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River Flood Warning 4, NWS La Crosse, WI
NWS La Crosse, WI issued this river flood warning at Apr 3, 2026, 11:33 PM CDT for Richland County, Vernon County, Wisconsin. It took effect at Apr 4, 2026, 8:10 AM CDT. It was in force for 57 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 3, 2026, 11:33 PM CDT (04:33 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 4, 2026, 8:10 AM CDT
- Expired
- Apr 6, 2026, 5:38 PM CDT
- In force
- 57 hr
- Issued by
- NWS La Crosse, WI
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
Counties Richland County, WI, Vernon County, WI
The radar
The La Crosse radar (KARX), 54 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 04:32 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 Viola (VIOW3).
- Action stage
- 12 ft
- Minor stage
- 14 ft
- Moderate stage
- 16 ft
- Major stage
- 18 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.
649
WGUS43 KARX 040433
FLWARX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
1133 PM CDT Fri Apr 3 2026
...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.
Kickapoo River at Viola affecting Richland and Vernon Counties.
.Heavy rain in the Kickapoo River Basin will lead to a few gages
along the river reaching Minor flood stage Saturday morning.
Rainfall of 2 to 4 inches has already fallen with another inch
possible through the overnight.
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 Saturday afternoon by 300 PM CDT.
&&
WIC123-042000-
/O.NEW.KARX.FL.W.0005.260404T1400Z-260407T0600Z/
/REAW3.1.ER.260404T1400Z.260405T1800Z.260406T1800Z.NO/
1133 PM CDT Fri Apr 3 2026
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING TO EARLY TUESDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Kickapoo River at Readstown.
* WHEN...From Saturday morning to early Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, The park along the river experiences
significant flooding.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:59 PM CDT Friday the stage was 8.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late tomorrow morning to a crest of 11.8 feet early Sunday
afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Monday
afternoon.
- 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
$$
WIC103-123-042000-
/O.NEW.KARX.FL.W.0004.260404T1400Z-260406T0700Z/
/VIOW3.1.ER.260404T1400Z.260405T0600Z.260405T1912Z.NO/
1133 PM CDT Fri Apr 3 2026
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING TO EARLY MONDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Kickapoo River at Viola.
* WHEN...From Saturday morning to early Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 14.5 feet, Two roads north of Viola may be under
water. Water may be over Highway 131, 3 miles north of Viola, near
Ski Hill Road, and also over Simmons Flat Road about a mile north
of town.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 5:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 12.1 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late tomorrow morning to a crest of 14.5 feet early Sunday
morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday
afternoon.
- Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
14.6 feet on 04/15/2014.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4353 9064 4347 9066 4346 9072 4348 9073
4354 9070
$$
Cecava10 follow-up statements
176
WGUS83 KARX 041310
FLSARX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
810 AM CDT Sat Apr 4 2026
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...
Kickapoo River at Viola affecting Vernon and Richland Counties.
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 by 1115 PM CDT.
&&
WIC103-123-050415-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0004.260404T1310Z-260406T0712Z/
/VIOW3.1.ER.000000T0000Z.260405T0600Z.260405T1912Z.NO/
810 AM CDT Sat Apr 4 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS MORNING TO EARLY MONDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Kickapoo River at Viola.
* WHEN...From this morning to early Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 14.5 feet, Two roads north of Viola may be under
water. Water may be over Highway 131, 3 miles north of Viola, near
Ski Hill Road, and also over Simmons Flat Road about a mile north
of town.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:30 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 14.4 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:30 AM CDT Saturday was 14.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.5
feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below
flood stage early tomorrow afternoon.
- Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
14.6 feet on 04/15/2014.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4353 9064 4347 9066 4346 9072 4348 9073
4354 9070
$$
JAR363
WGUS83 KARX 041448
FLSARX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
948 AM CDT Sat Apr 4 2026
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...
Kickapoo River at Readstown affecting Vernon County.
Kickapoo River at Viola affecting Vernon and Richland Counties.
Kickapoo River at La Farge affecting Vernon and Richland Counties.
Kickapoo River at Gays Mills affecting Crawford County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional river and weather information is available at
www.weather.gov/lacrosse.
The next statement will be issued this afternoon by 300 PM CDT.
&&
WIC123-042000-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260408T0000Z/
/REAW3.1.ER.260404T1042Z.260405T1800Z.260407T1200Z.NO/
948 AM CDT Sat Apr 4 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TUESDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Kickapoo River at Readstown.
