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River Flood Warning 49, NWS La Crosse, WI

July 14, 2024Vernon County, Wisconsin

NWS La Crosse, WI issued this river flood warning at Jul 14, 2024, 8:28 PM CDT for Vernon County, Wisconsin. It took effect at Jul 15, 2024, 4:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 41 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Jul 14, 2024, 8:28 PM CDT (01:28 UTC)
In effect from
Jul 15, 2024, 4:00 PM CDT
Expired
Jul 17, 2024, 8:39 AM CDT
In force
41 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 01:31 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.

914 
WGUS43 KARX 150128
FLWARX

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
828 PM CDT Sun Jul 14 2024

...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.

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 Monday morning at 830 AM CDT.

&&

WIC123-151330-
/O.NEW.KARX.FL.W.0049.240715T2100Z-240718T0418Z/
/REAW3.1.ER.240715T2100Z.240716T1800Z.240717T1617Z.NO/
828 PM CDT Sun Jul 14 2024

...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON TO LATE WEDNESDAY 
EVENING...
...REPLACES RIVER FLOOD WATCH...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Kickapoo River at Readstown.

* WHEN...From Monday afternoon to late Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, The park along the river experiences 
  significant flooding.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:00 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 7.9 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 12.3 feet early Tuesday
    afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late Wednesday
    morning.
  - Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    11.4 feet on 06/02/2014.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

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


$$

JSB
8 follow-up statements
942 
WGUS83 KARX 150250
FLSARX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
950 PM CDT Sun Jul 14 2024

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

  Kickapoo River at La Farge affecting Richland and Vernon Counties.

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

  Kickapoo River at Readstown affecting Vernon County.

  Kickapoo River at Viola affecting Richland and Vernon Counties.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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 Monday afternoon at noon CDT.

&&

WIC103-123-151700-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-240716T0712Z/
/LAFW3.2.ER.240715T0632Z.240715T1200Z.240715T1912Z.NO/
950 PM CDT Sun Jul 14 2024

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Kickapoo River at La Farge.

* WHEN...Until early Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:00 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 10.8 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    just after midnight tonight to a crest of 13.0 feet tomorrow
    morning. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow
    afternoon.
  - Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

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


$$

WIC123-151700-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0049.240715T2100Z-240718T0417Z/
/REAW3.1.ER.240715T2100Z.240716T1800Z.240717T1617Z.NO/
950 PM CDT Sun Jul 14 2024

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON TO LATE 
WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Kickapoo River at Readstown.

* WHEN...From Monday afternoon to late Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, The park along the river experiences 
  significant flooding.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:00 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 8.0 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 12.3 feet early Tuesday
    afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late Wednesday
    morning.
  - Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

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


$$

WIC103-123-151700-
/O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0047.000000T0000Z-240717T1500Z/
/VIOW3.2.ER.240715T0320Z.240716T0000Z.240717T0300Z.NO/
950 PM CDT Sun Jul 14 2024

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE WEDNESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Kickapoo River at Viola.

* WHEN...Until late Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 16.5 feet, Highway 56 just east of Viola is closed 
  due to flooding.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:15 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 13.1 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    late this evening to a crest of 16.5 feet tomorrow evening.
    It will then fall below flood stage late Tuesday evening.
  - Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

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


$$

JSB
209 
WGUS83 KARX 151406
FLSARX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
906 AM CDT Mon Jul 15 2024

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

  Kickapoo River at Viola affecting Richland and Vernon Counties.

  Kickapoo River at Readstown affecting Vernon County.

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

  Kickapoo River at La Farge affecting Richland and Vernon Counties.

.The latest Kickapoo River forecasts bring a slightly more delayed 
crest timing, with lower than previously forecast stages. These 
forecasts also include roughly 0.25 to 0.50 inches of precipitation 
over the next 24 hours. If precipitation received is less than the 
above amounts, would expect lower than forecast river levels.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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 400 AM CDT.

&&

WIC103-123-160900-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0047.000000T0000Z-240717T0800Z/
/VIOW3.2.ER.240715T1155Z.240716T0000Z.240716T2000Z.NO/
906 AM CDT Mon Jul 15 2024

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Kickapoo River at Viola.

* WHEN...Until early Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water begins going over Highway 131/56 in 
  Viola.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 6:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 13.8 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.1
    feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage
    tomorrow afternoon.
  - Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    16.1 feet on 04/12/2001.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

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


$$

WIC103-123-160900-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-240716T1211Z/
/LAFW3.2.ER.240715T1106Z.240715T1800Z.240716T0011Z.NO/
906 AM CDT Mon Jul 15 2024

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TOMORROW MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is 
  forecast.

