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River Flood Warning 21, NWS La Crosse, WI

June 10, 2020Jackson County, Wisconsin

NWS La Crosse, WI issued this river flood warning at Jun 10, 2020, 2:21 PM CDT for Jackson County, Wisconsin. It took effect at Jun 10, 2020, 5:34 PM CDT. It was in force for 67 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Jun 10, 2020, 2:21 PM CDT (19:21 UTC)
In effect from
Jun 10, 2020, 5:34 PM CDT
Expired
Jun 13, 2020, 12:04 PM CDT
In force
67 hr
Issued by
NWS La Crosse, WI
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
Minor

County Jackson County, WI

The radar

The La Crosse radar (KARX), 54 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:23 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 Black River (WI) at Black River Falls (BRFW3). The gauge peaked at 46.38 ft at Jun 10, 2020, 9:00 PM CDT.

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Action stage
43 ft
Minor stage
47 ft
Moderate stage
51 ft
Major stage
55 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 053813595, 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.

075 
WGUS43 KARX 101921
FLWARX


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

.Heavy rain has resulted in rises on the Black River 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...
weather.gov/lacrosse.

&&

WIC053-110720-
/O.NEW.KARX.FL.W.0021.200610T2234Z-200613T1704Z/
/BRFW3.1.ER.200610T2234Z.200611T1200Z.200612T2304Z.NO/
221 PM CDT Wed Jun 10 2020

The National Weather Service in La Crosse WI has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  The Black River at Black River Falls.
* from this afternoon to Saturday afternoon.
* At  1:00 PM Wednesday the stage was 44.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 47.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by this evening and continue to 
  rise to near 50.6 feet by Thursday morning. The river will fall 
  below flood stage by Friday evening.
* Impact...At 47.0 feet...Some rural roads may begin to flood 
  including county Highway VV downstream near the La Crosse County 
  line.

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

$$
3 follow-up statements
355 
WGUS83 KARX 110027
FLSARX


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

.Recent heavy rain has resulted in rises on area rivers, streams,
and creeks. Minor flooding is forecast along the Black River at Black
River Falls.

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.

&&

WIC053-111527-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-200613T1048Z/
/BRFW3.1.ER.200611T0312Z.200611T1800Z.200612T1648Z.NO/
727 PM CDT Wed Jun 10 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Black River at Black River Falls.
* until late Friday night...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  6:00 PM Wednesday the stage was 46.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 47.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by this evening and continue to 
  rise to near 49.0 feet by Thursday. The river will fall below flood
  stage by Friday morning.
* Impact...At 47.0 feet...Some rural roads may begin to flood 
  including county Highway VV downstream near the La Crosse County 
  line.

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

$$

NMB
261 
WGUS83 KARX 110610
FLSARX


Flood Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
110 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.

&&

WIC053-112110-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-200613T1030Z/
/BRFW3.1.ER.200611T1350Z.200612T0000Z.200612T1630Z.NO/
110 AM CDT Thu Jun 11 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Black River at Black River Falls.
* until late Friday night...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 11:00 PM Wednesday the stage was 45.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 47.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by this morning and continue to 
  rise to near 48.5 feet by this evening. The river will fall below 
  flood stage by Friday morning.
* Impact...At 47.0 feet...Some rural roads may begin to flood 
  including county Highway VV downstream near the La Crosse County 
  line.

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

$$

WIC103-123-112110-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-200612T1251Z/
/VIOW3.1.ER.200611T1047Z.200611T1200Z.200611T1251Z.NO/
110 AM CDT Thu Jun 11 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Kickapoo River at Viola.
* until Friday morning...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  8:44 PM Wednesday the stage was 13.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by this morning and continue to 
  rise to near 14.1 feet by. The river will fall below flood stage 
  by this morning.
* 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

$$

WIC011-121-112110-
/O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0020.200611T1800Z-200612T1800Z/
/ARCW3.1.ER.200611T1800Z.200611T1800Z.200612T0000Z.NO/
110 AM CDT Thu Jun 11 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Trempealeau River at Arcadia.
* from this afternoon to Friday afternoon...Or until the warning is 
  cancelled.
* At 11:00 PM Wednesday the stage was 7.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to near flood stage today.
* Impact...At 8.0 feet...Minor flooding begins. A few streets are 
  affected by high water, and pumping operations begin. 

&&
 
LAT...LON 4423 9158 4432 9146 4432 9143 4426 9145 4422 9158

$$
356 
WGUS83 KARX 111519
FLSARX


Flood Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
1019 AM CDT Thu Jun 11 2020

.The Trempealeau River at Arcadia and the Black River at Black River 
Falls is below flood stage. Therefore...the Flood Warning has been 
cancelled at both sites.

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.

&&

WIC053-111549-
/O.CAN.KARX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-200613T1030Z/
/BRFW3.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1019 AM CDT Thu Jun 11 2020

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  The Black River at Black River Falls.
* At  8:00 AM Thursday the stage was 45.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 47.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to continue to fall and drop 
  below 43 feet Friday evening.


$$

WIC011-121-111549-
/O.CAN.KARX.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-200612T1800Z/
/ARCW3.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1019 AM CDT Thu Jun 11 2020

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  The Trempealeau River at Arcadia.
* At  9:00 AM Thursday the stage was 7.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to continue to fall and drop 
  below 6 feet Saturday morning.


$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jun 9, 8:02 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningARXBuffalo, Trempealeau6 hr
Jun 9, 10:43 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningARXTaylor4 hr
Jun 10, 5:51 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningARXBuffalo, Trempealeau43 hr

Nearby

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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.