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River Flood Warning 41, NWS La Crosse, WI

April 16, 2019Adams County, Juneau County, Wisconsin

NWS La Crosse, WI issued this river flood warning at Apr 16, 2019, 9:45 PM CDT for Adams County, Juneau County, Wisconsin. It took effect at Apr 17, 2019, 8:55 PM CDT. It was in force for 5 days.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Apr 16, 2019, 9:45 PM CDT (02:45 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 17, 2019, 8:55 PM CDT
Expired
Apr 23, 2019, 7:00 AM CDT
In force
5 days
Issued by
NWS La Crosse, WI
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
Minor

Counties Adams County, WI, Juneau County, WI

The radar

The La Crosse radar (KARX), 98 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 02:46 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The river

Written for the forecast point Wisconsin River at Castle Rock Dam (CROW3).

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.

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WGUS43 KARX 170245
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BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
945 PM CDT Tue Apr 16 2019

.Snowmelt and periods of rain will result in higher water levels 
along the Wisconsin River near Castle Rock and the Yellow River 
near Necedah.

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 .

&&

WIC001-057-171444-
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/CROW3.1.ER.190418T1024Z.190420T0600Z.190422T1800Z.UU/
945 PM CDT Tue Apr 16 2019

The National Weather Service in La Crosse WI has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  The Wisconsin River at Castle Rock Dam.
* from late Wednesday night to Tuesday April 23.
* At  9:10 PM Tuesday the flow was 21837 cfs.
* Flood stage is 30000 cfs.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by Thursday and increases in flow 
  rates to near 37400 cfs by Saturday morning. The river will fall below
  flood stage by Monday.
* Impact...At 40000.0 cfs...Several roads are closed downstream of the
  dam.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4392 9007 4402 9002 4402 8996 4377 8984 4377 8990

$$

WIC057-171444-
/O.NEW.KARX.FL.W.0042.190418T2230Z-190423T1200Z/
/NCAW3.1.ER.190418T2230Z.190420T1200Z.190422T1800Z.UU/
945 PM CDT Tue Apr 16 2019

The National Weather Service in La Crosse WI has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  The Yellow River at Necedah.
* from Thursday afternoon to Tuesday April 23.
* At  8:30 PM Tuesday the stage was 12.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by Thursday and continue to rise 
  to near 16.1 feet by Saturday morning. The river will fall below 
  flood stage by Monday.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4396 9003 4395 9006 4415 9014 4415 9009

$$

MEA
19 follow-up statements
822 
WGUS83 KARX 170903
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Flood Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
403 AM CDT Wed Apr 17 2019

...High Levels Along the Wisconsin 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 .

&&

WIC001-057-180003-
/O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0041.190418T1024Z-190423T1200Z/
/CROW3.1.ER.190418T1024Z.190420T0600Z.190422T1800Z.UU/
403 AM CDT Wed Apr 17 2019

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Wisconsin River at Castle Rock Dam.
* from late tonight to Tuesday morning.
* At  3:10 AM Wednesday the flow was 21866 cfs.
* Flood stage is 30000 cfs.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by Thursday morning and continue 
  to rise to a flow near 37427 cfs by Saturday morning. The river 
  will fall below flood stage by Monday.
* Impact...At 40000 cfs...Several roads are closed downstream of 
the dam.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4392 9007 4402 9002 4402 8996 4377 8984 4377 8990

$$
076 
WGUS43 KARX 171439
FLWARX


BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
939 AM CDT Wed Apr 17 2019

...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Major severity for the 
following rivers in Wisconsin...

  Wisconsin River at Castle Rock Dam affecting Adams and Juneau 
  Counties

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 .

&&

WIC001-057-180240-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0041.190418T0443Z-190425T0415Z/
/CROW3.3.ER.190418T0443Z.190421T1200Z.190424T1015Z.UU/
939 AM CDT Wed Apr 17 2019

...Forecast flooding increased from Minor to Major severity...
The Flood Warning continues for 
 The Wisconsin River at Castle Rock Dam.
* from this evening to Wednesday April 24.
* At  9:10 AM Wednesday the flow was 26557 cfs.
* Major flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Flow will increase to near 59000 cfs by Sunday night or 
  Monday morning. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4392 9007 4402 9002 4402 8996 4377 8984 4377 8990

$$
952 
WGUS83 KARX 172028
FLSARX


Flood Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
328 PM CDT Wed Apr 17 2019

.The Flood Warning continues for the Wisconsin River at Castle 
Rock Dam.