* WHEN...Until Tuesday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Water is up to the bottom of the Charles
Street Bridge.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:59 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 11.2 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:59 AM CDT Saturday was 11.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.7
feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood
stage Tuesday morning.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
11.4 feet on 06/02/2014.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4346 9072 4341 9077 4341 9079 4347 9078
4348 9073
$$
WIC103-123-042000-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260406T2248Z/
/VIOW3.1.ER.000000T0000Z.260405T1200Z.260406T1048Z.NO/
948 AM CDT Sat Apr 4 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MONDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Kickapoo River at Viola.
* WHEN...Until Monday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water begins going over Highway 131/56 in
Viola.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:30 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 14.4 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:30 AM CDT Saturday was 14.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.9
feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage
early Monday 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
$$
WIC103-123-042000-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0007.260404T1734Z-260405T2000Z/
/LAFW3.1.ER.260404T1734Z.260405T0000Z.260405T0800Z.NO/
948 AM CDT Sat Apr 4 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TOMORROW AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Kickapoo River at La Farge.
* WHEN...Until tomorrow afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Some roads are under water and several
residences and businesses are affected. However the majority of
the people in town are still dry.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 11.2 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
this afternoon to a crest of 12.6 feet this evening. It will
then fall below flood stage late tonight.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
12.6 feet on 08/14/2010.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4368 9057 4353 9064 4354 9070 4368 9061
$$
WIC023-042000-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0008.260405T0000Z-260409T2015Z/
/GMIW3.1.ER.260405T0000Z.260407T1200Z.260409T0815Z.NO/
948 AM CDT Sat Apr 4 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING TO THURSDAY
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Kickapoo River at Gays Mills.
* WHEN...From this evening to Thursday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Moderate flooding is possible in and
around Gays Mills.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 12.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
this evening to a crest of 14.7 feet Tuesday morning. It will
then fall below flood stage early Thursday morning.
- 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
$$
JAR412
WGUS83 KARX 041814
FLSARX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
114 PM CDT Sat Apr 4 2026
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa...
Wisconsin...
Turkey River at Elkader affecting Clayton County.
Black River at Black River Falls affecting Jackson County.
Kickapoo River at La Farge affecting Vernon and Richland Counties.
Kickapoo River at Readstown affecting Vernon County.
Kickapoo River at Viola affecting Vernon and Richland Counties.
Kickapoo River at Gays Mills affecting Crawford County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
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 by 415 AM CDT.
&&
IAC043-050915-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-260406T2240Z/
/EKDI4.1.ER.260404T1424Z.260405T1200Z.260406T1040Z.NO/
114 PM CDT Sat Apr 4 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MONDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Turkey River at Elkader.
* WHEN...Until Monday afternoon.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 12:45 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 12.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 12:45 PM CDT Saturday was 12.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.2
feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage
early Monday morning.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
14.2 feet on 06/29/2017.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4294 9146 4284 9134 4280 9136 4293 9161
4298 9161
$$
WIC053-050915-
/O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-260406T0811Z/
/BRFW3.1.ER.260404T1554Z.260405T0600Z.260405T2010Z.NO/
114 PM CDT Sat Apr 4 2026
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY MONDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Black River at Black River Falls.
* WHEN...Until early Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 47.0 feet, Some rural roads may begin to flood
including county Highway VV downstream near the La Crosse County
line.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 12:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 47.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 43.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 12:00 PM CDT Saturday was 47.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 48.6
feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below
flood stage tomorrow afternoon.
- Flood stage is 47.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
48.8 feet on 04/12/2002.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4435 9075 4417 9088 4411 9097 4413 9100
4437 9080
$$
WIC103-123-050915-
/O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260405T2000Z/
/LAFW3.1.ER.260404T1752Z.260405T0000Z.260405T0800Z.NO/
114 PM CDT Sat Apr 4 2026
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL TOMORROW AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Kickapoo River at La Farge.
* WHEN...Until tomorrow afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Some roads are under water and several
residences and businesses are affected. However the majority of
the people in town are still dry.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 12:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 11.3 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.6
feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late
tonight.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
12.6 feet on 08/14/2010.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4368 9057 4353 9064 4354 9070 4368 9061
$$
WIC123-050915-
/O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260408T0000Z/
/REAW3.1.ER.260404T1042Z.260405T1800Z.260407T1200Z.NO/
114 PM CDT Sat Apr 4 2026
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL TUESDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Kickapoo River at Readstown.
