Alert archive / Wisconsin / River Flood Warnings in 2026
River Flood Warning 39, NWS La Crosse, WI
NWS La Crosse, WI issued this river flood warning at Jul 2, 2026, 7:18 PM CDT for Crawford County, Wisconsin. It took effect at Jul 4, 2026, 1:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 4 days.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Jul 2, 2026, 7:18 PM CDT (00:18 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jul 4, 2026, 1:00 AM CDT
- Expired
- Jul 7, 2026, 9:09 PM CDT
- In force
- 4 days
- Issued by
- NWS La Crosse, WI
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- None
County Crawford County, WI
The radar
The La Crosse radar (KARX), 76 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 00:20 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 Steuben (STEW3).
- Action stage
- 10 ft
- Minor stage
- 12 ft
- Moderate stage
- 13 ft
- Major stage
- 15 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 05410490, 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.
532
WGUS43 KARX 030018
FLWARX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
718 PM CDT Thu Jul 2 2026
...The National Weather Service in La Crosse has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Wisconsin...
Kickapoo River at Steuben affecting Crawford County.
Additional river and weather information is available at
www.weather.gov/lacrosse.
The next statement will be issued Friday morning by 1030 AM CDT.
&&
WIC023-031530-
/O.NEW.KARX.FL.W.0039.260704T0600Z-260708T0100Z/
/STEW3.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
718 PM CDT Thu Jul 2 2026
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT TO TUESDAY
EVENING...
...REPLACES RIVER FLOOD WATCH...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Kickapoo River at Steuben.
* WHEN...From late Friday night to Tuesday evening.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 6:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 11.1 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early
Saturday morning to a crest of 13.4 feet Sunday evening. It will
then fall below flood stage Tuesday morning.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
- Flood History...No available flood history.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4327 9082 4308 9085 4306 9092 4315 9091
4328 9086
$$
KDS10 follow-up statements
125
WGUS83 KARX 031456
FLSARX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
956 AM CDT Fri Jul 3 2026
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...
Kickapoo River at Soldiers Grove affecting Crawford County.
Kickapoo River at Gays Mills affecting Crawford County.
Kickapoo River at Readstown affecting Vernon County.
Kickapoo River at Viola affecting Vernon and Richland Counties.
Kickapoo River at Steuben affecting Crawford County.
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...
Kickapoo River at La Farge affecting Vernon and Richland Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars
through flooded areas.
Additional river and weather information is available at
www.weather.gov/lacrosse.
The next statement will be issued this morning by 1100 AM CDT.
&&
WIC103-123-031600-
/O.CAN.KARX.FL.W.0029.000000T0000Z-260703T1456Z/
/LAFW3.1.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
956 AM CDT Fri Jul 3 2026
...FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Kickapoo River at La Farge.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 11.4 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.5 feet
this afternoon.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4368 9057 4353 9064 4354 9070 4368 9061
$$
WIC023-040600-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-260705T2024Z/
/SOGW3.1.ER.260703T1235Z.260704T0600Z.260705T0824Z.NO/
956 AM CDT Fri Jul 3 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL SUNDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Kickapoo River at Soldiers Grove.
* WHEN...Until Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Water may begin to flood the park and
campground area in the old section of town.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 6:30 AM CDT Friday the stage was 12.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 13.0 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 Sunday morning.
- Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.1
feet on 05/24/2004.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4341 9077 4339 9077 4336 9081 4337 9085
4341 9079
$$
WIC023-040600-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-260707T0730Z/
/GMIW3.2.ER.000000T0000Z.260704T1800Z.260706T1930Z.NO/
956 AM CDT Fri Jul 3 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE MONDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Kickapoo River at Gays Mills.
* WHEN...Until late Monday night.
* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Moderate flooding is possible in and around
Gays Mills.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 14.8 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.6 feet
early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
early Monday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.4
feet on 08/16/2010.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4336 9081 4327 9082 4328 9086 4337 9085
$$
WIC123-040600-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-260705T1700Z/
/REAW3.1.ER.260702T1622Z.260704T0000Z.260705T0500Z.NO/
956 AM CDT Fri Jul 3 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL SUNDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Kickapoo River at Readstown.
