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River Flood Warning 3, NWS La Crosse, WI

August 7, 2021Monroe County, Vernon County, Wisconsin

NWS La Crosse, WI issued this river flood warning at Aug 7, 2021, 3:02 PM CDT for Monroe County, Vernon County, Wisconsin. It took effect at Aug 7, 2021, 9:03 PM CDT. It was in force for 21 days.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued: Aug 7, 2021, 3:02 PM CDT (20:02 UTC)
In effect from: Aug 7, 2021, 9:03 PM CDT
Expired: Aug 28, 2021, 3:02 PM CDT
In force: 21 days
Issued by: NWS La Crosse, WI
Area: Storm-based polygon
Flood severity: Minor

Counties Monroe County, WI, Vernon County, WI

The radar

The La Crosse radar (KARX), 51 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:03 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The river

Written for the forecast point Kickapoo River at Ontario (ONTW3). The gauge peaked at 18.10 ft at Aug 7, 2021, 9:00 PM CDT.

Action stage: 14 ft
Minor stage: 16 ft
Moderate stage: 18 ft
Major stage: 19 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 05407468, 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.

405 
WGUS43 KARX 072002
FLWARX

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
302 PM CDT Sat Aug 7 2021

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

  Kickapoo River at Ontario affecting Vernon and Monroe Counties.

  Kickapoo River at Readstown affecting Vernon County.

  Kickapoo River at Viola affecting Vernon and Richland Counties.

  Kickapoo River at La Farge affecting Vernon and Richland Counties.

  Trempealeau River at Arcadia affecting Trempealeau and Buffalo 
  Counties.

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

The next statement will be issued late tonight at 315 AM CDT.

&&


WIC081-123-080815-
/O.NEW.KARX.FL.W.0003.210808T0252Z-000000T0000Z/
/ONTW3.1.ER.210808T0252Z.210808T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
302 PM CDT Sat Aug 7 2021

The National Weather Service in La Crosse has issued a

* Flood Warning for
  the Kickapoo River at Ontario.
* From this evening until further notice.
* At 1:45 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 9.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late 
  this evening and continue rising to a crest of 17.6 feet just 
  after midnight tonight.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Flooding occurs along the river in the 
  Ontario area. Water may be over Highway P near Bridge 10, and also 
  over Winchell Valley Road at Bridge 8.
* Flood History...No available flood history.


&&

LAT...LON 4381 9051 4368 9057 4368 9061 4382 9061

$$

WIC123-080815-
/O.NEW.KARX.FL.W.0004.210808T1113Z-210811T2145Z/
/REAW3.1.ER.210808T1113Z.210810T0000Z.210811T0345Z.NO/
302 PM CDT Sat Aug 7 2021

The National Weather Service in La Crosse has issued a

* Flood Warning for
  the Kickapoo River at Readstown.
* From Sunday morning to Wednesday afternoon.
* At 2:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 4.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage 
  tomorrow morning to a crest of 13.5 feet Monday evening. It will 
  then fall below flood stage late Tuesday 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...No available flood history.


&&

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

$$

WIC103-123-080815-
/O.NEW.KARX.FL.W.0005.210808T1348Z-210811T1541Z/
/VIOW3.2.ER.210808T1348Z.210809T1800Z.210810T1540Z.NO/
302 PM CDT Sat Aug 7 2021

The National Weather Service in La Crosse has issued a

* Flood Warning for
  the Kickapoo River at Viola.
* From Sunday morning to late Wednesday morning.
* There is no current observed data.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage 
  tomorrow morning to a crest of 17.0 feet early Monday afternoon. 
  It will then fall below flood stage late Tuesday 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.
* Impact...At 14.5 feet, Two roads north of Viola may be under 
  water. Water may be over Highway 131, 3 miles north of Viola, near 
  Ski Hill Road, and also over Simmons Flat Road about a mile north 
  of town.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet, Banker Park and Campground in Viola 
  experiences significant flooding.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Water begins going over Highway 131/56 in 
  Viola.
* Impact...At 16.5 feet, Highway 56 just east of Viola is closed due 
  to flooding.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, Water is flowing over Highway 56 east of 
  Viola.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet, Water goes over Main Street in Viola. There 
  is a potential for serious damage in town.
* Flood History...No available flood history.


