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River Flood Warning 20, NWS La Crosse, WI

August 28, 2021Vernon County, Wisconsin

NWS La Crosse, WI issued this river flood warning at Aug 28, 2021, 4:14 AM CDT for Vernon County, Wisconsin. It took effect at Aug 28, 2021, 7:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 28 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued: Aug 28, 2021, 4:14 AM CDT (09:14 UTC)
In effect from: Aug 28, 2021, 7:00 AM CDT
Expired: Aug 29, 2021, 11:21 AM CDT
In force: 28 hr
Issued by: NWS La Crosse, WI
Area: Storm-based polygon
Flood severity: Minor

County Vernon County, WI

The radar

The La Crosse radar (KARX), 55 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:17 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 Kickapoo River at Readstown (REAW3).

Action stage: 8 ft
Minor stage: 11 ft
Moderate stage: 14 ft
Major stage: 16 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.

957 
WGUS43 KARX 280914
FLWARX

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
414 AM CDT Sat Aug 28 2021

...The National Weather Service in La Crosse WI has issued a Flood 
Warning for the following rivers in Wisconsin...

  Kickapoo River at Readstown affecting Vernon County.

For the Kickapoo River...including Ontario, La Farge, Viola, 
Readstown, Soldiers Grove, Gays Mills, Steuben...Minor flooding is 
forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

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

&&


WIC123-282115-
/O.NEW.KARX.FL.W.0020.210828T1200Z-210829T1800Z/
/REAW3.1.ER.210828T1200Z.210828T1200Z.210829T0000Z.NO/
414 AM CDT Sat Aug 28 2021

The National Weather Service in La Crosse has issued a

* Flood Warning for
  the Kickapoo River at Readstown.
* Until early tomorrow afternoon.
* At 4:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 10.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this 
  morning to a crest of 11.8 feet this morning. It will then fall 
  below flood stage this evening.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet, The park along the river begins to flood.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet, The park along the river experiences 
  significant flooding.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Water is up to the bottom of the Charles 
  Street Bridge.


&&

LAT...LON 4346 9072 4341 9077 4341 9079 4347 9078
      4348 9073

$$

DTJ

5 follow-up statements

038 
WGUS83 KARX 281700
FLSARX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
1200 PM CDT Sat Aug 28 2021

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in 
Wisconsin...

  Kickapoo River at Readstown affecting Vernon County.

For the Kickapoo River...including Ontario, La Farge, Viola, 
Readstown, Soldiers Grove, Gays Mills, Steuben...Minor flooding is 
forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

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

&&


WIC123-290500-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-210830T1108Z/
/REAW3.1.ER.000000T0000Z.210829T0000Z.210829T1708Z.NO/
1200 PM CDT Sat Aug 28 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Monday morning...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Kickapoo River at Readstown.
* Until Monday morning.
* At 11:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 12.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is cresting near 12.4 feet this afternoon and 
  will fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon.
* 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

$$

Kurz

977 
WGUS83 KARX 281844
FLSARX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
144 PM CDT Sat Aug 28 2021

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Wisconsin...

  Kickapoo River at Gays Mills affecting Crawford County.

  Kickapoo River at Readstown affecting Vernon County.

For the Kickapoo River...including Ontario, La Farge, Viola, 
Readstown, Soldiers Grove, Gays Mills, Steuben...Minor flooding is 
forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive 
cars through flooded areas.

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

The next statement will be issued late tonight at 145 AM CDT.

&&


WIC023-290645-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-210901T0637Z/
/GMIW3.1.ER.210828T2059Z.210830T1200Z.210831T0637Z.NO/
144 PM CDT Sat Aug 28 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Wednesday 
morning...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Kickapoo River at Gays Mills.
* Until early Wednesday morning.
* At 8:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 12.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late 
  this afternoon to a crest of 14.2 feet Monday morning. It will 
  then fall below flood stage early Tuesday 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.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet, Moderate flooding is possible in and around 
  Gays Mills.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.6 
  feet on 09/09/2016.


&&

LAT...LON 4336 9081 4327 9082 4328 9086 4337 9085

$$

WIC123-290645-
/O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-210830T1108Z/
/REAW3.1.ER.000000T0000Z.210828T1800Z.210829T1708Z.NO/
144 PM CDT Sat Aug 28 2021

...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Kickapoo River at Readstown.
* Until Monday morning.
* At 1:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 12.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early 
  tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 5.5 feet Saturday 
  morning.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet, The park along the river begins to flood.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet, The park along the river experiences 
  significant flooding.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Water is up to the bottom of the Charles 
  Street Bridge.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.4 
  feet on 06/02/2014.


&&

LAT...LON 4346 9072 4341 9077 4341 9079 4347 9078
      4348 9073

$$

Shea

829 
WGUS83 KARX 290056
FLSARX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
756 PM CDT Sat Aug 28 2021

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in 
Wisconsin...

  Kickapoo River at Readstown affecting Vernon County.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Wisconsin...

  Kickapoo River at Gays Mills affecting Crawford County.

For the Kickapoo River...including Ontario, La Farge, Viola, 
Readstown, Soldiers Grove, Gays Mills, Steuben...Minor flooding is 
forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive 
cars through flooded areas.

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

The next statement will be issued Sunday morning at 800 AM CDT.