* WHEN...Until Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, The park along the river experiences
significant flooding.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:59 AM CDT Friday the stage was 12.4 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.7 feet
this evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday
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
$$
WIC103-123-040600-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-260705T0448Z/
/VIOW3.1.ER.260702T1546Z.260704T0000Z.260704T1648Z.NO/
956 AM CDT Fri Jul 3 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL SATURDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Kickapoo River at Viola.
* WHEN...Until Saturday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Banker Park and Campground in Viola
experiences significant flooding.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:17 AM CDT Friday the stage was 14.8 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.0 feet
this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow
morning.
- Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.1
feet on 04/11/2013.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4353 9064 4347 9066 4346 9072 4348 9073
4354 9070
$$
WIC023-040600-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0039.260704T0600Z-260707T1942Z/
/STEW3.2.ER.260704T0600Z.260706T0000Z.260707T0742Z.NO/
956 AM CDT Fri Jul 3 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT TO TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Kickapoo River at Steuben.
* WHEN...From late tonight to Tuesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Bridge Street near the gage begins to flood
and Highway 179 may be threatened.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 11.5 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just
after midnight tonight to a crest of 13.2 feet Sunday evening. It
will then fall below flood stage early Tuesday morning.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.3
feet on 06/21/1996.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4327 9082 4308 9085 4306 9092 4315 9091
4328 9086
$$
APF549
WGUS83 KARX 040129
FLSARX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
829 PM CDT Fri Jul 3 2026
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...
Kickapoo River at Soldiers Grove affecting Crawford County.
Kickapoo River at Readstown affecting Vernon County.
Kickapoo River at Viola affecting Richland and Vernon Counties.
Kickapoo River at Steuben affecting Crawford County.
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...
Kickapoo River at Gays Mills affecting Crawford County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars
through flooded areas.
Additional river and weather information is available at
www.weather.gov/lacrosse.
The next statement will be issued Saturday afternoon by 100 PM CDT.
&&
WIC023-041800-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-260705T1900Z/
/SOGW3.1.ER.260703T1235Z.260704T0600Z.260705T0700Z.NO/
829 PM CDT Fri Jul 3 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL SUNDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Kickapoo River at Soldiers Grove.
* WHEN...Until Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Water may begin to flood the park and
campground area in the old section of town.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- There is no current observed data.
- Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is currently cresting around 13.9 feet and
starts to fall Saturday morning. The river is expected to fall
below flood stage early Sunday morning and continue falling to
6.6 feet Friday, July 10.
- Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.1
feet on 05/24/2004.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4341 9077 4339 9077 4336 9081 4337 9085
4341 9079
$$
WIC023-041800-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-260707T0748Z/
/GMIW3.2.ER.000000T0000Z.260705T0600Z.260706T1948Z.NO/
829 PM CDT Fri Jul 3 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE MONDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Kickapoo River at Gays Mills.
* WHEN...Until late Monday night.
* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Moderate flooding is possible in and around
Gays Mills.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- There is no current observed data.
- Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.4 feet
early Sunday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early
Monday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.4
feet on 08/16/2010.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4336 9081 4327 9082 4328 9086 4337 9085
$$
WIC123-041800-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-260705T0651Z/
/REAW3.1.ER.260702T1622Z.260703T2314Z.260704T1851Z.NO/
829 PM CDT Fri Jul 3 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Kickapoo River at Readstown.
* WHEN...Until late Saturday night.
* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, The park along the river experiences
significant flooding.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:59 PM CDT Friday the stage was 11.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:59 PM CDT Friday was 11.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early
tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 5.0 feet Friday, July
10.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.4
feet on 06/02/2014.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4346 9072 4341 9077 4341 9079 4347 9078
4348 9073
$$
WIC103-123-041800-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-260705T0200Z/
/VIOW3.1.ER.260702T1546Z.260704T0600Z.260704T1400Z.NO/
829 PM CDT Fri Jul 3 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL SATURDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Kickapoo River at Viola.
* WHEN...Until Saturday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Banker Park and Campground in Viola
experiences significant flooding.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 3:17 PM CDT Friday the stage was 15.2 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 3:17 PM CDT Friday was 15.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.3 feet
just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage
late tomorrow morning.
- Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.3
feet on 06/02/2000.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4353 9064 4347 9066 4346 9072 4348 9073
4354 9070
$$
WIC023-041800-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0039.260704T1200Z-260707T1648Z/
/STEW3.2.ER.260704T1200Z.260706T0000Z.260707T0448Z.NO/
829 PM CDT Fri Jul 3 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING TO TUESDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Kickapoo River at Steuben.
* WHEN...From Saturday morning to Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Bridge Street near the gage begins to flood
and Highway 179 may be threatened.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:45 PM CDT Friday the stage was 11.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow morning to a crest of 13.1 feet Sunday evening. It will
then fall below flood stage late Monday evening.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.0
feet on 05/05/1993.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4327 9082 4308 9085 4306 9092 4315 9091
4328 9086
$$
KDS406
WGUS83 KARX 041523
FLSARX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
1023 AM CDT Sat Jul 4 2026
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...
Kickapoo River at Steuben affecting Crawford County.
Kickapoo River at Soldiers Grove affecting Crawford County.
Kickapoo River at Gays Mills affecting Crawford County.
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 this evening by 1100 PM CDT.
&&
WIC023-050630-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-260707T2024Z/
/STEW3.2.ER.260704T0915Z.260706T0000Z.260707T0824Z.NO/
1023 AM CDT Sat Jul 4 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TUESDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Kickapoo River at Steuben.
* WHEN...Until Tuesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Bridge Street near the gage begins to flood
and Highway 179 may be threatened.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 12.2 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.2 feet
tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage early
Tuesday morning.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.3
feet on 06/21/1996.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4327 9082 4308 9085 4306 9092 4315 9091
4328 9086
$$
WIC023-050630-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-260706T0051Z/
/SOGW3.1.ER.260703T1235Z.260704T1800Z.260705T1251Z.NO/
1023 AM CDT Sat Jul 4 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL SUNDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Kickapoo River at Soldiers Grove.
* WHEN...Until Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Water may begin to flood the park and
campground area in the old section of town.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- There is no current observed data.
- Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
tomorrow morning and continue falling to 6.6 feet Saturday, July
11.
- Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.4
feet on 03/25/2011.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4341 9077 4339 9077 4336 9081 4337 9085
4341 9079
$$
WIC023-050630-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-260707T1017Z/
/GMIW3.2.ER.000000T0000Z.260705T0600Z.260706T2217Z.NO/
1023 AM CDT Sat Jul 4 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE MONDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Kickapoo River at Gays Mills.
* WHEN...Until late Monday night.
* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Moderate flooding is possible in and around
Gays Mills.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 14.5 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.0 feet
just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage
Monday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.1
feet on 04/06/1981.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4336 9081 4327 9082 4328 9086 4337 9085
$$
WIC123-050630-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-260705T1240Z/
/REAW3.1.ER.260702T1622Z.260703T2314Z.260705T0040Z.NO/
1023 AM CDT Sat Jul 4 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL SUNDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Kickapoo River at Readstown.
* WHEN...Until Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, The park along the river experiences
significant flooding.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:59 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 11.8 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a secondary crest of
11.8 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
this evening.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.4
feet on 06/02/2014.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4346 9072 4341 9077 4341 9079 4347 9078
4348 9073
$$
WIC103-123-050400-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-260705T0358Z/
/VIOW3.1.ER.260702T1546Z.260704T1335Z.260704T1558Z.NO/
1023 AM CDT Sat Jul 4 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Kickapoo River at Viola.
* WHEN...Until this evening.
* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water begins going over Highway 131/56 in
Viola.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:35 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 15.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river will fall below flood stage late this
morning to 8.2 feet Tuesday morning.
- 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
$$
APF234
WGUS83 KARX 050049
FLSARX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
749 PM CDT Sat Jul 4 2026
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...
Kickapoo River at Steuben affecting Crawford County.
Kickapoo River at Soldiers Grove affecting Crawford County.
Kickapoo River at Gays Mills affecting Crawford County.
Kickapoo River at Readstown affecting Vernon County.
Kickapoo River at Viola affecting Richland and Vernon Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars
through flooded areas.
Additional river and weather information is available at
www.weather.gov/lacrosse.