* WHEN...Until Tuesday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Water is up to the bottom of the Charles
Street Bridge.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 12:59 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 11.6 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 12:59 PM CDT Saturday was 11.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.7
feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood
stage Tuesday 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
$$
WIC103-123-050915-
/O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260406T2248Z/
/VIOW3.1.ER.000000T0000Z.260405T1200Z.260406T1048Z.NO/
114 PM CDT Sat Apr 4 2026
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MONDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Kickapoo River at Viola.
* WHEN...Until Monday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water begins going over Highway 131/56 in
Viola.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:50 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 14.4 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:50 AM CDT Saturday was 14.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.9
feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage
early Monday morning.
- Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
16.1 feet on 04/12/2001.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4353 9064 4347 9066 4346 9072 4348 9073
4354 9070
$$
WIC023-050915-
/O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0008.260405T0000Z-260409T2015Z/
/GMIW3.1.ER.260405T0000Z.260407T1200Z.260409T0815Z.NO/
114 PM CDT Sat Apr 4 2026
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING TO THURSDAY
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Kickapoo River at Gays Mills.
* WHEN...From this evening to Thursday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Moderate flooding is possible in and
around Gays Mills.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 12.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
this evening to a crest of 14.7 feet Tuesday morning. It will
then fall below flood stage early Thursday morning.
- 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
$$
JAR184
WGUS83 KARX 050252
FLSARX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
952 PM CDT Sat Apr 4 2026
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...
Kickapoo River at Gays Mills affecting Crawford County.
Kickapoo River at La Farge affecting Vernon and Richland Counties.
Kickapoo River at Readstown affecting Vernon County.
Kickapoo River at Viola affecting Vernon and Richland Counties.
Kickapoo River at Soldiers Grove affecting Crawford County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional river and weather information is available at
www.weather.gov/lacrosse.
The next statement will be issued Sunday afternoon by 100 PM CDT.
&&
WIC023-051800-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260410T0640Z/
/GMIW3.1.ER.000000T0000Z.260408T0000Z.260409T1840Z.NO/
952 PM CDT Sat Apr 4 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY FRIDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Kickapoo River at Gays Mills.
* WHEN...Until early Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Moderate flooding is possible in and
around Gays Mills.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- There is no current observed data.
- Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise to 14.6 feet Tuesday evening.
It will then fall below flood stage early Thursday afternoon
to 9.3 feet Saturday, April 11.
- Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
14.6 feet on 09/09/2016.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4336 9081 4327 9082 4328 9086 4337 9085
$$
WIC103-123-051800-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260406T0336Z/
/LAFW3.1.ER.260404T1752Z.260405T1200Z.260405T1536Z.NO/
952 PM CDT Sat Apr 4 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE TOMORROW EVENING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Kickapoo River at La Farge.
* WHEN...Until late tomorrow evening.
* 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 9:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 12.1 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:00 PM CDT Saturday was 12.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise to 12.3 feet tomorrow morning.
It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow morning to
4.3 feet Thursday morning.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
12.3 feet on 07/21/1951.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4368 9057 4353 9064 4354 9070 4368 9061
$$
WIC123-051800-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260408T0936Z/
/REAW3.1.ER.260404T1042Z.260406T0000Z.260407T2136Z.NO/
952 PM CDT Sat Apr 4 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Kickapoo River at Readstown.
* WHEN...Until early Wednesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Water is up to the bottom of the Charles
Street Bridge.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:59 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 11.6 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:59 PM CDT Saturday was 11.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.6
feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage
Tuesday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
11.4 feet on 06/02/2014.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4346 9072 4341 9077 4341 9079 4347 9078
4348 9073
$$
WIC103-123-051800-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260407T0640Z/
/VIOW3.1.ER.000000T0000Z.260405T1800Z.260406T1840Z.NO/
952 PM CDT Sat Apr 4 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY TUESDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Kickapoo River at Viola.
* WHEN...Until early Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water begins going over Highway 131/56 in
Viola.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 6:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 14.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 6:00 PM CDT Saturday was 14.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise to 15.9 feet early tomorrow
afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Monday
afternoon to 9.2 feet early Friday 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
$$
WIC023-051800-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0012.260405T1330Z-260408T1630Z/
/SOGW3.1.ER.260405T1330Z.260406T1200Z.260408T0430Z.NO/
952 PM CDT Sat Apr 4 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING TO LATE WEDNESDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Kickapoo River at Soldiers Grove.
* WHEN...From Sunday morning to late Wednesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Water may begin to flood the park and
campground area in the old section of town.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 5:25 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 12.0 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow morning to a crest of 14.1 feet Monday morning. It
will then fall below flood stage late Tuesday evening.
- Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
14.1 feet on 05/24/2004.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4341 9077 4339 9077 4336 9081 4337 9085
4341 9079
$$
Skow470
WGUS43 KARX 051224
FLWARX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
724 AM CDT Sun Apr 5 2026
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in Wisconsin...
Kickapoo River at Viola affecting Vernon and Richland Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
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 afternoon by 530 PM CDT.
&&
WIC103-123-052230-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260407T1920Z/
/VIOW3.2.ER.000000T0000Z.260405T1800Z.260407T0720Z.NO/
724 AM CDT Sun Apr 5 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY TUESDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and is forecast.
* WHERE...Kickapoo River at Viola.
* WHEN...Until early Tuesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Water is flowing over Highway 56 east of
Viola.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 16.4 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.8
feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
early Tuesday morning.
- Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
17.3 feet on 08/14/2010.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4353 9064 4347 9066 4346 9072 4348 9073
4354 9070
$$
JAR237
WGUS83 KARX 051714
FLSARX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
1214 PM CDT Sun Apr 5 2026
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...
Kickapoo River at Readstown affecting Vernon County.
Kickapoo River at Viola affecting Vernon and Richland Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional river and weather information is available at
www.weather.gov/lacrosse.
The next statement will be issued this evening by 915 PM CDT.
&&
WIC123-060215-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260408T2100Z/
/REAW3.1.ER.260404T1042Z.260407T0000Z.260408T0900Z.NO/
1214 PM CDT Sun Apr 5 2026
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Kickapoo River at Readstown.
* WHEN...Until Wednesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, The park along the river experiences
significant flooding.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:59 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 11.0 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise to 12.3 feet early Tuesday
morning. It will fall below flood stage early Wednesday
morning.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
11.4 feet on 06/02/2014.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4346 9072 4341 9077 4341 9079 4347 9078
4348 9073
$$
WIC103-123-060215-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260408T0900Z/
/VIOW3.2.ER.000000T0000Z.260406T0000Z.260407T2100Z.NO/
1214 PM CDT Sun Apr 5 2026
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and is forecast.
* WHERE...Kickapoo River at Viola.
* WHEN...Until early Wednesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Water is flowing over Highway 56 east of
Viola.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 16.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.1
feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage
Tuesday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
17.3 feet on 08/14/2010.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4353 9064 4347 9066 4346 9072 4348 9073
4354 9070
$$
JAR471
WGUS83 KARX 052113
FLSARX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
413 PM CDT Sun Apr 5 2026
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...
Kickapoo River at Soldiers Grove affecting Crawford County.
Kickapoo River at Gays Mills affecting Crawford County.
Kickapoo River at Readstown affecting Vernon County.
Kickapoo River at Viola affecting Vernon and Richland Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional river and weather information is available at
www.weather.gov/lacrosse.
The next statement will be issued Monday morning by 715 AM CDT.
&&
WIC023-061215-
/O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-260409T0600Z/
/SOGW3.1.ER.260406T1000Z.260407T1800Z.260408T1800Z.NO/
413 PM CDT Sun Apr 5 2026
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY THURSDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Kickapoo River at Soldiers Grove.
* WHEN...Until early Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Water may begin to flood the park and
campground area in the old section of town.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 12.5 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late tonight to a crest of 14.0 feet early Tuesday afternoon.
It will then fall below flood stage early Wednesday
afternoon.
- Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
14.1 feet on 05/24/2004.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4341 9077 4339 9077 4336 9081 4337 9085
4341 9079
$$
WIC023-061215-
/O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260410T1845Z/
/GMIW3.1.ER.260405T1440Z.260408T1800Z.260410T0645Z.NO/
413 PM CDT Sun Apr 5 2026
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY FRIDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Kickapoo River at Gays Mills.
* WHEN...Until early Friday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Moderate flooding is possible in and
around Gays Mills.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 13.0 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.5
feet early Wednesday afternoon. It will then fall below flood
stage early Friday morning.
- Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
14.5 feet on 05/25/2004.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4336 9081 4327 9082 4328 9086 4337 9085
$$
WIC123-061215-
/O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260408T2100Z/
/REAW3.1.ER.260404T1042Z.260407T0000Z.260408T0900Z.NO/
413 PM CDT Sun Apr 5 2026
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Kickapoo River at Readstown.
