morning, and fall below flood stage late Saturday. * Impact...At 14.5 feet...Two roads north of Viola may be under water. Water may be over Highway 131, 3 miles north of Viola, near Ski Hill Road, and also over Simmons Flat Road about a mile north of town. && LAT...LON 4353 9064 4347 9066 4346 9072 4348 9073 4354 9070 $$ WIC123-220030- /O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0085.180922T0000Z-180923T2000Z/ /REAW3.1.ER.180922T0000Z.180922T0600Z.180923T0200Z.NO/ 431 AM CDT Fri Sep 21 2018 The Flood Warning continues for The Kickapoo River at Readstown. * from this evening to Sunday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 4:00 AM Friday the stage was 9.6 feet. * Flood stage is 11 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...Rise above flood stage by this evening and continue to rise to near 11.2 feet by Saturday morning. The river will fall below flood stage by Saturday evening. * Impact...At 10 feet...The park along the river begins to flood. && LAT...LON 4346 9072 4341 9077 4341 9079 4347 9078 4348 9073 $$ WIC023-220030- /O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0086.180922T0600Z-180924T1800Z/ /SOGW3.1.ER.180922T0600Z.180922T1800Z.180923T1800Z.NO/ 431 AM CDT Fri Sep 21 2018 The Flood Warning continues for The Kickapoo River at Soldiers Grove. * from late tonight to Monday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled. * Flood stage is 13 feet. * Forecast...The river is forecast to rise to near 13.3 feet Saturday, and fall below flood stage Sunday. * Impact...At 13 feet...Flooding of lowland swamps and farmland near the river occurs. && LAT...LON 4341 9077 4339 9077 4336 9081 4337 9085 4341 9079 $$ WIC023-220030- /O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0087.180921T1330Z-180926T0800Z/ /GMIW3.1.ER.180921T1330Z.180923T0600Z.180925T0800Z.NO/ 431 AM CDT Fri Sep 21 2018 The Flood Warning continues for The Kickapoo River at Gays Mills. * from this morning to late Tuesday night...Or until the warning is cancelled. * Flood stage is 13 feet. * Forecast...The river is forecast to rise to near 14.2 feet Sunday morning. * Impact...At 13 feet...Water begins to cover roads near the river, including Sand Hill Road near Bell Center. Minor flooding occurs in areas adjacent to the river, including Robb Park in Gays Mills. && LAT...LON 4336 9081 4327 9082 4328 9086 4337 9085 $$ WIC023-220030- /O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0088.180922T1800Z-180926T0000Z/ /STEW3.1.ER.180922T1800Z.180924T0000Z.180925T0600Z.NO/ 431 AM CDT Fri Sep 21 2018 The Flood Warning continues for The Kickapoo River at Steuben. * from Saturday afternoon to Tuesday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 3:45 AM Friday the stage was 11.0 feet. * Flood stage is 12 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...Rise above flood stage by Saturday and continue to rise to near 12.5 feet by Sunday evening. The river will fall below flood stage by Tuesday morning. * Impact...At 12.5 feet...Water reaches the bottom support beams of the bridge. && LAT...LON 4327 9082 4308 9085 4306 9092 4315 9091 4328 9086 $$ IAC043-220030- /O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0083.000000T0000Z-180923T1100Z/ /EKDI4.2.ER.180920T0735Z.180920T1415Z.180922T1700Z.NO/ 431 AM CDT Fri Sep 21 2018 The Flood Warning continues for The Turkey River at Elkader. * until Sunday morning...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 3:45 AM Friday the stage was 15.9 feet. * Flood stage is 12 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue to fall, dropping below flood stage Saturday. && LAT...LON 4294 9146 4284 9134 4280 9136 4293 9161 4298 9161 $$ IAC043-220030- /O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0084.000000T0000Z-180922T2207Z/ /GRBI4.3.ER.180920T0740Z.180921T0000Z.180922T0407Z.NO/ 431 AM CDT Fri Sep 21 2018 The Flood Warning continues for The Turkey River at Garber. * until Saturday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 3:15 AM Friday the stage was 24.0 feet. * Flood stage is 17 feet. * Major flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue to fall, dropping below flood stage this evening. && LAT...LON 4280 9136 4284 9134 4269 9096 4272 9131 $$ DMD