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 .

&&

WIC001-057-181127-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0041.190418T0155Z-190425T0310Z/
/CROW3.2.ER.190418T0155Z.190419T0000Z.190424T0910Z.UU/
328 PM CDT Wed Apr 17 2019

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Wisconsin River at Castle Rock Dam.
* from this evening to Wednesday April 24.
* At 3:10 PM Wednesday the flow was 29749 cfs.
* Flood stage is 30000 cfs.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage this evening and continue to 
  rise to a flow near 44400 cfs by Thursday evening. The river will 
  fall below flood stage by next Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At 40000.0 cfs...Several roads are closed downstream of the
  dam.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4392 9007 4402 9002 4402 8996 4377 8984 4377 8990

$$

CA
697 
WGUS83 KARX 180930
FLSARX


Flood Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
430 AM CDT Thu Apr 18 2019

...Wisconsin River Flooding...

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 .

&&

WIC001-057-190030-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-190425T0600Z/
/CROW3.2.ER.190418T0910Z.190419T0600Z.190424T1200Z.UU/
430 AM CDT Thu Apr 18 2019

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Wisconsin River at Castle Rock Dam.
* At  4:10 AM Thursday the flow was 29951 cfs.
* Flood stage is 30000 cfs.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by this morning and continue to 
  rise to a flow near 44400 cfs by Friday morning. The river will 
  fall below flood stage by Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At 40000 cfs...several roads are closed downstream of the
  dam.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4392 9007 4402 9002 4402 8996 4377 8984 4377 8990

$$
686 
WGUS43 KARX 181342
FLWARX


BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
842 AM CDT Thu Apr 18 2019

...Forecast flooding increased in severity for the 
following rivers in Wisconsin...

  Wisconsin River at Castle Rock Dam affecting Adams and Juneau 
  Counties
  Yellow River at Necedah affecting Juneau 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 .

&&

WIC001-057-190142-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-190425T0000Z/
/CROW3.3.ER.190418T1317Z.190419T1800Z.190424T0600Z.UU/
842 AM CDT Thu Apr 18 2019

...Forecast flooding increased from Moderate to Major severity...
The Flood Warning continues for 
 The Wisconsin River at Castle Rock Dam.
* At  8:10 AM Thursday the flow was 29958 cfs.
* Flooding begins at 30000 cfs.
* Major flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by this evening and continue to 
  rise to near 47000 cfs by Saturday. The river will fall below flood
  stage by late Wednesday.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4392 9007 4402 9002 4402 8996 4377 8984 4377 8990

$$

WIC057-190142-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0042.190419T0300Z-190424T0300Z/
/NCAW3.2.ER.190419T0300Z.190420T1800Z.190423T0900Z.UU/
842 AM CDT Thu Apr 18 2019

...Forecast flooding increased from Minor to Moderate severity...
The Flood Warning continues for 
 The Yellow River at Necedah.
* At  7:30 AM Thursday the stage was 14.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by this evening and continue to 
  rise to near 17.2 feet by Saturday. The river will fall below flood
  stage by Tuesday morning.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4396 9003 4395 9006 4415 9014 4415 9009

$$

MEA
842 
WGUS83 KARX 182019
FLSARX


Flood Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
319 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2019

.Flooding continues along the Wisconsin River near Castle Rock Dam.

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 .

&&

WIC001-057-191118-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-190425T0712Z/
/CROW3.3.ER.190418T1310Z.190421T1800Z.190424T1312Z.UU/
319 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2019

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Wisconsin River at Castle Rock Dam.
* At 3:10 PM Thursday the flow was 39309 cfs.
* Flood stage is 30000 cfs.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to a flow near 55600 cfs 
  by Sunday. The river flow will fall below flood stage Wednesday 
  morning.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4392 9007 4402 9002 4402 8996 4377 8984 4377 8990

$$

CA
475 
WGUS83 KARX 190205
FLSARX


Flood Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
905 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2019

.Flooding continues along the Wisconsin River near Castle Rock Dam.