The next statement will be issued Sunday afternoon by 100 PM CDT.
&&
WIC023-051800-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-260708T1648Z/
/STEW3.2.ER.260704T0915Z.260705T1800Z.260708T0448Z.NO/
749 PM CDT Sat Jul 4 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL WEDNESDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Kickapoo River at Steuben.
* WHEN...Until Wednesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Bridge Street near the gage begins to flood
and Highway 179 may be threatened.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 6:45 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 12.8 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 6:45 PM CDT Saturday was 12.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.2 feet
early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
late Tuesday evening.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.3
feet on 06/21/1996.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4327 9082 4308 9085 4306 9092 4315 9091
4328 9086
$$
WIC023-051800-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-260706T1800Z/
/SOGW3.1.ER.260703T1235Z.260705T1800Z.260706T0600Z.NO/
749 PM CDT Sat Jul 4 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MONDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Kickapoo River at Soldiers Grove.
* WHEN...Until Monday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Flooding of lowland swamps and farmland
near the river occurs.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- There is no current observed data.
- Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.2 feet
early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
early Monday morning.
- Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.1
feet on 04/14/2001.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4341 9077 4339 9077 4336 9081 4337 9085
4341 9079
$$
WIC023-051800-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-260708T0703Z/
/GMIW3.1.ER.000000T0000Z.260705T0600Z.260707T1903Z.NO/
749 PM CDT Sat Jul 4 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Kickapoo River at Gays Mills.
* WHEN...Until late Tuesday night.
* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Moderate flooding is possible in and around
Gays Mills.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- There is no current observed data.
- Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early
Tuesday afternoon and continue falling to 8.1 feet Saturday, July
11.
- Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.6
feet on 09/09/2016.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4336 9081 4327 9082 4328 9086 4337 9085
$$
WIC123-051800-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-260706T1520Z/
/REAW3.1.ER.260702T1622Z.260705T0600Z.260706T0320Z.NO/
749 PM CDT Sat Jul 4 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MONDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Kickapoo River at Readstown.
* WHEN...Until Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, The park along the river experiences
significant flooding.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 6:59 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 12.1 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 6:59 PM CDT Saturday was 12.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river will fall below flood stage late tomorrow
evening to 5.3 feet Wednesday evening.
- 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
$$
WIC103-123-051800-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0030.000000T0000Z-260705T1800Z/
/VIOW3.1.ER.260702T1546Z.260704T1335Z.260705T0600Z.NO/
749 PM CDT Sat Jul 4 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL SUNDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Kickapoo River at Viola.
* WHEN...Until Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Banker Park and Campground in Viola
experiences significant flooding.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 15.3 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 2:00 PM CDT Saturday was 15.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage just
after midnight tonight and continue falling to 8.2 feet Saturday,
July 11.
- Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.2
feet on 03/24/2011.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4353 9064 4347 9066 4346 9072 4348 9073
4354 9070
$$
KDS886
WGUS83 KARX 051415
FLSARX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
915 AM CDT Sun Jul 5 2026
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...
Kickapoo River at Steuben affecting Crawford County.
Kickapoo River at Soldiers Grove affecting Crawford County.
Kickapoo River at Gays Mills affecting Crawford County.
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.
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 by 1215 AM CDT.
&&
WIC023-060515-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-260708T1200Z/
/STEW3.2.ER.260704T0915Z.260705T1800Z.260708T0000Z.NO/
915 AM CDT Sun Jul 5 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL WEDNESDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Kickapoo River at Steuben.
* WHEN...Until Wednesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Bridge Street near the gage begins to flood
and Highway 179 may be threatened.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:45 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 13.0 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to hover at a crest of 13.0 feet
through this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
Tuesday evening.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.0
feet on 05/05/1993.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4327 9082 4308 9085 4306 9092 4315 9091
4328 9086
$$
WIC023-060515-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-260706T0900Z/
/SOGW3.1.ER.260703T1235Z.260705T1800Z.260705T2100Z.NO/
915 AM CDT Sun Jul 5 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Kickapoo River at Soldiers Grove.
* WHEN...Until late tonight.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Flooding of lowland swamps and farmland
near the river occurs.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- There is no current observed data.
- Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
this afternoon and continue falling to 6.2 feet Sunday, July 12.
- Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4341 9077 4339 9077 4336 9081 4337 9085
4341 9079
$$
WIC023-060515-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-260708T0300Z/
/GMIW3.1.ER.000000T0000Z.260705T1200Z.260707T1500Z.NO/
915 AM CDT Sun Jul 5 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TUESDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Kickapoo River at Gays Mills.
* WHEN...Until Tuesday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Moderate flooding is possible in and around
Gays Mills.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 14.5 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river will fall below flood stage late Tuesday
morning to 8.1 feet Thursday evening.
- Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4336 9081 4327 9082 4328 9086 4337 9085
$$
WIC123-060515-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0031.000000T0000Z-260706T1240Z/
/REAW3.1.ER.260702T1622Z.260705T1114Z.260706T0040Z.NO/
915 AM CDT Sun Jul 5 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MONDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Kickapoo River at Readstown.
* WHEN...Until Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, The park along the river experiences
significant flooding.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:59 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 11.6 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this
evening.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4346 9072 4341 9077 4341 9079 4347 9078
4348 9073
$$
APF025
WGUS83 KARX 060526
FLSARX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
1226 AM CDT Mon Jul 6 2026
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...
Kickapoo River at Gays Mills affecting Crawford County.
Kickapoo River at Steuben affecting Crawford County.
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...
Kickapoo River at Soldiers Grove affecting Crawford County.
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 early this morning by 130 AM CDT.
&&
WIC023-060630-
/O.CAN.KARX.FL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-260706T0526Z/
/SOGW3.1.ER.260703T1235Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1226 AM CDT Mon Jul 6 2026
...FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Kickapoo River at Soldiers Grove.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- There is no current observed data.
- Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 5.9 feet Sunday
evening.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4341 9077 4339 9077 4336 9081 4337 9085
4341 9079
$$
WIC023-062030-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-260707T1952Z/
/GMIW3.1.ER.000000T0000Z.260705T1200Z.260707T0752Z.NO/
1226 AM CDT Mon Jul 6 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TUESDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Kickapoo River at Gays Mills.
* WHEN...Until Tuesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Moderate flooding is possible in and around
Gays Mills.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- There is no current observed data.
- Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage just
after midnight tonight and continue falling to 8.1 feet Sunday
evening.
- Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4336 9081 4327 9082 4328 9086 4337 9085
$$
WIC023-062030-
/O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-260708T1200Z/
/STEW3.2.ER.260704T0915Z.260706T0600Z.260708T0000Z.NO/
1226 AM CDT Mon Jul 6 2026
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL WEDNESDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Kickapoo River at Steuben.
* WHEN...Until Wednesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Bridge Street near the gage begins to flood
and Highway 179 may be threatened.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:45 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 13.1 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 11:45 PM CDT Sunday was 13.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.1 feet
early this morning. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow
evening.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.0
feet on 05/05/1993.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4327 9082 4308 9085 4306 9092 4315 9091
4328 9086
$$
JRN668
WGUS83 KARX 061504
FLSARX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
1004 AM CDT Mon Jul 6 2026
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...
Kickapoo River at Steuben affecting Crawford County.
Kickapoo River at Gays Mills affecting Crawford County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars
through flooded areas.
Additional river and weather information is available at
www.weather.gov/lacrosse.
The next statement will be issued late tonight by 115 AM CDT.
&&
WIC023-070615-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-260708T0400Z/
/STEW3.2.ER.260704T0915Z.260706T1430Z.260707T1600Z.NO/
1004 AM CDT Mon Jul 6 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TUESDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and minor flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Kickapoo River at Steuben.
* WHEN...Until Tuesday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Bridge Street near the gage begins to flood
and Highway 179 may be threatened.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 13.1 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:45 AM CDT Monday was 13.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
tomorrow morning and continue falling to 7.4 feet Monday, July
13.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4327 9082 4308 9085 4306 9092 4315 9091
4328 9086
$$
WIC023-070615-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-260707T1800Z/
/GMIW3.1.ER.000000T0000Z.260705T1200Z.260707T0600Z.NO/
1004 AM CDT Mon Jul 6 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TUESDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Kickapoo River at Gays Mills.