258 WGUS83 KARX 211506 FLSARX Flood Statement National Weather Service La Crosse WI 1006 AM CDT Fri Sep 21 2018 .Minor flooding expected along the Kickapoo River from Viola 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 . && WIC103-123-220606- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0091.180921T2248Z-180924T1424Z/ /VIOW3.1.ER.180921T2248Z.180922T1800Z.180923T1424Z.NO/ 1006 AM CDT Fri Sep 21 2018 The Flood Warning continues for The Kickapoo River at Viola. * from this afternoon to Monday morning...Or until the warning is cancelled. * Flood stage is 14.0 feet. * Forecast...The river is forecast to rise to near 15.0 feet Saturday. * Impact...At 15.0 feet...Banker Park and Campground in Viola experiences significant flooding. && LAT...LON 4353 9064 4347 9066 4346 9072 4348 9073 4354 9070 $$ WIC123-220606- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0085.180922T0300Z-180924T2000Z/ /REAW3.1.ER.180922T0300Z.180923T0000Z.180924T0200Z.NO/ 1006 AM CDT Fri Sep 21 2018 The Flood Warning continues for The Kickapoo River at Readstown. * from this evening to Monday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 9:00 AM Friday the stage was 10.1 feet. * Flood stage is 11.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...Rise above flood stage by this evening and continue to rise to near 12.0 feet by Saturday evening. The river will fall below flood stage by Sunday evening. * Impact...At 12.0 feet...The park along the river experiences significant flooding. && LAT...LON 4346 9072 4341 9077 4341 9079 4347 9078 4348 9073 $$ WIC023-220606- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0086.180923T0000Z-180925T0600Z/ /SOGW3.1.ER.180923T0000Z.180923T1200Z.180924T0600Z.NO/ 1006 AM CDT Fri Sep 21 2018 The Flood Warning continues for The Kickapoo River at Soldiers Grove. * from Saturday evening to late Monday night...Or until the warning is cancelled. * Flood stage is 13.0 feet. * Forecast...The river is forecast to rise to near 13.4 feet Sunday morning. * Impact...At 13.0 feet...Flooding of lowland swamps and farmland near the river occurs. && LAT...LON 4341 9077 4339 9077 4336 9081 4337 9085 4341 9079 $$ WIC023-220606- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0087.000000T0000Z-180926T1800Z/ /GMIW3.1.ER.180922T0000Z.180924T0000Z.180925T1800Z.NO/ 1006 AM CDT Fri Sep 21 2018 The Flood Warning continues for The Kickapoo River at Gays Mills. * until Wednesday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 8:00 AM Friday the stage was 12.2 feet. * Flood stage is 13.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...Rise above flood stage by this evening and continue to rise to near 14.0 feet by Sunday evening. The river will fall below flood stage by Tuesday. * Impact...At 13.0 feet...Water begins to cover roads near the river, including Sand Hill Road near Bell Center. Minor flooding occurs in areas adjacent to the river, including Robb Park in Gays Mills. && LAT...LON 4336 9081 4327 9082 4328 9086 4337 9085 $$ WIC023-220606- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0088.180923T0600Z-180926T1500Z/ /STEW3.1.ER.180923T0600Z.180924T1800Z.180925T2100Z.NO/ 1006 AM CDT Fri Sep 21 2018 The Flood Warning continues for The Kickapoo River at Steuben. * from late Saturday night to Wednesday morning...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 9:45 AM Friday the stage was 11.2 feet. * Flood stage is 12.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...Rise above flood stage by Sunday morning and continue to rise to near 12.5 feet by Monday. The river will fall below flood stage by Tuesday. * Impact...At 12.5 feet...Water reaches the bottom support beams of the bridge. && LAT...LON 4327 9082 4308 9085 4306 9092 4315 9091 4328 9086 $$ LL
