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River Flood Warning 18, NWS La Crosse, WI

June 9, 2020Clayton County, Iowa

NWS La Crosse, WI issued this river flood warning at Jun 9, 2020, 7:51 PM CDT for Clayton County, Iowa. It took effect at Jun 10, 2020, 4:47 AM CDT. It was in force for 47 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Jun 9, 2020, 7:51 PM CDT (00:51 UTC)
In effect from
Jun 10, 2020, 4:47 AM CDT
Expired
Jun 12, 2020, 3:25 AM CDT
In force
47 hr
Issued by
NWS La Crosse, WI
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
Minor

County Clayton County, IA

The radar

The La Crosse radar (KARX), 105 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 00:52 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 Turkey River at Elkader (EKDI4).

Action stage
10 ft
Minor stage
12 ft
Moderate stage
16 ft
Major stage
20 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 05412020, 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.

415 
WGUS43 KARX 100051
FLWARX


BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
751 PM CDT Tue Jun 9 2020

.Heavy rainfall across the area will cause flooding along the Turkey 
River.

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...
weather.gov/lacrosse.

&&

IAC191-101251-
/O.NEW.KARX.FL.W.0017.200610T1015Z-200611T2100Z/
/SPLI4.1.ER.200610T1015Z.200610T1800Z.200611T0300Z.NO/
751 PM CDT Tue Jun 9 2020

The National Weather Service in La Crosse WI has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  The Turkey River at Spillville.
* from late tonight to Thursday afternoon.
* At  7:30 PM Tuesday the stage was 4.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by Wednesday morning and continue
  to rise to near 10.5 feet. The river will fall below 
  flood stage by Wednesday evening.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4328 9206 4328 9199 4321 9190 4317 9192 4317 9198

$$

IAC043-101251-
/O.NEW.KARX.FL.W.0018.200610T1442Z-200613T1912Z/
/EKDI4.1.ER.200610T1442Z.200611T1800Z.200613T0112Z.NO/
751 PM CDT Tue Jun 9 2020

The National Weather Service in La Crosse WI has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  The Turkey River at Elkader.
* from Wednesday morning to Saturday afternoon.
* At  6:45 PM Tuesday the stage was 7.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by Wednesday morning and continue
  to rise to near 15.5 feet by Thursday. The river will fall below 
  flood stage by Friday evening.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4294 9146 4284 9134 4280 9136 4293 9161 4298 9161

$$

IAC043-101251-
/O.NEW.KARX.FL.W.0019.200610T2100Z-200613T1040Z/
/GRBI4.1.ER.200610T2100Z.200611T1800Z.200612T1640Z.NO/
751 PM CDT Tue Jun 9 2020

The National Weather Service in La Crosse WI has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  The Turkey River at Garber.
* from Wednesday afternoon to late Friday night.
* At  7:15 PM Tuesday the stage was 9.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by Wednesday and continue to rise
  to near 19.0 feet by Thursday. The river will fall below flood 
  stage by Friday morning.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet...County Road X3C at the south end of Garber 
  becomes inundated.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4280 9136 4284 9134 4269 9096 4272 9131

$$
9 follow-up statements
359 
WGUS83 KARX 100746
FLSARX


Flood Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
246 AM CDT Wed Jun 10 2020

.Rainfall yesterday has resulted in rises along the Turkey River,
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...
weather.gov/lacrosse.