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 .

&&

WIC001-057-191706-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-190425T1000Z/
/CROW3.3.ER.190418T1310Z.190419T1800Z.190424T1600Z.UU/
905 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2019

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Wisconsin River at Castle Rock Dam.
* At 8:10 PM Thursday the flow was 39413 cfs.
* Flood stage is 30000 cfs.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to a flow near 56100 cfs 
  by Friday. The river flow will fall below flood stage Wednesday 
  morning.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4392 9007 4402 9002 4402 8996 4377 8984 4377 8990

$$

CA
152 
WGUS83 KARX 190800
FLSARX


Flood Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
300 AM CDT Fri Apr 19 2019

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.

&&

WIC001-057-192300-
/O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-190425T1000Z/
/CROW3.3.ER.190418T1310Z.190419T1800Z.190424T1600Z.UU/
300 AM CDT Fri Apr 19 2019

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Wisconsin River at Castle Rock Dam.
* At  2:10 AM Friday the flow was 39659 cfs.
* Flood stage is 30000 cfs.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to a flow near 56100 cfs 
  by today. The river flow will fall below flood stage Wednesday 
  morning.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4392 9007 4402 9002 4402 8996 4377 8984 4377 8990

$$
667 
WGUS83 KARX 191446
FLSARX


Flood Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
946 AM CDT Fri Apr 19 2019

River forecasts take into account both observed and forecast 
precipitation.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 

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

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

&&

WIC053-200546-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0040.000000T0000Z-190422T0100Z/
/BRFW3.3.RS.190417T0809Z.190418T1715Z.190421T0700Z.NO/
946 AM CDT Fri Apr 19 2019

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Black River at Black River Falls.
* until Sunday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  8:00 AM Friday the stage was 52.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 47.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall...Dropping below flood 
  stage by Sunday morning.

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

$$

WIC063-121-200546-
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/GALW3.2.RS.190419T0256Z.190420T1800Z.190423T1000Z.NR/
946 AM CDT Fri Apr 19 2019

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Black River Near Galesville.
* until Tuesday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  8:45 AM Friday the stage was 14.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 14.9 feet by 
  Saturday. The river will fall below flood stage Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet...Flooding mainly impacts wildlands and 
  agricultural pasture land. However the approach to the south end of
  the County Road VV Bridge over the Black River may be flooded.

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

$$

WIC011-121-200546-
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/DDGW3.1.RS.190419T1152Z.190421T0000Z.190422T2000Z.NO/
946 AM CDT Fri Apr 19 2019

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Trempealeau River at Dodge.
* until Tuesday morning...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  8:45 AM Friday the stage was 9.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 10.9 feet by 
  Saturday evening. The river will fall below flood stage Monday.
* Impact...At 11.0 feet...The railroad bridge about three quarters of 
  a mile upstream from the gage can restrict the flow.

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

$$

WIC001-057-200546-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-190425T0600Z/
/CROW3.3.ER.190418T1310Z.190421T0600Z.190424T1200Z.UU/
946 AM CDT Fri Apr 19 2019

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Wisconsin River at Castle Rock Dam.
* until late Wednesday night...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  9:10 AM Friday the flow was 39952 cfs.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4392 9007 4402 9002 4402 8996 4377 8984 4377 8990

$$

MEA
914 
WGUS83 KARX 200137
FLSARX


Flood Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
837 PM CDT Fri Apr 19 2019

.Flooding continues along the Wisconsin River near Castle Rock Dam.

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 .

&&

WIC001-057-201637-
/O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-190425T0600Z/
/CROW3.3.RS.190418T1310Z.190420T0600Z.190424T1200Z.UU/
837 PM CDT Fri Apr 19 2019

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Wisconsin River at Castle Rock Dam.
* At  8:10 PM Friday the flow was 52784 cfs.
* Flood stage is 30000 cfs.
* Major flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to a flow near 55400 cfs 
  by Saturday morning. The river flow will fall below flood stage 
  Wednesday morning.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4392 9007 4402 9002 4402 8996 4377 8984 4377 8990

$$

NMB
316 
WGUS83 KARX 200810
FLSARX


Flood Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
310 AM CDT Sat Apr 20 2019

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.