&&

LAT...LON 4353 9064 4347 9066 4346 9072 4348 9073
      4354 9070

$$

WIC103-123-080815-
/O.NEW.KARX.FL.W.0006.210808T1437Z-210810T0841Z/
/LAFW3.2.ER.210808T1437Z.210809T0000Z.210809T1440Z.NO/
302 PM CDT Sat Aug 7 2021

The National Weather Service in La Crosse has issued a

* Flood Warning for
  the Kickapoo River at La Farge.
* From Sunday morning to early Tuesday morning.
* At 1:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 3.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late 
  tomorrow morning to a crest of 13.5 feet tomorrow evening. It will 
  then fall below flood stage late Monday morning.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet, Agricultural land adjacent to the river is 
  flooded and minor flooding affects some residences and commercial 
  properties. Water may also go over Highway 131 south of La Farge 
  near Ski Hill Road, and also over Winchell Valley Road at Bridge 8.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Some roads are under water and several 
  residences and businesses are affected. However the majority of 
  the people in town are still dry.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, There is significant flooding in and around 
  La Farge.
* Flood History...No available flood history.


&&

LAT...LON 4368 9057 4353 9064 4354 9070 4368 9061

$$

WIC011-121-080815-
/O.NEW.KARX.FL.W.0007.210808T1930Z-210810T1631Z/
/ARCW3.1.ER.210808T1930Z.210809T0600Z.210809T2230Z.NR/
302 PM CDT Sat Aug 7 2021

The National Weather Service in La Crosse has issued a

* Flood Warning for
  the Trempealeau River at Arcadia.
* From Sunday afternoon to late Tuesday morning.
* At 1:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 3.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early 
  tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 8.5 feet early Monday morning. It 
  will then fall below flood stage Monday afternoon.
* Impact...At 8.0 feet, Minor flooding begins. A few streets are 
  affected by high water, and pumping operations begin.
* Impact...At 9.0 feet, High water causes flooding of streets near 
  Ashley Furniture.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet, Water flows over a part of the levee on the 
  west bank and causes flooding along Willow St.
* Flood History...No available flood history.


&&

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

$$

ARX

2 follow-up statements

027 
WGUS43 KARX 080203
FLWARX

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
903 PM CDT Sat Aug 7 2021

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

  Kickapoo River at Ontario affecting Vernon and Monroe Counties.

For the Kickapoo River...including Ontario, La Farge, Viola, 
Readstown, Soldiers Grove, Gays Mills, Steuben...Major 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.

The next statement will be issued Sunday morning at 915 AM CDT.

&&


WIC081-123-081415-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0003.210808T0203Z-210809T1130Z/
/ONTW3.3.ER.210808T0001Z.210808T0700Z.210808T1729Z.NO/
903 PM CDT Sat Aug 7 2021

...Forecast flooding increased from Minor to Major severity and 
increased in duration until Monday morning...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Kickapoo River at Ontario.
* From this evening to Monday morning.
* At 7:45 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 17.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 7:45 PM CDT Saturday was 17.7 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.9 feet 
  just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage 
  early tomorrow afternoon.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, Flooding occurs along the river in the 
  Ontario area. Water may be over Highway P near Bridge 10, and also 
  over Winchell Valley Road at Bridge 8.
* Impact...At 21.5 feet, Bottom of bridge deck is flooded.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 19.4 
  feet on 09/22/2016.


&&

LAT...LON 4381 9051 4368 9057 4368 9061 4382 9061

$$

Rieck

207 
WGUS83 KARX 081125
FLSARX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
625 AM CDT Sun Aug 8 2021

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

  Kickapoo River at Steuben affecting Crawford County.