&&

IAC191-102246-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0017.200610T0744Z-200611T2100Z/
/SPLI4.1.ER.200610T0427Z.200610T1200Z.200611T0300Z.NO/
246 AM CDT Wed Jun 10 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Turkey River at Spillville.
* until Thursday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  2:30 AM Wednesday the stage was 10.9 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 this
  morning. The river will fall below flood stage this evening.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4328 9206 4328 9199 4321 9190 4317 9192 4317 9198

$$

IAC043-102246-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0018.200610T1255Z-200613T1912Z/
/EKDI4.1.ER.200610T1255Z.200611T1800Z.200613T0112Z.NO/
246 AM CDT Wed Jun 10 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Turkey River at Elkader.
* from this morning to Saturday afternoon...Or until the warning is 
  cancelled.
* At  1:45 AM Wednesday the stage was 10.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by this morning and continue to 
  rise to near 15.5 feet by Thursday. The river will fall below flood
  stage by Friday evening.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4294 9146 4284 9134 4280 9136 4293 9161 4298 9161

$$

IAC043-102246-
/O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0019.200610T2100Z-200613T1040Z/
/GRBI4.1.ER.200610T2100Z.200611T1800Z.200612T1640Z.NO/
246 AM CDT Wed Jun 10 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Turkey River at Garber.
* from this afternoon to late Friday night...Or until the warning is 
  cancelled.
* At  2:15 AM Wednesday the stage was 11.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by today and continue to rise to 
  near 19.0 feet by Thursday. The river will fall below flood stage 
  by Friday morning.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet...County Road X3C at the south end of Garber 
  becomes inundated.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4280 9136 4284 9134 4269 9096 4272 9131

$$
118 
WGUS43 KARX 100950
FLWARX


BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
450 AM CDT Wed Jun 10 2020

...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the 
following rivers in Iowa...

  Turkey River at Elkader affecting Clayton County
  Turkey River at Garber affecting Clayton County

.Rainfall over the Turkey River basin of 3 to 5 inches yesterday 
has resulted in rising river levels, with moderate flooding now 
expected from Elkader to Garber. 

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...
weather.gov/lacrosse.

&&

IAC043-102150-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0018.200610T0947Z-200613T1434Z/
/EKDI4.2.ER.200610T0947Z.200611T0600Z.200612T2034Z.NO/
450 AM CDT Wed Jun 10 2020

...Forecast flooding increased from Minor to Moderate severity...
The Flood Warning continues for 
 The Turkey River at Elkader.
* until Saturday morning.
* At  3:45 AM Wednesday the stage was 11.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by this morning and continue to 
  rise to near 18.1 feet by Thursday morning. The river will fall 
  below flood stage by Friday.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4294 9146 4284 9134 4280 9136 4293 9161 4298 9161

$$

IAC043-102150-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0019.200610T1812Z-200613T0600Z/
/GRBI4.2.ER.200610T1812Z.200611T1200Z.200612T1200Z.NO/
450 AM CDT Wed Jun 10 2020

...Forecast flooding increased from Minor to Moderate severity...
The Flood Warning continues for 
 The Turkey River at Garber.
* from this afternoon to late Friday night.
* At  4:15 AM Wednesday the stage was 13.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by today and continue to rise to 
  near 21.5 feet by Thursday morning. The river will fall below flood
  stage by Friday morning.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet...County Road X3C at the south end of Garber 
  becomes inundated.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4280 9136 4284 9134 4269 9096 4272 9131

$$
681 
WGUS83 KARX 101323
FLSARX


Flood Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
823 AM CDT Wed Jun 10 2020

.Flooding continues along portions of the Turkey 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...
weather.gov/lacrosse.

&&

IAC191-110424-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-200611T2230Z/
/SPLI4.2.ER.200610T0427Z.200610T1800Z.200611T0430Z.NO/
823 AM CDT Wed Jun 10 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Turkey River at Spillville.
* until Thursday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  7:30 AM Wednesday the stage was 11.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 12.1 feet 
  today. The river will fall below flood stage this evening.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4328 9206 4328 9199 4321 9190 4317 9192 4317 9198

$$

IAC043-110424-
/O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-200613T1434Z/
/EKDI4.2.ER.200610T0929Z.200611T0600Z.200612T2034Z.NO/
823 AM CDT Wed Jun 10 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Turkey River at Elkader.
* until Saturday morning...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  7:45 AM Wednesday the stage was 13.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 18.0 feet by 
  Thursday morning. The river will fall below flood stage Friday.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4294 9146 4284 9134 4280 9136 4293 9161 4298 9161