* WHEN...Until Tuesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 13.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:00 AM CDT Monday was 13.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage just
after midnight tonight and continue falling to 8.0 feet Monday,
July 13.
- Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4336 9081 4327 9082 4328 9086 4337 9085
$$
JAW828
WGUS83 KARX 070145
FLSARX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
845 PM CDT Mon Jul 6 2026
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...
Kickapoo River at Steuben affecting Crawford County.
Kickapoo River at Gays Mills affecting Crawford County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars
through flooded areas.
Additional river and weather information is available at
www.weather.gov/lacrosse.
The next statement will be issued Tuesday morning by 1145 AM CDT.
&&
WIC023-071645-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-260708T0600Z/
/STEW3.2.ER.260704T0915Z.260706T1430Z.260707T1800Z.NO/
845 PM CDT Mon Jul 6 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and minor flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Kickapoo River at Steuben.
* WHEN...Until late Tuesday night.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Bridge Street near the gage begins to flood
and Highway 179 may be threatened.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:45 PM CDT Monday the stage was 13.0 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:45 PM CDT Monday was 13.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early
tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 7.4 feet Monday, July
13.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4327 9082 4308 9085 4306 9092 4315 9091
4328 9086
$$
WIC023-071645-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-260707T1815Z/
/GMIW3.1.ER.000000T0000Z.260705T1200Z.260707T0615Z.NO/
845 PM CDT Mon Jul 6 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TUESDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Kickapoo River at Gays Mills.
* WHEN...Until Tuesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- There is no current observed data.
- Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage just
after midnight tonight and continue falling to 8.0 feet Monday,
July 13.
- Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4336 9081 4327 9082 4328 9086 4337 9085
$$
DTJ630
WGUS83 KARX 071421
FLSARX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
921 AM CDT Tue Jul 7 2026
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...
Kickapoo River at Steuben affecting Crawford County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars
through flooded areas.
Additional river and weather information is available at
www.weather.gov/lacrosse.
The next statement will be issued late tonight by 1230 AM CDT.
&&
WIC023-080530-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-260708T1100Z/
/STEW3.2.ER.260704T0915Z.260706T1430Z.260707T2300Z.NO/
921 AM CDT Tue Jul 7 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL WEDNESDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Kickapoo River at Steuben.
* WHEN...Until Wednesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, Water reaches the bottom support beams of
the bridge.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:45 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 12.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:45 AM CDT Tuesday was 13.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this
evening and continue falling to 7.2 feet Tuesday, July 14.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4327 9082 4308 9085 4306 9092 4315 9091
4328 9086
$$
JAW813
WGUS83 KARX 080209
FLSARX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
909 PM CDT Tue Jul 7 2026
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...
Kickapoo River at Steuben affecting Crawford County.
WIC023-080315-
/O.CAN.KARX.FL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-260708T0209Z/
/STEW3.2.ER.260704T0915Z.260706T1430Z.260707T2025Z.NO/
909 PM CDT Tue Jul 7 2026
...FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Kickapoo River at Steuben.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:45 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 11.0 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 11.0 feet just after
midnight tonight.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4327 9082 4308 9085 4306 9092 4315 9091
4328 9086
$$
DTJWhat 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 2, 6:38 PM CDT, 40 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
- Heavy rainfall and flooding is expected this afternoon and evening generally for those along I-90 and south. Additional rainfall amounts of 1-3 inches are possible (30-60%).
- Strong to severe storms move through northeast Iowa into southwest Wisconsin this afternoon into this evening. The primary hazard is damaging wind, but a few isolated tornadoes cannot be ruled out.
- A wet holiday weekend is in store for the region as chances for showers and storms exist each day, though potential is greatest on Independence Day (50-80%). Additional rainfall amounts of of 1+ inches are possible Saturday through Monday (10-30%).
Area forecast discussion, Jul 2, 6:38 PM CDT, 40 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
638 PM CDT Thu Jul 2 2026
.KEY MESSAGES...
- Heavy rainfall and flooding is expected this afternoon and
evening generally for those along I-90 and south. Additional
rainfall amounts of 1-3 inches are possible (30-60%).
- Strong to severe storms move through northeast Iowa into
southwest Wisconsin this afternoon into this evening. The
primary hazard is damaging wind, but a few isolated tornadoes
cannot be ruled out.