832 WGUS83 KARX 220132 FLSARX Flood Statement National Weather Service La Crosse WI 832 PM CDT Fri Sep 21 2018 .Minor flooding expected along portions of the Kickapoo River from Viola to Steuben. River forecasts take into account both observed and forecast precipitation. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive cars into flooded areas. Remember, it only takes two feet of water to float most automobiles, including sport utility vehicles. Turn Around, Don't Drown! Additional river and weather information is available at... http://www.weather.gov/lacrosse . && WIC103-123-221632- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0091.000000T0000Z-180924T0336Z/ /VIOW3.1.ER.000000T0000Z.180922T1200Z.180923T0336Z.NO/ 832 PM CDT Fri Sep 21 2018 The Flood Warning continues for The Kickapoo River at Viola. * until Sunday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled. * Flood stage is 14.0 feet. * Forecast...The river is forecast to rise to near 14.8 feet Saturday morning. * Impact...At 14.5 feet...Two roads north of Viola may be under water. Water may be over Highway 131, 3 miles north of Viola, near Ski Hill Road, and also over Simmons Flat Road about a mile north of town. && LAT...LON 4353 9064 4347 9066 4346 9072 4348 9073 4354 9070 $$ WIC123-220202- /O.CAN.KARX.FL.W.0085.000000T0000Z-180924T2000Z/ /REAW3.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 832 PM CDT Fri Sep 21 2018 The Flood Warning is cancelled for The Kickapoo River at Readstown. * At 8:00 PM Friday the stage was 9.8 feet. * Flood stage is 11.0 feet. * Forecast...The river will crest below flood stage with a value of 10.5 feet Sunday morning. * Impact...At 10.0 feet...The park along the river begins to flood. $$ WIC023-221632- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0086.180923T1200Z-180924T1200Z/ /SOGW3.1.ER.180923T1200Z.180923T1200Z.180923T1200Z.NO/ 832 PM CDT Fri Sep 21 2018 The Flood Warning continues for The Kickapoo River at Soldiers Grove. * from Sunday morning to Monday morning...Or until the warning is cancelled. * Flood stage is 13.0 feet. * Forecast...The river is forecast to rise to near 13.0 feet Sunday morning. * Impact...At 13.0 feet...Flooding of lowland swamps and farmland near the river occurs. && LAT...LON 4341 9077 4339 9077 4336 9081 4337 9085 4341 9079 $$ WIC023-221632- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0087.000000T0000Z-180926T1500Z/ /GMIW3.1.ER.000000T0000Z.180924T0000Z.180925T1500Z.NO/ 832 PM CDT Fri Sep 21 2018 The Flood Warning continues for The Kickapoo River at Gays Mills. * until Wednesday morning...Or until the warning is cancelled. * Flood stage is 13.0 feet. * Forecast...The river is forecast to rise to near 13.6 feet Sunday evening. * Impact...At 13.0 feet...Water begins to cover roads near the river, including Sand Hill Road near Bell Center. Minor flooding occurs in areas adjacent to the river, including Robb Park in Gays Mills. && LAT...LON 4336 9081 4327 9082 4328 9086 4337 9085 $$ WIC023-221632- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0088.180924T0600Z-180926T0000Z/ /STEW3.1.ER.180924T0600Z.180924T0600Z.180925T0600Z.NO/ 832 PM CDT Fri Sep 21 2018 The Flood Warning continues for The Kickapoo River at Steuben. * from late Sunday night to Tuesday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 7:45 PM Friday the stage was 11.4 feet. * Flood stage is 12.0 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise to near flood stage Monday morning. * Impact...At 12.0 feet...Water starts to affect business and residences and minor flooding affects lowlands and lower roads. && LAT...LON 4327 9082 4308 9085 4306 9092 4315 9091 4328 9086 $$
110 WGUS83 KARX 220921 FLSARX Flood Statement National Weather Service La Crosse WI 421 AM CDT Sat Sep 22 2018 .Minor flooding expected along the Kickapoo River from Viola 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 . && WIC103-123-230021- /O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0091.000000T0000Z-180924T0336Z/ /VIOW3.1.ER.000000T0000Z.180922T1200Z.180923T0336Z.NO/ 421 AM CDT Sat Sep 22 2018 The Flood Warning continues for The Kickapoo River at Viola. * until Sunday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled. * Flood stage is 14.0 feet. * Forecast...The river is forecast to rise to near 14.8 feet this