* WHERE...Kickapoo River at La Farge.

* WHEN...Until tomorrow morning.

* IMPACTS...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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 12.3 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 8:00 AM CDT Monday was 12.3 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.0
    feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage this
    evening.
  - Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    12.8 feet on 08/19/2007.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

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


$$

WIC123-160900-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0049.240716T0400Z-240717T2136Z/
/REAW3.1.ER.240716T0400Z.240716T1800Z.240717T0936Z.NO/
906 AM CDT Mon Jul 15 2024

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING TO WEDNESDAY 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Kickapoo River at Readstown.

* WHEN...From this evening to Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, The park along the river experiences 
  significant flooding.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 8.3 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    late this evening to a crest of 11.7 feet early tomorrow
    afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early
    Wednesday morning.
  - Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    11.4 feet on 06/02/2014.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

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


$$

JAW
145 
WGUS83 KARX 151858
FLSARX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
158 PM CDT Mon Jul 15 2024

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

  Kickapoo River at Viola affecting Richland and Vernon Counties.

  Kickapoo River at La Farge affecting Richland and Vernon Counties.

  Kickapoo River at Readstown affecting Vernon County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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 400 AM CDT.

&&

WIC103-123-160900-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0047.000000T0000Z-240717T0600Z/
/VIOW3.1.ER.240715T1155Z.240716T1200Z.240716T2332Z.NO/
158 PM CDT Mon Jul 15 2024

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Kickapoo River at Viola.

* WHEN...Until early Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water begins going over Highway 131/56 in 
  Viola.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 10:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 14.0 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 10:45 AM CDT Monday was 14.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.7
    feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage
    tomorrow evening.
  - Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    15.3 feet on 03/07/2004.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

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


$$

WIC103-123-160900-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-240716T1200Z/
/LAFW3.1.ER.240715T1106Z.240715T1320Z.240716T0000Z.NO/
158 PM CDT Mon Jul 15 2024

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TOMORROW MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Kickapoo River at La Farge.

* WHEN...Until tomorrow morning.

* IMPACTS...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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 1:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 12.5 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 1:00 PM CDT Monday was 12.8 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    this evening and continue falling to 4.2 feet Monday, July
    22.
  - Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    12.6 feet on 08/14/2010.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

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


$$

WIC123-160900-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0049.240716T1000Z-240717T1800Z/
/REAW3.1.ER.240716T1000Z.240716T1800Z.240717T1200Z.NO/
158 PM CDT Mon Jul 15 2024

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT TO EARLY WEDNESDAY 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Kickapoo River at Readstown.

* WHEN...From late tonight to early Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, The park along the river experiences 
  significant flooding.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - There is no current observed data.
  - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    late tonight to a crest of 11.5 feet early tomorrow
    afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Wednesday
    morning.
  - Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    11.4 feet on 06/02/2014.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

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


$$

JAW
390 
WGUS83 KARX 160100
FLSARX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
800 PM CDT Mon Jul 15 2024

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

  Kickapoo River at Viola affecting Richland and Vernon Counties.

  Kickapoo River at Readstown affecting Vernon County.

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

  Kickapoo River at La Farge affecting Richland and Vernon Counties.

.With little precipitation in the basin today, flood crests may be a 
bit lower than currently forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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 evening at 900 PM CDT.

&&

WIC103-123-160200-
/O.CAN.KARX.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-240716T0100Z/
/LAFW3.1.ER.240715T1106Z.240715T1320Z.240715T2119Z.NO/
800 PM CDT Mon Jul 15 2024

...FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Kickapoo River at La Farge.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 7:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 10.6 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 4.3 feet Monday,
    July 22.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

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


$$

WIC103-123-161300-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0047.000000T0000Z-240717T2100Z/
/VIOW3.1.ER.240715T1155Z.240716T1200Z.240717T0900Z.NO/
800 PM CDT Mon Jul 15 2024

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Kickapoo River at Viola.

* WHEN...Until Wednesday afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 6:20 PM CDT Monday the stage was 14.4 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 6:20 PM CDT Monday was 14.4 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.7
    feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage
    early Wednesday morning.
  - Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

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


$$

WIC123-161300-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0049.240716T1700Z-240718T1200Z/
/REAW3.1.ER.240716T1700Z.240717T0600Z.240718T0000Z.NO/
800 PM CDT Mon Jul 15 2024

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON TO THURSDAY 
MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Kickapoo River at Readstown.

* WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon to Thursday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, The park along the river experiences 
  significant flooding.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 6:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 8.7 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    early tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 11.5 feet early
    Wednesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage
    Wednesday evening.
  - Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

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


$$

JSB
763 
WGUS83 KARX 161454
FLSARX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
954 AM CDT Tue Jul 16 2024

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

  Kickapoo River at Viola affecting Vernon and Richland Counties.

  Kickapoo River at Readstown affecting Vernon County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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 evening at 1000 PM CDT.

&&

WIC103-123-170300-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0047.000000T0000Z-240717T2200Z/
/VIOW3.1.ER.240715T1155Z.240716T1800Z.240717T1000Z.NO/
954 AM CDT Tue Jul 16 2024

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TOMORROW AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Kickapoo River at Viola.

* WHEN...Until tomorrow afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water begins going over Highway 131/56 in 
  Viola.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:40 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 15.4 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 8:40 AM CDT Tuesday was 15.4 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.8
    feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late
    tonight.
  - Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    16.1 feet on 04/12/2001.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

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


$$

WIC123-170300-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0049.240717T0000Z-240718T1800Z/
/REAW3.1.ER.240717T0000Z.240717T1200Z.240718T0600Z.NO/
954 AM CDT Tue Jul 16 2024

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING TO EARLY THURSDAY 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Kickapoo River at Readstown.

* WHEN...From this evening to early Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, The park along the river experiences 
  significant flooding.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 9.7 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    this evening to a crest of 11.6 feet tomorrow morning. It
    will then fall below flood stage early Thursday morning.
  - Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    11.4 feet on 06/02/2014.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

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


$$

Rieck
947 
WGUS83 KARX 170158
FLSARX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
858 PM CDT Tue Jul 16 2024

...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 Viola affecting Vernon and Richland Counties.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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 Wednesday morning at 900 AM CDT.

&&

WIC123-171400-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-240718T1942Z/
/REAW3.1.ER.240717T0431Z.240717T1800Z.240718T0742Z.NO/
858 PM CDT Tue Jul 16 2024

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Kickapoo River at Readstown.

* WHEN...Until early Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, The park along the river experiences 
  significant flooding.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 10.8 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    late this evening to a crest of 11.5 feet early tomorrow
    afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Thursday
    morning.
  - Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    11.4 feet on 06/02/2014.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

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


$$

WIC103-123-171400-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0047.000000T0000Z-240717T2015Z/
/VIOW3.1.ER.240715T1155Z.240716T1630Z.240717T0815Z.NO/
858 PM CDT Tue Jul 16 2024

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TOMORROW AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Kickapoo River at Viola.

* WHEN...Until tomorrow afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Banker Park and Campground in Viola 
  experiences significant flooding.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:10 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 13.97 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 4:10 PM CDT Tuesday was 15.5 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    tonight and continue falling to 9.2 feet Tuesday, July 23.
  - Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    15.1 feet on 04/11/2013.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

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


$$

Shea
124 
WGUS83 KARX 170723
FLSARX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
223 AM CDT Wed Jul 17 2024

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

  Mississippi River at McGregor affecting Grant, Clayton, Crawford 
  and Allamakee Counties.

  Kickapoo River at Readstown affecting Vernon County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

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

The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 1230 PM CDT.

&&

WIC123-171730-
/O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-240718T1942Z/
/REAW3.1.ER.240717T0617Z.240717T1800Z.240718T0742Z.NO/
223 AM CDT Wed Jul 17 2024

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY TOMORROW AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Kickapoo River at Readstown.

* WHEN...Until early tomorrow afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, The park along the river experiences 
  significant flooding.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 1:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 11.0 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.5
    feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage just
    after midnight tonight.
  - Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

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


$$

IAC005-043-WIC023-043-171730-
/O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-240718T1800Z/
/MCGI4.2.ER.240624T2300Z.240706T0045Z.240718T0000Z.NO/
223 AM CDT Wed Jul 17 2024

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY TOMORROW AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Mississippi River at McGregor.