- A wet holiday weekend is in store for the region as chances
for showers and storms exist each day, though potential is
greatest on Independence Day (50-80%). Additional rainfall
amounts of of 1+ inches are possible Saturday through Monday
(10-30%).
&&
.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 156 PM CDT Thu Jul 2 2026
This Afternoon - Friday Morning: Severe, Heavy Rainfall, and
Flooding Potential
A quasi-stationary boundary laid out west-east across the Upper
Mississippi River Valley has been the primary catalyst for showers
and storms last night and through the morning hours today. This is
no different for this afternoon and evening as a shortwave lifts
northeastward while a strengthening low level jet transports
additional moisture into the boundary. At risk of sounding like a
broken record, showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop in
response to these forcings, but confidence in how things play out is
low.
Of greatest concern at the moment is additional heavy rainfall and
flooding potential this afternoon into tonight. Portions of
southeast Minnesota have received 3 to 5 inches of rain through 12
PM CDT resulting in flooded roadways and streams. The 02.12z REFS
suggests a 30-60% chance for amounts greater than 3 inches through
Friday morning primarily along the Minnesota/Iowa border, but does
extend into parts of western Wisconsin and further south into Iowa
towards Dubuque. The 02.12z REFS/HREF LPMM also suggest some
localized areas of up to 5 inches may occur. Additional river and
street flooding will likely occur given the plethora of rain over
the last several days. As such, have issued a Flood Watch to account
for the potential.
Transitioning away from the heavy rainfall, storms that develop are
expected to become strong to severe across northeast Iowa and
southwest Wisconsin, south of the aforementioned boundary. SPC Meso
Analysis suggests 2500-3500 J/kg of SBCAPE exist across this region
along with effective bulk shear profiles exceeding 40kts. Given high
PWAT values and strong mid-level flow, the primary hazard is
expected to be damaging wind gusts although a few tornadoes also
can't be ruled out given 0-1km SRH values of 70-90 m2/s2 and
surface vorticity ingestion from the boundary spanning the
region. Large hail remains a lower threat given poor mid-level
lapse rates and warm temperatures aloft, but also can't be ruled
out in supercells structures that develop.
Storms look to exit the region this evening with a bit of a lull
overnight, but confidence remains low as various CAM guidance
provides a multitude of solutions. That said, as we head into Friday
morning, the 02.12z HRRR suggests that another storm complex moves
through the region again bringing the potential for damaging winds
though the strongest instability looks to be situated south of our
area. The evolution of this complex will likely rely on how the rest
of this afternoon plays out. That said, our area is highlighted
in a level 2/5 slight risk for severe weather by the SPC.
Holiday Weekend - Next Week: Wet then Drier
Friday afternoon may ultimately end up dry depending on how the
morning goes. Upper level ridging looks to build across the region,
forcing shortwaves away from the area. Several of the CAM
solutions fail to convect through the afternoon, though the
02.12z HRRR/RAP do suggest some potential (30-50%) for showers
and storms as a shortwave sinks into the region on top of the
ridge, primarily along and east of the Mississippi River.
Independence Day sees far greater probabilities for showers and
storms as a stronger shortwave/closed upper low traverses over
the aforementioned ridge (50-80%).
Beyond the weekend, ensemble guidance is beginning to
suggest that Monday into Tuesday should finally be a dry couple
of days (knock on wood) as high pressure sinks southward into
the Upper Midwest.
&&
.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 635 PM CDT Thu Jul 2 2026
VFR currently present across the region. The area of showers and
storms from earlier has drifted east of the terminals with any
additional thunderstorm development expected to stay well to the
south. Given the recent rainfall and overall saturated low
levels across the area, expect some mist and fog to develop
overnight as winds become light. Have included some MVFR
visibilities at the terminals but this may need to be decreased
to IFR should confidence in lower visibilities increases over
time. Another round of showers and storms will be possible,
mainly after 12Z tomorrow morning, moving east through the Upper
Mississippi Valley. Confidence (40-50%) remains a bit too low
to go prevailing so have put in or adjusted existing PROB30s for
this activity. Chances for precipitation tomorrow afternoon
become more nebulous so will maintain a dry forecast beyond 17Z.