morning. * Impact...At 14.5 feet...Two roads north of Viola may be under water. Water may be over Highway 131, 3 miles north of Viola, near Ski Hill Road, and also over Simmons Flat Road about a mile north of town. && LAT...LON 4353 9064 4347 9066 4346 9072 4348 9073 4354 9070 $$ WIC023-230021- /O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0086.180923T1200Z-180924T1200Z/ /SOGW3.1.ER.180923T1200Z.180923T1200Z.180923T1200Z.NO/ 421 AM CDT Sat Sep 22 2018 The Flood Warning continues for The Kickapoo River at Soldiers Grove. * from Sunday morning to Monday morning...Or until the warning is cancelled. * Flood stage is 13.0 feet. * Forecast...The river is forecast to rise to near 13.0 feet Sunday morning. * Impact...At 13.0 feet...Flooding of lowland swamps and farmland near the river occurs. && LAT...LON 4341 9077 4339 9077 4336 9081 4337 9085 4341 9079 $$ WIC023-230021- /O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0087.000000T0000Z-180926T1500Z/ /GMIW3.1.ER.000000T0000Z.180924T0000Z.180925T1500Z.NO/ 421 AM CDT Sat Sep 22 2018 The Flood Warning continues for The Kickapoo River at Gays Mills. * until Wednesday morning...Or until the warning is cancelled. * Flood stage is 13.0 feet. * Forecast...The river is forecast to rise to near 13.6 feet Sunday evening. * Impact...At 13.0 feet...Water begins to cover roads near the river, including Sand Hill Road near Bell Center. Minor flooding occurs in areas adjacent to the river, including Robb Park in Gays Mills. && LAT...LON 4336 9081 4327 9082 4328 9086 4337 9085 $$ WIC023-230021- /O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0088.180924T0600Z-180926T0000Z/ /STEW3.1.ER.180924T0600Z.180924T0600Z.180925T0600Z.NO/ 421 AM CDT Sat Sep 22 2018 The Flood Warning continues for The Kickapoo River at Steuben. * from late Sunday night to Tuesday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 3:45 AM Saturday the stage was 11.4 feet. * Flood stage is 12.0 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise to near flood stage Monday morning. * Impact...At 12.0 feet...Water starts to affect business and residences and minor flooding affects lowlands and lower roads. && LAT...LON 4327 9082 4308 9085 4306 9092 4315 9091 4328 9086 $$
843 WGUS83 KARX 221439 FLSARX Flood Statement National Weather Service La Crosse WI 939 AM CDT Sat Sep 22 2018 .Minor flooding continues along portions of the Kickappo 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 . && WIC103-123-230538- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0091.000000T0000Z-180923T2030Z/ /VIOW3.1.ER.000000T0000Z.180922T1800Z.180922T2030Z.NO/ 939 AM CDT Sat Sep 22 2018 The Flood Warning continues for The Kickapoo River at Viola. * until Sunday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 7:00 AM Saturday the estimated stage was 14.7 feet. * Flood stage is 14.0 feet. * Forecast...The river is forecast to fall over the next several days. * Impact...At 14.5 feet...Two roads north of Viola may be under water. Water may be over Highway 131, 3 miles north of Viola, near Ski Hill Road, and also over Simmons Flat Road about a mile north of town. && LAT...LON 4353 9064 4347 9066 4346 9072 4348 9073 4354 9070 $$ WIC023-230538- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0087.000000T0000Z-180926T1200Z/ /GMIW3.1.ER.000000T0000Z.180924T0600Z.180925T1200Z.NO/ 939 AM CDT Sat Sep 22 2018 The Flood Warning continues for The Kickapoo River at Gays Mills. * until Wednesday morning...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 7:00 AM Saturday the estimated stage was 13.2 feet. * Flood stage is 13.0 feet. * Forecast...The river is forecast to rise to near 13.4 feet Monday morning. * Impact...At 13.0 feet...Water begins to cover roads near the river, including Sand Hill Road near Bell Center. Minor flooding occurs in areas adjacent to the river, including Robb Park in Gays Mills. && LAT...LON 4336 9081 4327 9082 4328 9086 4337 9085 $$ WIC023-230538- /O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0088.180924T0600Z-180926T0000Z/ /STEW3.1.ER.180924T0600Z.180924T0600Z.180925T0600Z.NO/ 939 AM CDT Sat Sep 22 2018 The Flood Warning continues for The Kickapoo River at Steuben. * from late Sunday night to Tuesday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 8:45 AM Saturday the stage was 11.5 feet. * Flood stage is 12.0 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise to near flood stage Monday morning. * Impact...At 12.0 feet...Water starts to affect business and residences and minor flooding affects lowlands and lower roads. && LAT...LON 4327 9082 4308 9085 4306 9092 4315 9091 4328 9086 $$ CA