* WHEN...Until early tomorrow afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 1:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 16.4 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 16.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 1:45 AM CDT Wednesday was 16.8 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    this evening and continue falling to 13.3 feet Tuesday
    evening.
  - Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 4321 9109 4300 9111 4298 9119 4316 9121
      4324 9115


$$

JAR
911 
WGUS83 KARX 171339
FLSARX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
839 AM CDT Wed Jul 17 2024

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

  Kickapoo River at Readstown affecting Vernon County.

WIC123-171445-
/O.CAN.KARX.FL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-240717T1339Z/
/REAW3.1.ER.240717T0617Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
839 AM CDT Wed Jul 17 2024

...FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Kickapoo River at Readstown.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 10.8 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 5.1 feet
    Wednesday, July 24.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

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


$$

Baumgardt

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 Jul 14, 7:52 PM CDT, 36 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • Storm chances persist for this evening into Monday evening. A few storms may be strong to severe with damaging wind gusts and localized flooding being the primary threats primarily on Monday. Large hail is a secondary threat.
  • Hot and humid conditions continue into Monday with highs in the upper 80s to near 90. Widespread heat indices in the lower to upper 90s with some areas reaching 100 on Sunday.
  • Cooler and drier conditions beginning Tuesday and into much of the upcoming week with highs in the middle to upper 70s.
Area forecast discussion, Jul 14, 7:52 PM CDT, 36 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
752 PM CDT Sun Jul 14 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Storm chances persist for this evening into Monday evening. A
  few storms may be strong to severe with damaging wind gusts
  and localized flooding being the primary threats primarily on
  Monday. Large hail is a secondary threat.

- Hot and humid conditions continue into Monday with highs in
  the upper 80s to near 90. Widespread heat indices in the lower
  to upper 90s with some areas reaching 100 on Sunday.

- Cooler and drier conditions beginning Tuesday and into much of
  the upcoming week with highs in the middle to upper 70s.

&&

.UPDATE...
Issued at 750 PM CDT Sun Jul 14 2024

With the severe threat shifting south and southeast of our
northeast and north-central Iowa counties, we have dropped the
Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 304 PM CDT Sun Jul 14 2024

Humid With Storm Chances This Evening, Some Strong to Severe:

Muggy conditions are the name of the game this afternoon with
observed dewpoints across much of the region well into the 70s. Air
temperatures maintaining into the lower to mid 80s are maybe a touch
cooler than expected with some cloud cover around but still
relatively on track to see highs reach into the upper 80s in
spots by late afternoon and early evening with heat indices in
the middle to upper 90s in some locales.

As we head into the evening hours, our convective environment is
essentially a powder keg with guidance showing the potential for the
cap to erode across southern portions of our area during the evening
hours (shown in the KDBQ 14.13z RAP sounding at 6pm). When
considering MLCAPE values of 2000-3000 J/kg across our south would
expect storms to initiate very quickly with anything that provide
any kick in the atmosphere. Looking at GOES-16 water vapor imagery,
a remnant MCV can be noted across western and central MN that
is slowly trekking southeast accompanied with a subtle
shortwave. As a result, many of the CAMs rapidly develop a
cluster of storms across portions of northeast IA and
southwestern WI later this evening. Currently, the main question
with this is the aforementioned cap which tries to erode with
this weak forcing. How much the cap erodes will determine
convective coverage. Shear profiles appear fairly weak with
0-6km shear in the 14.16z RAP being fairly minimal, around 20-30
kts. As a result, would expecting a more multi-cell
configuration with individual cells struggling to maintain.
Consequently, would only expect to see hail with more robust
updrafts. However, with fairly robust DCAPE values collocated
with the MCV, would think that cores could collapse fairly
vigorously which could lead to isolated downburst gusts to 60
mph. Storms will quickly exit the region to the southeast with
the window for storms being likely a few hours (through about
8-9pm at the latest).

Severe Weather Potential Early Monday into Monday Evening:

As we head into the overnight, forecast soundings show in the 14.16z
RAP has low-level saturation and fairly light winds throughout
the low-levels. Consequently, with much of the recent rainfall
we have seen over the past few days, could see areas of fog
initially during the overnight, with questions remaining as for
how long it maintains as an incoming MCV approaches. As this MCV
and accompanying 500mb shortwave approaches, expecting to see
convection as it approaches the local area during the morning
hours. As it then progresses eastward a surface cold front is
draped across our region and pushes south with additional
convective initiation possible. As a result, with severe regimes
in play for Monday several different scenarios may be possible.