&&


WIC023-291300-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-210901T0618Z/
/GMIW3.1.ER.000000T0000Z.210830T1200Z.210831T0618Z.NO/
756 PM CDT Sat Aug 28 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Wednesday 
morning...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Kickapoo River at Gays Mills.
* Until early Wednesday morning.
* There is no current observed data.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.2 feet 
  Monday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Tuesday 
  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.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet, Moderate flooding is possible in and around 
  Gays Mills.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.6 
  feet on 09/09/2016.


&&

LAT...LON 4336 9081 4327 9082 4328 9086 4337 9085

$$

WIC123-291300-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-210830T1300Z/
/REAW3.1.ER.000000T0000Z.210828T2230Z.210829T1900Z.NO/
756 PM CDT Sat Aug 28 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Monday morning...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Kickapoo River at Readstown.
* Until Monday morning.
* At 7:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 12.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 7:00 PM CDT Saturday was 12.7 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early 
  tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 5.5 feet Saturday 
  evening.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet, The park along the river begins to flood.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet, The park along the river experiences 
  significant flooding.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Water is up to the bottom of the Charles 
  Street Bridge.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.4 
  feet on 06/02/2014.


&&

LAT...LON 4346 9072 4341 9077 4341 9079 4347 9078
      4348 9073

$$

Peters

294 
WGUS83 KARX 290829
FLSARX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
329 AM CDT Sun Aug 29 2021

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Wisconsin...

  Kickapoo River at Readstown affecting Vernon County.

  Black River Near Galesville affecting Trempealeau and La Crosse 
  Counties.

  Kickapoo River at Gays Mills affecting Crawford County.

For the Black River...including Neillsville, Black River Falls, 
Galesville...Moderate flooding is forecast.
For the Kickapoo River...including Ontario, La Farge, Viola, 
Readstown, Soldiers Grove, Gays Mills, Steuben...Minor flooding is 
forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive 
cars through flooded areas.

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

&&


WIC123-292030-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-210830T0748Z/
/REAW3.1.ER.000000T0000Z.210828T2230Z.210829T1348Z.NO/
329 AM CDT Sun Aug 29 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until just after midnight 
tonight...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Kickapoo River at Readstown.
* Until just after midnight tonight.
* At 3:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 11.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this 
  morning and continue falling to 5.4 feet early Sunday morning.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet, The park along the river begins to flood.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet, The park along the river experiences 
  significant flooding.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Water is up to the bottom of the Charles 
  Street Bridge.


&&

LAT...LON 4346 9072 4341 9077 4341 9079 4347 9078
      4348 9073

$$

WIC023-292030-
/O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-210901T0618Z/
/GMIW3.1.ER.000000T0000Z.210830T1200Z.210831T0618Z.NO/
329 AM CDT Sun Aug 29 2021

...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Kickapoo River at Gays Mills.
* Until early Wednesday morning.
* There is no current observed data.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to near 14.2 feet Monday 
  morning. The river will fall below flood stage Tuesday 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.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet, Moderate flooding is possible in and around 
  Gays Mills.


&&

LAT...LON 4336 9081 4327 9082 4328 9086 4337 9085

$$

WIC063-121-292030-
/O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0018.210829T1800Z-210902T1617Z/
/GALW3.2.ER.210829T1800Z.210831T0000Z.210901T2217Z.NO/
329 AM CDT Sun Aug 29 2021

...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Black River Near Galesville.
* From this afternoon to late Thursday morning.
* At 2:45 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 9.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this 
  afternoon to a crest of 14.0 feet tomorrow evening. It will then 
  fall below flood stage Wednesday afternoon.
* 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

$$

DTJ

322 
WGUS83 KARX 291621
FLSARX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
1121 AM CDT Sun Aug 29 2021

...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in 
Wisconsin...

  Kickapoo River at Readstown affecting Vernon County.

WIC123-291730-
/O.CAN.KARX.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-210829T1621Z/
/REAW3.1.ER.000000T0000Z.210828T2230Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1121 AM CDT Sun Aug 29 2021

...The Flood Warning for the Kickapoo River at Readstown has been 
cancelled...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Kickapoo River at Readstown.
* At 11:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 10.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to continue falling.


&&

LAT...LON 4346 9072 4341 9077 4341 9079 4347 9078
      4348 9073

$$

ARX

The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Aug 27, 7:38 PM CDT	Flash Flood Watch	ARX	Crawford, Richland, Vernon	18 hr
Aug 27, 8:03 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	ARX	Crawford, Grant	42 min
Aug 27, 8:48 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	ARX	Grant	42 min
Aug 27, 8:59 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	ARX	Grant	31 min
Aug 27, 11:24 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	ARX	Vernon	36 min
Aug 27, 11:31 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	ARX	Richland, Vernon	59 min
Aug 27, 11:41 PM CDT	Flash Flood Warning	ARX	Vernon	4 hr
Aug 27, 11:53 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	ARX	Richland	37 min
Aug 28, 1:40 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	ARX	Crawford, Richland	49 min
Aug 28, 3:15 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	ARX	La Crosse, Trempealeau	5 days
Aug 28, 10:24 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	ARX	Crawford	4 days
Aug 28, 10:38 AM CDT	River Flood Watch	ARX	Juneau	22 hr
Aug 28, 10:46 AM CDT	River Flood Watch	ARX	Crawford	23 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.