674 WGUS83 KARX 222149 FLSARX Flood Statement National Weather Service La Crosse WI 449 PM CDT Sat Sep 22 2018 .Minor flooding continues along parts of the Kickapoo River. River forecasts take into account both observed and forecast precipitation. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive cars into flooded areas. Remember, it only takes two feet of water to float most automobiles, including sport utility vehicles. Turn Around, Don't Drown! Additional river and weather information is available at... http://www.weather.gov/lacrosse . && WIC103-123-231248- /O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0091.000000T0000Z-180924T0000Z/ /VIOW3.1.ER.000000T0000Z.180923T0000Z.180923T0000Z.NO/ 449 PM CDT Sat Sep 22 2018 The Flood Warning continues for The Kickapoo River at Viola. * until Sunday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled. * Flood stage is 14.0 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to drop below flood stage this evening. * Impact...At 14.0 feet...Minor flooding occurs in areas near the river, including Banker Park in Viola. Flooding also affects low lying agricultural land. && LAT...LON 4353 9064 4347 9066 4346 9072 4348 9073 4354 9070 $$ WIC023-231247- /O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0087.000000T0000Z-180926T1200Z/ /GMIW3.1.ER.000000T0000Z.180924T0600Z.180925T1200Z.NO/ 449 PM CDT Sat Sep 22 2018 The Flood Warning continues for The Kickapoo River at Gays Mills. * until Wednesday morning...Or until the warning is cancelled. * Flood stage is 13.0 feet. * Forecast...The river is forecast to rise to near 13.4 feet Monday. * Impact...At 13.0 feet...Water begins to cover roads near the river, including Sand Hill Road near Bell Center. Minor flooding occurs in areas adjacent to the river, including Robb Park in Gays Mills. && LAT...LON 4336 9081 4327 9082 4328 9086 4337 9085 $$ WIC023-231247- /O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0088.180924T0600Z-180926T0000Z/ /STEW3.1.ER.180924T0600Z.180924T0600Z.180925T0600Z.NO/ 449 PM CDT Sat Sep 22 2018 The Flood Warning continues for The Kickapoo River at Steuben. * from late Sunday night to Tuesday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled. * At 3:45 PM Saturday the stage was 11.5 feet. * Flood stage is 12.0 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise to near flood stage Monday. * Impact...At 12.0 feet...Water starts to affect business and residences and minor flooding affects lowlands and lower roads. && LAT...LON 4327 9082 4308 9085 4306 9092 4315 9091 4328 9086 $$
019 WGUS83 KARX 230210 FLSARX Flood Statement National Weather Service La Crosse WI 910 PM CDT Sat Sep 22 2018 .The Kickapoo River near Viola has drop below flood stage. Therefore...the Flood Warning at Viola has been cancelled. River forecasts take into account both observed and forecast precipitation. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive cars into flooded areas. Remember, it only takes two feet of water to float most automobiles, including sport utility vehicles. Turn Around, Don't Drown! Additional river and weather information is available at... http://www.weather.gov/lacrosse . && WIC103-123-230240- /O.CAN.KARX.FL.W.0091.000000T0000Z-180924T0000Z/ /VIOW3.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 910 PM CDT Sat Sep 22 2018 The Flood Warning is cancelled for The Kickapoo River at Viola. * Flood stage is 14.0 feet. * Forecast...The river will continue to fall and drop below 12 feet Sunday morning. $$