Starting with the morning MCV, as the shortwave moves through
the local area (Which also still maintains some uncertainty in
timing amongst deterministic guidance) during the morning hours,
modest MLCAPE of 2000-3000 J/kg would certainly provide enough
of a boost to get convection going. However, deterministic
soundings (14.15z RAP) would suggest a cap is still largely in
place during the morning hours which would be a serious
hindrance to convection as noted in the 14.12z HRRR which has
storms fizzling out as they approach the local area. However, if
storms can form an organized cold pool with the higher
effective bulk shear in the vicinity of the MCV. This type of
convective complex (as illustrated in the 14.12z ARW) would
likely pose some damaging wind threat if it can utilize the
instability gradient and get through the cap.

As we head into afternoon, the aforementioned cold front pushes
through the region during the afternoon. The key question as we
approach this time of day is how the cap will behave, the CAMs
vary considerably on this with the 14.12z HRRR keeping the cap
in place throughout the day leading to minimal convective
development as the front progresses through. This is contrasted
heavily by the most aggressive solution in the 14.12z ARW which
would favor an organized MCS along the boundary pushing south
with relatively uncapped thermodynamics and plenty of 0-3km
shear (roughly 35-50 kts in the 14.15z RAP) for forward
propagation and potential bowing structures. As a result, if
this scenario were to manifest would expect damaging winds to be
the primary threat with heavy rainfall potentially leading to
flash flooding concerns where soils are already very saturated.
Consequently, the SPC has a slight risk (Threat level 2 of 5)
across much of the local area.

The last caveat to this whole forecast is an organized MCS across
central IA that some of the recent CAMs have been trying to pick up
on. While much of the CAMs mainly keep it south of the area through
the afternoon and evening hours, fairly favorable 0-3km shear
profiles and MLCAPE of 3000-5000 J/kg in the 14.15z RAP would enable
a bow echo type structure to push east with the potential for
damaging wind gusts (perhaps approaching 70-80 mph).
Furthermore, this is highlighted in the 14.12z HRRR neural
network probabilities which has modest probabilities (40-50%)
for winds over 50 kts across portions of northeastern IA. With
some uncertainty in exactly where the MCS positions itself the
SPC has put extreme southern portions of our forecast area
across northeast Iowa and southwestern WI in an Enhanced risk
(Threat level 3 of 5) to address this potential. However, many
questions remain such has how any prior convection's outflow
could affect the environment and available instability for this
MCS. As a result, will be very important to stay tuned to
upcoming forecast updates as mesoscale details become more fine
tuned.

Regardless, if storms materialize will want to watch the heavy rain
potential as well with precipitable waters of around 2" and fairly
respectable warm cloud depths (around 3.5 km in the 14.12 NAM)
which would lead to some efficient rainfall makers. While the
14.12z EC/GEFS ensemble generally only has medium probabilities
(30-60% chance) or over 0.5" through Monday night, the 14.12z
HREF ensemble max paints spots of 2-3" over the next 48 hours
which would suggest areas that receive repeat rounds of storms
could see locally heavy rainfall amounts. As a result, when
considering prior rainfall from yesterday of anywhere 2-5"
leading to saturated soils, localized flash flooding may be
possible.

Cooler and Dry Pattern Begins Tuesday:

Going into Tuesday, a broad scale synoptic trough pivots its way
into our region, aiding in the shove cold air advection further
south resulting in a cooling trend through the middle of next week.
As a result, the 14.00z grand ensemble (GEFS/EC ensemble/Canadian
ensemble) with an inter-quartile range of highs at La Crosse
for Wednesday of 71 to 76 with a median of 74. Median
temperatures in the grand ensemble generally trend in the middle
70s to lower 80s. Additionally, with increasing subsidence with
surface high pressure building in mid-week, would expect
minimal precipitation chances through Friday.

&&

.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 707 PM CDT Sun Jul 14 2024

Much of the showers and storms will remain south and southeast
of the TAF sites for tonight. On Monday, there will be 2 areas
of showers and storms moving southeast through the region. The
first will move through the morning and the other during the
afternoon. Still some uncertainty on the strength of these
storms, so just went with vicinity showers at the tAF sites.

&&

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

&&

UPDATE...Boyne
DISCUSSION...Naylor
AVIATION...Boyne
Hazardous weather outlook, Jul 14, 1:55 PM CDT, 6 hours 33 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
155 PM CDT Sun Jul 14 2024

IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-MNZ079-086>088-094>096-WIZ017-029-
032>034-041>044-053>055-061-152300-
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-
155 PM CDT Sun Jul 14 2024

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Thunderstorms chances return this evening and late tonight with a
few strong storms possible.