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

  Kickapoo River at Ontario affecting Vernon and Monroe Counties.

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

  Kickapoo River at Viola affecting Vernon and Richland Counties.

  Kickapoo River at Soldiers Grove affecting Crawford County.

  Kickapoo River at Gays Mills affecting Crawford County.

  Kickapoo River at La Farge affecting Vernon and Richland Counties.

  Kickapoo River at Readstown affecting Vernon County.

For the Kickapoo River...including Ontario, La Farge, Viola, 
Readstown, Soldiers Grove, Gays Mills, Steuben...Moderate 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.

The next statement will be issued this morning at 730 AM CDT.

&&


WIC081-123-081230-
/O.CAN.KARX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210808T1125Z/
/ONTW3.3.ER.210808T0001Z.210808T0330Z.210808T0417Z.NO/
625 AM CDT Sun Aug 8 2021

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

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Kickapoo River at Ontario.
* At 5:45 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 10.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.6 feet 
  this evening.


&&

LAT...LON 4381 9051 4368 9057 4368 9061 4382 9061

$$

WIC103-123-082330-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210810T1640Z/
/VIOW3.2.ER.210808T1512Z.210809T0600Z.210809T1640Z.NO/
625 AM CDT Sun Aug 8 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late Tuesday morning...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Kickapoo River at Viola.
* Until late Tuesday morning.
* There is no current observed data.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late 
  this morning to a crest of 16.2 feet just after midnight tonight. 
  It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow 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.
* Impact...At 14.5 feet, Two roads north of Viola may be under 
  water. Water may be over Highway 131, 3 miles north of Viola, near 
  Ski Hill Road, and also over Simmons Flat Road about a mile north 
  of town.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet, Banker Park and Campground in Viola 
  experiences significant flooding.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Water begins going over Highway 131/56 in 
  Viola.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.6 
  feet on 04/15/2014.


&&

LAT...LON 4353 9064 4347 9066 4346 9072 4348 9073
      4354 9070

$$

WIC023-082330-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0010.210808T2122Z-210811T0613Z/
/SOGW3.1.ER.210808T2122Z.210809T1800Z.210810T0613Z.NO/
625 AM CDT Sun Aug 8 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Kickapoo River at Soldiers Grove.
* From this afternoon to early Wednesday morning.
* At 12:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 7.1 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 15.0 feet early Monday afternoon. It 
  will then fall below flood stage early Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Flooding of lowland swamps and farmland 
  near the river occurs.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, Water may begin to flood the park and 
  campground area in the old section of town.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.2 
  feet on 06/23/2013.


&&

LAT...LON 4341 9077 4339 9077 4336 9081 4337 9085
      4341 9079

$$

WIC023-082330-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0008.210809T0443Z-210814T0130Z/
/STEW3.2.ER.210809T0443Z.210811T0000Z.210813T0730Z.NO/
625 AM CDT Sun Aug 8 2021

...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Friday evening...

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Kickapoo River at Steuben.
* From this evening to Friday evening.
* At 5:45 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 8.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late 
  this evening to a crest of 14.0 feet Tuesday evening. It will then 
  fall below flood stage early Friday morning.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet, Water starts to affect business and 
  residences and minor flooding affects lowlands and lower roads.
* Impact...At 12.5 feet, Water reaches the bottom support beams of 
  the bridge.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Bridge Street near the gage begins to flood 
  and Highway 179 may be threatened.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet, The town of Steuben experiences significant 
  flooding.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.0 
  feet on 07/22/2017.