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this river flood warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS La Crosse, WI wrote its last area forecast discussion before this river flood warning went out at Sep 20, 6:00 PM CDT, 3 hours 19 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Sep 20, 6:00 PM CDT, 3 hours 19 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service La Crosse WI 600 PM CDT Thu Sep 20 2018 .SHORT TERM...(This evening through Friday) Issued at 236 PM CDT Thu Sep 20 2018 Surface analysis early this afternoon shows the area of low pressure has progressed into northeast Nebraska with the warm front stretched across northern Iowa. The warm front was just to the south of the local area as observations showed the wind shift and temperature jump with the front at KIIB and KDBQ at 18Z. As the surface low continues to track northeast tonight, the warm front will be synoptically pulled north by the low and should be working north through the local area late this afternoon through the early evening. Once the low and warm front are past the area, the cold front tied to the low will then sweep across the area during the evening and overnight hours. These features will pose the severe weather threat through the evening hours. While the hi-res meso scale models in general do not show any activity developing along the warm front as it lifts north, not entirely comfortable with this. The low level moisture transport will be increasing ahead of the surface low and approaching short wave trough. As this intersects the frontal boundary, it could cause some activity to form along the front. The main activity looks to be tied to the cold front where the forcing from the short wave trough will be stronger. A line of convection is expected to quickly from along the front over central Minnesota into northwest Iowa and move east with the front. The expected timing of this activity now looks to have it entering the western sections between 7 and 8 pm and exiting the east after 1 am. The ML CAPE will spread in behind the warm front with several runs of the RAP suggesting 1500 to 2000 J/Kg will be in place ahead of the cold front. Plenty of shear will be in place with up to 50 knots in the 0-6 km layer. Most of this looks to reside in the 0-1 km where there will be up to 40 knots with a slight increase up through 3 km and then increasing a bit more through 6 km. Given the expected line structure along the front, the main threat should be damaging winds, but withe amount of low level shear, a short-lived embedded tornado will be possible. Also concerned that if the warm front does not progress as far north as expected, a storm could latch onto it and ride along it with an increase tornado threat. The storms should be able to produce a period of heavy rain as an axis of 2 inch precipitable water will be in place right along the front. However, given the north/south orientation of the line and that it will be progressive, any heavy rain should be rather short-lived at any given point and not be enough produce any new or aggravate on-going flooding. The system will be past the area for Friday, but cyclonic flow around the surface low will keep the area covered in clouds for much of the day along with a lingering shower chance in the morning across the north in the morning. Much cooler air will be ushered in with highs only reaching the upper 50s to lower 60s. It will also be breezy with northwest winds gusting to around 30 mph. .LONG TERM...(Friday night through Thursday) Issued at 236 PM CDT Thu Sep 20 2018 With the cooler air and clearing skies Friday night, some low temperatures in the 30s and frost will be possible across central Wisconsin. The weekend then looks quiet with upper level zonal flow and surface high pressure in place. Upper level troughing then looks to move across the Upper Midwest early next week that will push a cold front through with a chance for more rain from Monday afternoon through Tuesday. There will then be some more chances for rain Wednesday into Thursday as more upper level troughing looks to impact the region. && .AVIATION...