$$

IAC043-110424-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0019.200610T1459Z-200613T0632Z/
/GRBI4.2.ER.200610T1459Z.200611T0600Z.200612T1232Z.NO/
823 AM CDT Wed Jun 10 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Turkey River at Garber.
* until late Friday night...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  7:15 AM Wednesday the stage was 15.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by this morning and continue to 
  rise to near 21.5 feet by Thursday morning. The river will fall 
  below flood stage by Friday morning.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet...County Road X3C at the south end of Garber 
  becomes inundated.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4280 9136 4284 9134 4269 9096 4272 9131

$$
954 
WGUS83 KARX 101907
FLSARX


Flood Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
207 PM CDT Wed Jun 10 2020

.Flooding continues along portions of the Turkey 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...
weather.gov/lacrosse.

&&

IAC191-111006-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-200611T1534Z/
/SPLI4.2.ER.200610T0427Z.200610T1300Z.200610T2134Z.NO/
207 PM CDT Wed Jun 10 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Turkey River at Spillville.
* until Thursday morning...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  1:30 PM Wednesday the stage was 9.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall...Dropping below flood 
  stage later today.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4328 9206 4328 9199 4321 9190 4317 9192 4317 9198

$$

IAC043-111006-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-200613T0000Z/
/EKDI4.1.ER.200610T0929Z.200611T0000Z.200612T0600Z.NO/
207 PM CDT Wed Jun 10 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Turkey River at Elkader.
* until Friday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  1:45 PM Wednesday the stage was 14.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 14.6 feet by this
  evening. The river will fall below flood stage Friday morning.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet...Minor flooding occurs in areas near the 
  river.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4294 9146 4284 9134 4280 9136 4293 9161 4298 9161

$$

IAC043-111006-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-200612T1830Z/
/GRBI4.1.ER.200610T1352Z.200611T0000Z.200612T0030Z.NO/
207 PM CDT Wed Jun 10 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Turkey River at Garber.
* until Friday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  1:15 PM Wednesday the stage was 18.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 19.7 feet by this
  evening. The river will fall below flood stage Thursday evening.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet...County Road X3C at the south end of Garber 
  becomes inundated.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4280 9136 4284 9134 4269 9096 4272 9131

$$
057 
WGUS83 KARX 110108
FLSARX


Flood Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
808 PM CDT Wed Jun 10 2020

.Flooding continues along the Turkey 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...
weather.gov/lacrosse.

&&

IAC191-111608-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-200612T0707Z/
/SPLI4.2.ER.200610T0427Z.200610T1300Z.200611T1307Z.NO/
808 PM CDT Wed Jun 10 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Turkey River at Spillville.
* until late Thursday night...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  7:30 PM Wednesday 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 9.5 feet by 
  Thursday morning. The river will fall below flood stage Thursday 
  morning.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4328 9206 4328 9199 4321 9190 4317 9192 4317 9198

$$

IAC043-111608-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-200613T1127Z/
/EKDI4.1.ER.200610T0929Z.200611T0600Z.200612T1727Z.NO/
808 PM CDT Wed Jun 10 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Turkey River at Elkader.
* until Saturday morning...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  7:45 PM Wednesday the stage was 14.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 15.1 feet by 
  Thursday morning. The river will fall below flood stage Friday.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet...Minor flooding occurs in areas near the 
  river.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4294 9146 4284 9134 4280 9136 4293 9161 4298 9161

$$

IAC043-111608-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-200613T0148Z/
/GRBI4.2.ER.200610T1352Z.200611T0600Z.200612T0748Z.NO/
808 PM CDT Wed Jun 10 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Turkey River at Garber.
* until Friday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  7:15 PM Wednesday the stage was 20.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 20.5 feet by 
  Thursday morning. The river will fall below flood stage Friday 
  morning.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet...County Road X3C at the south end of Garber 
  becomes inundated.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4280 9136 4284 9134 4269 9096 4272 9131

$$

NMB
818 
WGUS83 KARX 110626
FLSARX


Flood Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
126 AM CDT Thu Jun 11 2020

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...
weather.gov/lacrosse.