&&

LAT...LON 4327 9082 4308 9085 4306 9092 4315 9091
      4328 9086

$$

WIC023-082330-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0009.210809T1720Z-210812T0651Z/
/GMIW3.1.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
625 AM CDT Sun Aug 8 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Kickapoo River at Gays Mills.
* From Monday afternoon to early Thursday morning.
* There is no current observed data.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early 
  tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 14.5 feet Tuesday morning. It 
  will then fall below flood stage early Wednesday 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.
* 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

$$

WIC103-123-082330-
/O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210810T0936Z/
/LAFW3.2.ER.210808T0507Z.210809T0000Z.210809T1536Z.NO/
625 AM CDT Sun Aug 8 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Kickapoo River at La Farge.
* Until early Tuesday morning.
* At 5:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 12.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending 
  at 5:00 AM CDT Sunday was 12.5 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.8 feet 
  this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow 
  morning.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet, Agricultural land adjacent to the river is 
  flooded and minor flooding affects some residences and commercial 
  properties. Water may also go over Highway 131 south of La Farge 
  near Ski Hill Road, and also over Winchell Valley Road at Bridge 8.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Some roads are under water and several 
  residences and businesses are affected. However the majority of 
  the people in town are still dry.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, There is significant flooding in and around 
  La Farge.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.2 
  feet on 07/21/2017.


&&

LAT...LON 4368 9057 4353 9064 4354 9070 4368 9061

$$

WIC123-082330-
/O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210811T2315Z/
/REAW3.1.ER.210808T0826Z.210809T0600Z.210811T0515Z.NO/
625 AM CDT Sun Aug 8 2021

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

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Kickapoo River at Readstown.
* Until Wednesday evening.
* At 6:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 12.5 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 6:00 AM CDT Sunday was 12.5 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.8 feet 
  just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage 
  early Wednesday 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 14.0 
  feet on 08/15/2010.


&&

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

$$

JSB

The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Aug 7, 6:26 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	ARX	Buffalo	34 min
Aug 7, 7:40 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	ARX	La Crosse	35 min
Aug 7, 9:17 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	ARX	Juneau	28 min
Aug 7, 10:12 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	ARX	Adams	33 min
Aug 7, 11:17 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	ARX	Crawford	28 min
Aug 7, 11:24 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	ARX	La Crosse, Vernon	27 min
Aug 7, 11:26 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	ARX	Crawford, Richland, Vernon	21 min
Aug 7, 12:19 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	ARX	Richland	26 min
Aug 7, 12:59 PM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	ARX	Buffalo	2 hr
Aug 7, 1:17 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	ARX	Richland, Vernon	58 min
Aug 7, 1:48 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	ARX	La Crosse	27 min
Aug 7, 2:14 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	ARX	La Crosse	31 min
Aug 7, 2:23 PM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	ARX	La Crosse, Trempealeau	112 min
Aug 7, 3:02 PM CDT	River Flood Warning	ARX	Vernon	4 days
Aug 7, 3:02 PM CDT	River Flood Warning	ARX	Richland, Vernon	4 days
Aug 7, 3:02 PM CDT	River Flood Warning	ARX	Richland, Vernon	61 hr
Aug 7, 3:02 PM CDT	River Flood Warning	ARX	Buffalo, Trempealeau	19 hr
Aug 7, 3:07 PM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	ARX	La Crosse	74 min
Aug 7, 3:17 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	ARX	Vernon	73 min
Aug 7, 3:23 PM CDT	Flash Flood Warning	ARX	La Crosse, Monroe	3 hr
Aug 7, 3:35 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	ARX	Vernon	55 min
Aug 7, 3:52 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	ARX	Crawford	38 min
Aug 7, 4:00 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	ARX	Crawford	30 min
Aug 7, 4:05 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	ARX	Richland	40 min
Aug 7, 4:19 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	ARX	Crawford, Grant	41 min
Aug 7, 4:27 PM CDT	Flash Flood Warning	ARX	Vernon	3 hr
Aug 7, 4:56 PM CDT	Tornado Warning Tornado observed	ARX	Grant	19 min
Aug 7, 5:53 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	ARX	Juneau, Monroe, Vernon	37 min
Aug 7, 6:18 PM CDT	Flash Flood Watch	ARX	Adams, Buffalo, Clark, Crawford, Jackson, Juneau and 5 more	35 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.