(For the 00Z TAFS through 00Z Friday evening) Issued at 600 PM CDT Thu Sep 20 2018 Line of strong (potentially severe) storms to roll west-east across the area this evening. Strong/gusty winds will swing from the south to west later tonight, holding there through the better part of Friday. Cigs: dropping into mvfr/ifr with line of storms, with saturation post the cold front/satellite imagery keeping the TAF sites under the low clouds into Friday afternoon. Winds: winds on the increase as pressure gradient tightens ahead of approaching sfc low. Winds swing to the west/northwest later tonight with the passage of systems's cold front - staying strong and gusty through Friday afternoon. Some threat for LLWS for this evening - somewhat border line and only for a few hours - but will continue mention at KLSE where threat higher. && .HYDROLOGY... Issued at 236 PM CDT Thu Sep 20 2018 While there may still be some minor flooding issues ongoing across Fayette, Clayton and Grant Counties, reports indicate the impact are minimal and the areal flood warning will be discontinued. Runoff from last night rains has caused some river rises with active flood warnings along portions of Turtle Creek and the Turkey and Kickapoo Rivers. See the latest flood statements for the latest information. && .ARX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... WI...None. MN...None. IA...None. && SHORT TERM...04 LONG TERM...04 AVIATION...Rieck HYDROLOGY...04
Hazardous weather outlook, Sep 20, 12:20 PM CDT, 8 hours 59 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service La Crosse WI 1220 PM CDT Thu Sep 20 2018 IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-MNZ079-086>088-094>096-WIZ017-029- 032>034-041>044-053>055-061-211200- 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- 1220 PM CDT Thu Sep 20 2018 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for parts of northeast Iowa, southeast Minnesota, and southwest into central Wisconsin. .DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight Some area rivers are or will return to flood level, especially in northeast Iowa and southwest Wisconsin. Severe storms are still expected later this afternoon into the evening hours. The main threats are damaging wind, hail, and brief heavy rain, but some of the stronger storms will have a tornado potential. Likely storm time is between 5 and 10 PM. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation will likely be needed in some areas this afternoon and evening. If a tornado watch is in place and storms are approaching, assume spotters will be needed. .EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATION... No webinar is scheduled. Please see our Situation Report updates and ensure dispatch centers are ready for increased work load expected this evening. Shea
In the hours before
Local storm report, Sep 20, 8:23 PM CDT, 56 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LA CROSSE WI
823 PM CDT THU SEP 20 2018
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0815 PM TSTM WND GST 3 W PRESTON 43.67N 92.14W
09/20/2018 M38 MPH FILLMORE MN AWOS
MEASURED AT PRESTON AIRPORT
&&
SHEALocal storm report, Sep 20, 8:30 PM CDT, 49 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LA CROSSE WI
830 PM CDT THU SEP 20 2018
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0828 PM TSTM WND GST 2 E CHARLES CITY 43.07N 92.64W
09/20/2018 M47 MPH FLOYD IA AWOS
MEASURED AT CHARLES CITY AIRPORT EAST OF TOWN
&&
SHEALocal storm report, Sep 20, 8:36 PM CDT, 43 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LA CROSSE WI
836 PM CDT THU SEP 20 2018
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0832 PM TSTM WND GST SARATOGA 43.36N 92.42W
09/20/2018 M54 MPH HOWARD IA MESONET
RWIS ROAD SENSOR SITE ALONG HIGHWAY 9
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SHEASpecial weather statement, Sep 20, 8:37 PM CDT, 42 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
837 PM CDT THU SEP 20 2018
WIZ017-029-210245-
Taylor-Clark-
837 PM CDT THU SEP 20 2018
...A LINE OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT CLARK AND TAYLOR
COUNTIES...