&&

IAC191-112126-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-200612T0223Z/
/SPLI4.2.ER.200610T0427Z.200610T1300Z.200611T0823Z.NO/
126 AM CDT Thu Jun 11 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Turkey River at Spillville.
* until this evening...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 12:30 AM Thursday the stage was 9.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall...Dropping below flood 
  stage by this morning.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4328 9206 4328 9199 4321 9190 4317 9192 4317 9198

$$

IAC043-112126-
/O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-200613T1127Z/
/EKDI4.1.ER.200610T0929Z.200611T0545Z.200612T1727Z.NO/
126 AM CDT Thu Jun 11 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Turkey River at Elkader.
* until Saturday morning...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 12:45 AM Thursday the stage was 15.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall...Dropping below flood 
  stage by Friday.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4294 9146 4284 9134 4280 9136 4293 9161 4298 9161

$$

IAC043-112126-
/O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-200613T0148Z/
/GRBI4.2.ER.200610T1352Z.200611T0515Z.200612T0748Z.NO/
126 AM CDT Thu Jun 11 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Turkey River at Garber.
* until Friday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 12:15 AM Thursday the stage was 20.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall...Dropping below flood 
  stage by Friday morning.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet...County Road X3C at the south end of Garber 
  becomes inundated.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4280 9136 4284 9134 4269 9096 4272 9131

$$
411 
WGUS83 KARX 111512
FLSARX


Flood Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
1012 AM CDT Thu Jun 11 2020

.Flood Warning continues along the Turkey River at Elkader and 
Garber.

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...
weather.gov/lacrosse.

&&

IAC043-120612-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-200613T0925Z/
/EKDI4.1.ER.200610T0929Z.200611T0815Z.200612T1525Z.NO/
1012 AM CDT Thu Jun 11 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Turkey River at Elkader.
* until late Friday night...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  9:45 AM Thursday the stage was 14.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall and drop below flood 
  stage by Friday morning.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet...Minor flooding occurs in areas near the 
  river.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4294 9146 4284 9134 4280 9136 4293 9161 4298 9161

$$

IAC043-120612-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-200613T0000Z/
/GRBI4.2.ER.200610T1352Z.200611T0715Z.200612T0600Z.NO/
1012 AM CDT Thu Jun 11 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Turkey River at Garber.
* until Friday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  9:15 AM Thursday the stage was 19.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall and drop below flood 
  stage by Friday morning.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet...County Road X3C at the south end of Garber 
  becomes inundated.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4280 9136 4284 9134 4269 9096 4272 9131

$$
117 
WGUS83 KARX 120238
FLSARX


Flood Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
938 PM CDT Thu Jun 11 2020

.Flooding continues along the Turkey River at Elkader.

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...
weather.gov/lacrosse.

&&

IAC043-121738-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-200613T0300Z/
/EKDI4.1.ER.200610T0929Z.200611T0815Z.200612T0900Z.NO/
938 PM CDT Thu Jun 11 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Turkey River at Elkader.
* until Friday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  8:45 PM Thursday the stage was 12.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall...Dropping below flood 
  stage by Friday morning.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet...Minor flooding occurs in areas near the 
  river.

&&
 
LAT...LON 4294 9146 4284 9134 4280 9136 4293 9161 4298 9161

$$

NMB
643 
WGUS83 KARX 120825
FLSARX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
325 AM CDT Fri Jun 12 2020

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...
weather.gov/lacrosse.