Afternoon heat indices of 90 to 100 are expected.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday

Thunderstorm chances continue into Monday. Some of the storms
could become strong to severe.

Afternoon heat indices of 90 to 100 are expected.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters may be needed Monday.

.EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATION...

No webinar is scheduled.

nofwd

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Jul 14, 5:07 PM CDT, 3 hours 21 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
507 PM CDT Sun Jul 14 2024

WIZ055-142300-
Richland WI-
507 PM CDT Sun Jul 14 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT CENTRAL RICHLAND COUNTY THROUGH
600 PM CDT...

At 505 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles west of Richland Center, moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Richland Center, Excelsior, Ithaca, Boaz, Eagle Cave, Loyd, Tavera,
Sextonville, Neptune, Buck Creek, Gotham, Keyesville, and Twin
Bluffs.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 4325 9066 4339 9066 4348 9019 4320 9019
TIME...MOT...LOC 2205Z 265DEG 21KT 4332 9056

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

EMS
Special weather statement, Jul 14, 5:58 PM CDT, 2 hours 30 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
558 PM CDT Sun Jul 14 2024

WIZ061-142330-
Grant WI-
558 PM CDT Sun Jul 14 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT EAST CENTRAL GRANT COUNTY
THROUGH 630 PM CDT...

At 557 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Platteville, moving east at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

This strong thunderstorm will be near...
  Platteville around 605 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this storm include Arthur, Union,
Ellenboro, and Platteville Airport.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 100 AM CDT for
southwestern Wisconsin.

&&

LAT...LON 4270 9064 4284 9066 4288 9043 4269 9043
TIME...MOT...LOC 2257Z 257DEG 13KT 4278 9050

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

EMS
Special weather statement, Jul 14, 6:17 PM CDT, 2 hours 11 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
617 PM CDT Sun Jul 14 2024

IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-WIZ053>055-061-150100-
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-
Clayton-Vernon-Crawford-Richland-Grant-
Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Decorah, Waukon,
Charles City, New Hampton, Oelwein, Elkader, Viroqua,
Prairie Du Chien, Richland Center, and Platteville
617 PM CDT Sun Jul 14 2024

...FUNNEL CLOUDS POSSIBLE THIS EVENING...

WHAT...Funnel clouds are possible through early this evening.
These funnel clouds are typically brief, drop only a few hundred
feet from the cloud base, and rarely become a tornado or cause
damage.

WHERE...Northeast Iowa and southwest Wisconsin.

WHEN...Until 8pm.

IMPACTS...None expected.

PREPAREDNESS AND PRECAUTIONARY ACTIONS...If a funnel cloud is spotted,
report it to the National Weather Service. If a tornado warning
becomes necessary, take appropriate action.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 100 AM CDT for
southwestern Wisconsin.

&&

LAT...LON 4270 9064 4284 9066 4288 9043 4269 9043
TIME...MOT...LOC 2257Z 257DEG 13KT 4278 9050

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

Boyne
Special weather statement, Jul 14, 6:23 PM CDT, 2 hours 5 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
623 PM CDT Sun Jul 14 2024

WIZ054-055-061-150000-
Richland WI-Crawford WI-Grant WI-
623 PM CDT Sun Jul 14 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN GRANT...
SOUTHWESTERN RICHLAND AND SOUTHEASTERN CRAWFORD COUNTIES THROUGH 700
PM CDT...

At 623 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles southwest of Boscobel, or 16 miles east of Prairie Du Chien,
moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

This strong thunderstorm will be near...
  Boscobel around 630 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this storm include Westport, Wauzeka,
Preston, Highway 61 And County T, Werley, Mount Ida, Harris Ridge,
Highways 60 And 61, Port Andrew, and County Roads K And T.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 100 AM CDT for
southwestern Wisconsin.

&&

LAT...LON 4301 9099 4311 9098 4326 9056 4293 9054
TIME...MOT...LOC 2323Z 271DEG 22KT 4309 9081

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

EMS

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jul 15, 1:34 PM CDTAreal Flood WarningARXJuneau19 hr
Jul 15, 5:26 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementARXGrant64 min
Jul 15, 5:50 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningARXGrant55 min
Jul 15, 6:45 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningARXGrant3 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.