At 836 PM CDT, radar indicated strong thunderstorms were located
along a line extending from near Sheldon to Fairchild. Movement was
northeast at 65 mph.
Winds of 40 to 50 mph are possible with these storms.
These storms will be near...
Jump River around 845 PM CDT.
Greenwood around 855 PM CDT.
Loyal around 900 PM CDT.
Westboro around 905 PM CDT.
Colby around 910 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by these storms include Longwood, Reseburg,
Stetsonville, Goodrich and Willard.
Prepare now for possible this weather. Move indoors and if a warning
is issued, take actions to protect life and property.
LAT...LON 4538 9005 4512 9004 4512 9020 4503 9020
4503 9031 4460 9031 4459 9092 4535 9092
4538 9085
TIME...MOT...LOC 0136Z 244DEG 56KT 4527 9095 4461 9096
BaumgardtLocal storm report, Sep 20, 8:51 PM CDT, 28 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LA CROSSE WI
851 PM CDT THU SEP 20 2018
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0830 PM TSTM WND GST 3 NE RICEVILLE 43.39N 92.51W
09/20/2018 M45 MPH HOWARD IA MESONET
&&
SHEASpecial weather statement, Sep 20, 9:12 PM CDT, 7 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
912 PM CDT THU SEP 20 2018
IAZ010-011-029-030-MNZ096-WIZ034-041>044-053>055-061-210345-
Fayette-Clayton-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Houston-Juneau-Richland-
Crawford-Jackson-Vernon-La Crosse-Adams-Monroe-Grant-
912 PM CDT THU SEP 20 2018
...A LINE OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT CLAYTON...FAYETTE...
ALLAMAKEE...EASTERN WINNESHIEK...EASTERN HOUSTON...SOUTHERN
JACKSON...JUNEAU...VERNON...RICHLAND...CRAWFORD...MONROE...LA
CROSSE...GRANT AND ADAMS COUNTIES...
At 911 PM CDT, radar indicated strong thunderstorms located along a
line extending from near Ogema to near Spencer to near Holmen to
Hawkeye. Movement was east at 60 mph.
Wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph are possible with these storms.
If you are in the path of these storms, seek shelter indoors as they
approach. Be prepared for further protective actions if warnings are
issued.
Locations impacted include...
La Crosse, Platteville, Sparta, Tomah, Decorah, Oelwein, Prairie Du
Chien, Richland Center, La Crescent, Mauston, Viroqua, Waukon,
Lancaster, Black River Falls, Caledonia, West Union, Guttenberg,
Elkader, Lansing and Friendship.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms, and may
cause localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
LAT...LON 4364 8989 4364 9031 4355 9031 4355 9019
4317 9019 4320 9026 4321 9029 4320 9043
4275 9043 4264 9049 4264 9208 4292 9208
4385 9137 4385 9128 4390 9133 4442 9078
4442 9032 4425 9032 4425 8960 4411 8960
TIME...MOT...LOC 0211Z 247DEG 52KT 4545 9024 4472 9033 4392 9124 4294
9193
RieckThe office that day
Everything else NWS La Crosse, WI issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 7:04 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ARX | Buffalo | 56 min |
| Sep 20, 7:50 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ARX | Buffalo, Trempealeau | 85 min |
| Sep 20, 7:53 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ARX | Buffalo, Trempealeau | 37 min |
| Sep 20, 8:37 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ARX | Clark, Taylor | 68 min |
| Sep 20, 8:53 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ARX | Clark | 40 min |
| Sep 20, 9:12 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ARX | Adams, Crawford, Grant, Jackson, Juneau, La Crosse and 3 more | 93 min |
| Sep 20, 9:54 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ARX | Monroe | 51 min |
| Sep 20, 10:28 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ARX | Adams, Crawford, Grant, Juneau, Richland | 92 min |
| Sep 21, 2:51 PM CDT | Frost Advisory | ARX | Clark, Jackson, Monroe, Taylor | 17 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.