&&

IAC043-120855-
/O.CAN.KARX.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-200613T0300Z/
/EKDI4.1.ER.200610T0929Z.200611T0815Z.200612T0552Z.NO/
325 AM CDT Fri Jun 12 2020

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  The Turkey River at Elkader.
* At  2:45 AM Friday the stage was 11.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Fell below flood stage at 12:52 AM Friday.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 9.7 feet by Saturday 
  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 Jun 9, 6:38 PM CDT, 1 hour 13 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jun 9, 6:38 PM CDT, 1 hour 13 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
638 PM CDT Tue Jun 9 2020

.SHORT TERM...(This evening through Wednesday)
Issued at 305 PM CDT Tue Jun 9 2020

Current radar showing a band of showers/embedded thunderstorms
associated with Cristobal remnants working north into the area. With
highly anomalous tropical airmass/precipitable water values in the 2-
2.5 inch range, plan on some very heavy downpours/rainfall through
the remainder of the afternoon into this evening. Deformation area
associated with remnants of Cristobal and mid-level northern stream
trough will act to focus heavier rainfall across portions of
northeast IA/southeast MN into western WI. In addition to the
heavy rainfall this afternoon, there will be slight chance for an
isolated tornado or two in this warm/muggy/high shear environment.
Look for widespread areal mean average rainfall in the 1.5-4 inch
range, locally higher in that aforementioned deformation area
across northeast IA/southeast MN/western WI.

For Wednesday, we will be watching a fairly strong PV-anomaly/closed
low pushing northeast into the area. This will wrap more showers
into the area through the day with additional rainfall amounts
expected to be in the 0.25-0.50 inch range. Otherwise, a mostly
cloudy, cooler and breezy day expected. Plan on highs in the upper
60s/lower 70s with northwest winds 15-20 mph, gusting 30-35 mph.

.LONG TERM...(Wednesday night through Tuesday)
Issued at 305 PM CDT Tue Jun 9 2020

Lingering showers move out Wednesday evening as shortwave/low
pressure move farther east, but there are hints that another
shortwave in northwest flow aloft/steep low-level lapse rates
could bring some diurnal showers Thursday, especially across
north-central WI. It looks like there could be some CAPE to work
with, so rumbles of thunder are possible as well. High pressure
then tries to nudge into the area for the weekend, but we'll have
to watch for some sneaky low precipitation chances here and there
in continued northwest flow aloft. Cooler air aloft sticks around
through the weekend, translating to highs in the 70s, with some
warming possible by early next week.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 00Z TAFS through 00Z Wednesday evening)
Issued at 635 PM CDT Tue Jun 9 2020

Heaviest rain and IFR visibilities will persist at RST and LSE
for the next 2 to 3 hours before the back edge of the rain lifts
north of the area. Dry conditions and a return to VFR visibility
then expected through Wednesday morning. Other aviation concern
tonight will be cigs lowering to IFR, perhaps briefly LIFR at
RST. IFR cigs already on our southern doorstep at this hour. Low
ceilings will linger through Wednesday morning with some
improvement likely heading into the afternoon, perhaps returning
to VFR at RST. A line of showers is likely to spread in from the
south heading into Wednesday afternoon, and a few rumbles of
thunder aren't out of the question. This rain would be more
likely to impact LSE than RST.

Winds are becoming northerly at this hour and will quickly shift
to the northwest this evening as the system departs. Wind speeds
are likely to fluctuate a bit this evening and will then ramp up
out of the northwest on Wednesday. Expect gusts of 20 to 30 knots
to be common, likely a bit stronger at RST in the afternoon.

&&

.HYDROLOGY...
Issued at 305 PM CDT Tue Jun 9 2020

Heavy rainfall is expected late this afternoon into this evening
across the area with a threat for flash flooding, transitioning into
river flooding later tonight and persisting for the next few days.
Rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches with localized amounts up to 6
inches are possible. Precipitable water values of 2 to 2.3 inches,
which is 200 to 220 percent of normal, will move across the area
combined with warm cloud depths of 4 to 4.5 km, leading to very
efficient rain production, tropical.  Expect rises on most area
rivers with the potential for some locations to go into minor flood,
possibly higher depending on which basins are hit the hardest.