&&

WIC001-057-202310-
/O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-190425T0600Z/
/CROW3.3.RS.190418T1310Z.190420T1200Z.190424T1200Z.UU/
310 AM CDT Sat Apr 20 2019

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Wisconsin River at Castle Rock Dam.
* At  2:10 AM Saturday the flow was 51968 cfs.
* Flood stage is 30000 cfs.
* Major flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to a flow near 55400 cfs 
  by this morning. The river flow will fall below flood stage 
  Wednesday morning.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4392 9007 4402 9002 4402 8996 4377 8984 4377 8990

$$
203 
WGUS83 KARX 201326
FLSARX


Flood Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
826 AM CDT Sat Apr 20 2019

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 .

&&

WIC001-057-210426-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-190425T0417Z/
/CROW3.3.RS.190418T1310Z.190420T0210Z.190424T1017Z.UU/
826 AM CDT Sat Apr 20 2019

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Wisconsin River at Castle Rock Dam.
* At  8:10 AM Saturday the flow was 52358 cfs.
* Flood stage is 30000 cfs.
* Major flooding is occurring and Major flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river flow will continue to decrease, dropping below
  flood stage by Wednesday morning.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4392 9007 4402 9002 4402 8996 4377 8984 4377 8990

$$

MEA
043 
WGUS83 KARX 210127
FLSARX


Flood Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
827 PM CDT Sat Apr 20 2019

.Flooding continues along the Wisconsin River near Castle Rock
Dam.

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 .

&&

WIC001-057-211626-
/O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-190425T0417Z/
/CROW3.3.RS.190418T1310Z.190420T0210Z.190424T1017Z.UU/
827 PM CDT Sat Apr 20 2019

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Wisconsin River at Castle Rock Dam.
* At  8:10 PM Saturday the flow was 46550 cfs.
* Flood stage is 30000 cfs.
* Major flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river flow will continue to decrease, dropping below
  flood stage by Wednesday morning.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4392 9007 4402 9002 4402 8996 4377 8984 4377 8990

$$

NMB
766 
WGUS83 KARX 210745
FLSARX


Flood Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
245 AM CDT Sun Apr 21 2019

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.

&&

WIC001-057-212245-
/O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-190425T0417Z/
/CROW3.3.RS.190418T1310Z.190420T0210Z.190424T1017Z.UU/
245 AM CDT Sun Apr 21 2019

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Wisconsin River at Castle Rock Dam.
* At  2:10 AM Sunday the flow was 46816 cfs.
* Flood stage is 30000 cfs.
* Major flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river flow will continue to decrease, dropping below
  flood stage by Wednesday morning.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4392 9007 4402 9002 4402 8996 4377 8984 4377 8990

$$
010 
WGUS83 KARX 211332
FLSARX


Flood Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
832 AM CDT Sun Apr 21 2019

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 .

&&

WIC001-057-220431-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-190425T0351Z/
/CROW3.3.RS.190418T1310Z.190420T0210Z.190424T0951Z.UU/
832 AM CDT Sun Apr 21 2019

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Wisconsin River at Castle Rock Dam.
* At  8:10 AM Sunday the flow was 45350 cfs.
* Flood stage is 30000 cfs.
* Major flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river flow will continue to decrease, dropping below
  flood stage by Wednesday morning.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4392 9007 4402 9002 4402 8996 4377 8984 4377 8990

$$

MEA
962 
WGUS83 KARX 220109
FLSARX


Flood Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
809 PM CDT Sun Apr 21 2019

.Flooding continues along the Wisconsin River near Castle Rock Dam.

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 .

&&

WIC001-057-221609-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-190425T2100Z/
/CROW3.3.RS.190418T1310Z.190420T0210Z.190425T0300Z.UU/
809 PM CDT Sun Apr 21 2019

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Wisconsin River at Castle Rock Dam.
* At  7:10 PM Sunday the flow was 39116 cfs.
* Flood stage is 30000 cfs.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river flow will continue to decrease, dropping below
  flood stage by Wednesday evening.
* Impact...At 40000.0 cfs...Several roads are closed downstream of the
  dam.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4392 9007 4402 9002 4402 8996 4377 8984 4377 8990

$$

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WGUS83 KARX 220944
FLSARX


Flood Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
444 AM CDT Mon Apr 22 2019

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.