Light winds overnight will increase slightly out of the
south/southeast by mid morning but speeds should generally
remain below 12 kts.
&&
.HYDROLOGY...
Issued at 149 PM CDT Thu Jul 2 2026
Rainfall totals exceeding 3-5 inches have been observed across
the Upper Mississippi River last night into today with some
locations having received upwards of 7 inches. Additional
rainfall in the 1-3 inch range is expected overnight (30-60%)
generally along and south of I-90 per the 02.12z REFS/HREF. The
02.12z REFS/HREF LPMM even suggests upwards of 5 inches could
occur. Areas that see additional rainfall through the afternoon
into the evening will be at risk for additional flooding impacts
and as such a Flood Watch has been issued for counties
generally along I-90 and south.
&&
.ARX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WI...Flood Watch through Friday morning for WIZ041-042-053>055-061.
MN...Flood Watch through Friday morning for MNZ087-088-094>096.
IA...Flood Watch through Friday morning for IAZ008>011-018-019-029-
030.
&&
DISCUSSION...Falkinham
AVIATION...Barendse
HYDROLOGY...FalkinhamHazardous weather outlook, Jul 2, 11:13 AM CDT, 8 hours 5 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service La Crosse WI 1113 AM CDT Thu Jul 2 2026 IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-MNZ079-086>088-094>096-WIZ017-029- 032>034-041>044-053>055-061-032015- 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- 1113 AM CDT Thu Jul 2 2026 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southeast Minnesota...northeast Iowa and southwest into central Wisconsin. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight Periodic storms will occur through tonight. Some of the storms may become severe this afternoon and tonight. The main threats will be damaging winds, hail, and potentially a tornado. Elevated water levels are present across much of the area and additional moderate to heavy rain will accompany any thunderstorms. Additional flooding and water rises are possible today and tonight. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday Periodic thunderstorms will occur Friday and Saturday. Some of these may become severe, especially storms early Friday morning. Elevated water levels are present across much of the area and additional moderate to heavy rain will accompany any thunderstorms that occur through Friday and Saturday. Additional flooding and water rises are possible Friday and Saturday. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotters may be needed periodically into the weekend. .EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATION... A webinar is scheduled for this afternoon at 2 PM. APF
In the hours before
Local storm report, Jul 2, 4:29 PM CDT, 2 hours 49 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
429 PM CDT Thu Jul 2 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0425 PM Tstm Wnd Gst 1 NW Tennyson 42.70N 90.70W
07/02/2026 E60 MPH Grant WI Fire Dept/Rescue
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KBLocal storm report, Jul 2, 5:12 PM CDT, 2 hours 6 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
512 PM CDT Thu Jul 2 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0440 PM Tstm Wnd Gst 4 SSE Platteville 42.69N 90.44W
07/02/2026 M78 MPH Grant WI AWOS
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KBLocal storm report, Jul 2, 5:21 PM CDT, 1 hour 57 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
521 PM CDT Thu Jul 2 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0431 PM Tstm Wnd Gst 4 N Tennyson 42.74N 90.68W
07/02/2026 M73 MPH Grant WI Public
Personal weather station.
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APFLocal storm report, Jul 2, 6:51 PM CDT, 27 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
651 PM CDT Thu Jul 2 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0256 PM Hail Guttenberg 42.79N 91.10W
07/02/2026 E1.00 Inch Clayton IA Broadcast Media
Picture relayed via the public. Time
estimated via radar.
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KBLocal storm report, Jul 2, 6:54 PM CDT, 24 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
654 PM CDT Thu Jul 2 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0227 PM Hail Arlington 42.75N 91.67W
07/02/2026 E1.00 Inch Fayette IA Broadcast Media
Picture relayed from public. Time estimated
on radar.
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KBLocal storm report, Jul 2, 6:57 PM CDT, 21 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
657 PM CDT Thu Jul 2 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0238 PM Hail Wadena 42.84N 91.66W
07/02/2026 E1.00 Inch Fayette IA Broadcast Media
Picture relayed from public. Time estimated
via radar.
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River Flood Warnings in Wisconsin, 2026Every river flood warning in 2026
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.