&&

.ARX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WI...Flash Flood Watch through Wednesday morning for WIZ017-029-
     032>034-041>044-053>055-061.

MN...Flash Flood Watch through Wednesday morning for MNZ079-086>088-
     094>096.

IA...Flash Flood Watch through Wednesday morning for IAZ008>011-018-
     019-029-030.

&&

SHORT TERM...DAS
LONG TERM...Lee
AVIATION...Kurz
HYDROLOGY...Wetenkamp
Hazardous weather outlook, Jun 9, 4:58 PM CDT, 2 hours 53 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
458 PM CDT Tue Jun 9 2020

IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-MNZ079-086>088-094>096-WIZ017-029-
032>034-041>044-053>055-061-101200-
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-
458 PM CDT Tue Jun 9 2020

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight

A Flash Flood Watch remains in effect through tonight for the
entire area.

Widespread occasionally heavy rainfall will continue through this
evening with a few thunderstorms also possible. Total rainfall of
2 to 4 inches is expected, with localized higher amounts
possible, especially for areas near and west of the Mississippi
River. Flash flooding and river flooding remains possible into
tonight where the heaviest rains fall.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday

Gusty northwest winds of up to 40 mph could develop on Wednesday.
If these winds develop, some trees could be uprooted due to the
very wet ground.

Many rivers will likely run high through the weekend, with
flooding possible.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Rainfall reports would be appreciated through Wednesday.

.EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATION...

No webinar is scheduled.

Kurz

In the hours before

Local storm report, Jun 9, 7:37 PM CDT, 14 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LA CROSSE WI
737 PM CDT TUE JUN 9 2020

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0730 PM     HEAVY RAIN       WINONA                  44.05N 91.66W
06/09/2020  M3.00 INCH       WINONA             MN   PUBLIC

            STORM TOTAL SO FAR.

&&
Local storm report, Jun 9, 7:39 PM CDT, 12 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LA CROSSE WI
739 PM CDT TUE JUN 9 2020

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0730 PM     HEAVY RAIN       4 NW DODGE              44.18N 91.61W
06/09/2020  M3.12 INCH       BUFFALO            WI   PUBLIC

            STORM TOTAL SO FAR.

&&
Local storm report, Jun 9, 7:44 PM CDT, 7 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LA CROSSE WI
744 PM CDT TUE JUN 9 2020

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0738 PM     HEAVY RAIN       WINONA 4SW              43.98N 91.71W
06/09/2020  M2.20 INCH       WINONA             MN   TRAINED SPOTTER

&&
Local storm report, Jun 9, 7:45 PM CDT, 6 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LA CROSSE WI
745 PM CDT TUE JUN 9 2020

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0730 PM     HEAVY RAIN       2 NE MOUND PRAIRIE      43.80N 91.43W
06/09/2020  M2.09 INCH       HOUSTON            MN   CO-OP OBSERVER

&&
Local storm report, Jun 9, 7:46 PM CDT, 5 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LA CROSSE WI
746 PM CDT TUE JUN 9 2020

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0727 PM     HEAVY RAIN       2 SW ROCHESTER          43.99N 92.50W
06/09/2020  M1.28 INCH       OLMSTED            MN   TRAINED SPOTTER

&&
Local storm report, Jun 9, 7:48 PM CDT, 3 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LA CROSSE WI
748 PM CDT TUE JUN 9 2020

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0745 PM     HEAVY RAIN       WADENA                  42.84N 91.66W
06/09/2020  M2.90 INCH       FAYETTE            IA   PUBLIC

&&

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jun 9, 7:03 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningARXFayette117 min
Jun 9, 7:51 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningARXWinneshiek37 hr
Jun 9, 7:51 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningARXClayton61 hr
Jun 9, 9:02 PM CDTAreal Flood WarningARXChickasaw, Fayette, Winneshiek27 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.