&&

WIC001-057-230043-
/O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-190425T2100Z/
/CROW3.3.RS.190418T1310Z.190420T0210Z.190425T0300Z.UU/
444 AM CDT Mon Apr 22 2019

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Wisconsin River at Castle Rock Dam.
* At  4:10 AM Monday the flow was 39202 cfs.
* Flood stage is 30000 cfs.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river flow will continue to decrease, dropping below
  flood stage by Wednesday evening.
* Impact...At 40000.0 cfs...Several roads are closed downstream of the
  dam.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4392 9007 4402 9002 4402 8996 4377 8984 4377 8990

$$
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FLSARX


Flood Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
1049 AM CDT Mon Apr 22 2019

.Flooding continues along the Wisconsin River near Castle Rock Dam.

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 .

&&

WIC001-057-230648-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-190427T0325Z/
/CROW3.3.RS.190418T1310Z.190420T0210Z.190426T0925Z.UU/
1049 AM CDT Mon Apr 22 2019

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Wisconsin River at Castle Rock Dam.
* At 10:10 AM Monday the flow was 38019 cfs.
* Flood stage is 30000 cfs.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river flow will continue to decrease, falling below 
  flood stage Friday morning.
* Impact...At 40000.0 cfs...Several roads are closed downstream of the
  dam.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4392 9007 4402 9002 4402 8996 4377 8984 4377 8990

$$

LL
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Flood Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
926 PM CDT Mon Apr 22 2019

.The river flow along the Wisconsin River at Castle Rock Dam has
fallen below flood stage. Therefore, the flood warning has been 
cancelled.

River forecasts take into account both observed and forecast 
precipitation.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

 

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

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

&&

WIC001-057-230256-
/O.CAN.KARX.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-190427T0325Z/
/CROW3.3.RS.190418T1310Z.190420T0210Z.190422T1844Z.UU/
926 PM CDT Mon Apr 22 2019

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  The Wisconsin River at Castle Rock Dam.
* At  9:10 PM Monday the flow was 28859 cfs.
* Flood stage is 30000 cfs.
* Fell below flood stage at  1:44 PM Monday.
* Forecast...The river flow will continue to decrease to 28000 cfs by
  Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At 30000.0 cfs...Localized flooding occurs near Highway Z 
  downstream of the dam.

$$

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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 Apr 16, 6:25 PM CDT, 3 hours 20 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Apr 16, 6:25 PM CDT, 3 hours 20 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
625 PM CDT Tue Apr 16 2019

.SHORT TERM...(This evening through Wednesday)
Issued at 344 PM CDT Tue Apr 16 2019

At 3 PM, a warm front was located near the Iowa and Missouri
border. Temperatures north of this front are in the 60s.
Meanwhile south of this front, temperatures were in the 70s and
lower 80s.

This front will gradually move north tonight and Wednesday as a
deepening low pressure system moves out of the Southern Plains
and Upper Mississippi Valley. Like the past couple of days, there
are still questions on far north this front will get. Many of the
deterministic models and a few convective producing models suggest
that it will move as far north Interstate 90 in western Wisconsin.
Meanwhile, the HREF has this front staying south of our area.
Both the GFS and NAM have most unstable CAPES climbing up to 1000
J/kg south of I-90, so there will be enough instability for some
scattered storms.

The 0-3 km shear still ranges from 30 to 40 knots. However, if
those storms do not become surface based, the 1-3 km shear is a
third to a half of those values and it would be unlikely for any
of these storms to become severe. Due to this uncertainty, like
the SPC marginal risk for our area. If severe did occur, it would
likely be a short window between 2 PM and 7 PM. Wind and hail
would be the primary concerns, but may have to watch the warm
front for the potential of an isolated tornado.

Precipitable water values will be in the 0.75 to 1 inch range.
This will result in some heavy rain at times. Both the NAM and
EWCMWF have rainfall totals ranging from a half to 1.5 inches
north of I-90 and up to a half inch across the remainder of the
area. Meanwhile, the GFS is further south with its heaviest
rainfall. It has 1 to 1.75 inches south of I-90 and anywhere from a
half to 1 inch across the remainder of the area.

.LONG TERM...(Wednesday night through Tuesday)
Issued at 344 PM CDT Tue Apr 16 2019

On Thursday, a shortwave trough will be moving across the area.
This will result in scattered showers during the late morning and
afternoon. Rain totals look to be light with totals less than a
tenth of an inch.

Much of the Easter weekend is looking warm and dry. High
temperatures will range from the upper 50s to upper 60s. Both the
ECMWF and GEM keep the area dry. Meanwhile, the GFS has some light
rain along and south of I-90 on Sunday afternoon and evening.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 00Z TAFS through 00Z Wednesday evening)
Issued at 625 PM CDT Tue Apr 16 2019

Cigs: clouds will be thickening and lowering overnight/Wed morning
as a warm front approaches from the south. Saturation continues to
increase and deepen as Wed wears on (per RH fields and bufkit
soundings) and expectation is to drop into IFR/MVFR by 18z or so,
likely dropping a bit more before 00z. Low cigs look to hold at the
TAF sites into Thu.

WX: expecting shra to blossom along/north of a approaching warm
front after 12z Wed. Isold thunder also possible, but won't add to
forecast at this time. Should be a short window for morning showers.
Expect a break for the early part of the afternoon with more SHRA/TS
sparking ahead of a cold front for mid/late afternoon. Again, will
keep thunder out of the forecast, but see the potential for at least
VCTS. instability fairly meager thanks to low clouds, but enough
elevated for isold/sct thunder potential.

Winds: holding easterly for the most part, with a few gusts mainly
Wed morning. Could become more south if warm front moves north -
some uncertainty with how north it will get. Look for a swing to the
northwest with passage of cold front near/after 00z Thu.

&&

.ARX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WI...None.
MN...None.
IA...None.
&&

SHORT TERM...Boyne
LONG TERM...Boyne
AVIATION...Rieck
Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 16, 4:53 AM CDT, 16 hours 52 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
453 AM CDT Tue Apr 16 2019

IAZ011-030-MNZ079-088-096-WIZ032-033-041-053-054-061-171200-
Allamakee-Clayton-Wabasha-Winona-Houston-Buffalo-Trempealeau-
La Crosse-Vernon-Crawford-Grant-
453 AM CDT Tue Apr 16 2019

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northeast
Iowa, southeast Minnesota, and southwest into western Wisconsin.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Flooding continues along portions of the Mississippi River.

There is a chance for thunderstorms tonight, mainly across
northeast Iowa and southwest Wisconsin. The main threat is
lightning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday

Flooding will continue along portions of the Mississippi River,
with water levels gradually falling through the weekend.

There is a chance for thunderstorms Wednesday into Wednesday
night. A few storms Wednesday afternoon and evening could be
strong with a risk for hail, especially across northeast Iowa and
southwest Wisconsin. However, at this time, widespread severe
thunderstorms are not expected.

In addition, locally heavy rainfall is possible later tonight
through Wednesday evening. Should heavy rain become widespread,
additional flooding could result.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

No action needed.

.EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATION...

No webinar is scheduled.

IAZ008>010-018-019-029-MNZ086-087-094-095-WIZ017-029-034-042>044-
055-171200-
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-Dodge-Olmsted-
Mower-Fillmore-Taylor-Clark-Jackson-Monroe-Juneau-Adams-Richland-
453 AM CDT Tue Apr 16 2019

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southeast
Minnesota, northeast Iowa, and southwest into central Wisconsin.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

There is a chance for thunderstorms tonight, mainly across
northeast Iowa and southwest Wisconsin. The main threat is
lightning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday

There is a chance for thunderstorms Wednesday into Wednesday
night. A few storms Wednesday afternoon and evening could be
strong with a risk for hail, especially across northeast Iowa and
southwest Wisconsin. However, at this time, widespread severe
thunderstorms are not expected.

In addition, locally heavy rainfall is possible Wednesday
through Wednesday evening. Should heavy rain become widespread,
additional flooding could result.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

No action needed.

.EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATION...

No webinar is scheduled.

RRS/Lawrence

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 16, 9:45 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningARXJuneau7 days

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.