* WHEN...Until Wednesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, The park along the river experiences
significant flooding.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 3:59 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 11.2 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 3:59 PM CDT Sunday was 11.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.3
feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage
early Wednesday morning.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
11.4 feet on 06/02/2014.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4346 9072 4341 9077 4341 9079 4347 9078
4348 9073
$$
WIC103-123-061215-
/O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260408T0900Z/
/VIOW3.2.ER.000000T0000Z.260405T2000Z.260407T2100Z.NO/
413 PM CDT Sun Apr 5 2026
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Kickapoo River at Viola.
* WHEN...Until early Wednesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Water is flowing over Highway 56 east of
Viola.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 3:00 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 17.2 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 3:00 PM CDT Sunday was 17.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
Tuesday afternoon and continue falling to 9.2 feet Sunday,
April 12.
- Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
17.3 feet on 08/14/2010.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4353 9064 4347 9066 4346 9072 4348 9073
4354 9070
$$
Skow785
WGUS83 KARX 060138
FLSARX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
838 PM CDT Sun Apr 5 2026
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...
Kickapoo River at Soldiers Grove affecting Crawford County.
Kickapoo River at Gays Mills affecting Crawford County.
Kickapoo River at Readstown affecting Vernon County.
Kickapoo River at Viola affecting Vernon and Richland Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional river and weather information is available at
www.weather.gov/lacrosse.
The next statement will be issued Monday morning by 1145 AM CDT.
&&
WIC023-061645-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-260409T0000Z/
/SOGW3.1.ER.260406T1500Z.260407T1200Z.260408T1200Z.NO/
838 PM CDT Sun Apr 5 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL WEDNESDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Kickapoo River at Soldiers Grove.
* WHEN...Until Wednesday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Water may begin to flood the park and
campground area in the old section of town.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 6:20 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 12.2 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late tomorrow morning to a crest of 13.8 feet Tuesday
morning. It will then fall below flood stage Wednesday
morning.
- Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
14.1 feet on 05/24/2004.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4341 9077 4339 9077 4336 9081 4337 9085
4341 9079
$$
WIC023-061645-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260410T0834Z/
/GMIW3.1.ER.260405T1440Z.260408T1200Z.260409T2034Z.NO/
838 PM CDT Sun Apr 5 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY FRIDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Kickapoo River at Gays Mills.
* WHEN...Until early Friday morning.
* 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 will rise to 14.3 feet Wednesday
morning. It will then fall below flood stage Thursday
afternoon to 9.6 feet early Saturday afternoon. It will rise
to 9.8 feet Sunday, April 12. It will then fall again and
remain below flood stage.
- Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
14.5 feet on 07/10/2000.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4336 9081 4327 9082 4328 9086 4337 9085
$$
WIC123-061645-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260408T1300Z/
/REAW3.1.ER.260404T1042Z.260406T1800Z.260408T0100Z.NO/
838 PM CDT Sun Apr 5 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL WEDNESDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Kickapoo River at Readstown.
* WHEN...Until Wednesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, The park along the river experiences
significant flooding.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:59 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 11.8 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:59 PM CDT Sunday was 11.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.4
feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood
stage Tuesday evening.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
11.4 feet on 06/02/2014.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4346 9072 4341 9077 4341 9079 4347 9078
4348 9073
$$
WIC103-123-061645-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260408T0051Z/
/VIOW3.2.ER.000000T0000Z.260405T2000Z.260407T1251Z.NO/
838 PM CDT Sun Apr 5 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TUESDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Kickapoo River at Viola.
* WHEN...Until Tuesday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Water is flowing over Highway 56 east of
Viola.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 6:30 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 17.0 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 6:30 PM CDT Sunday was 17.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.1
feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below
flood stage Tuesday morning.
- Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
17.3 feet on 08/14/2010.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4353 9064 4347 9066 4346 9072 4348 9073
4354 9070
$$
Skow057
WGUS83 KARX 061514
FLSARX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
1014 AM CDT Mon Apr 6 2026
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...
Kickapoo River at Soldiers Grove affecting Crawford County.
Kickapoo River at Gays Mills affecting Crawford County.
Kickapoo River at Readstown affecting Vernon County.
Kickapoo River at Viola affecting Richland and Vernon Counties.
Kickapoo River at Steuben affecting Crawford County.
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...
Wisconsin River at Castle Rock Dam affecting Adams and Juneau
Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional river and weather information is available at
www.weather.gov/lacrosse.
The next statement will be issued this morning by 1115 AM CDT.
&&
WIC001-057-061615-
/O.CAN.KARX.FL.W.0014.260406T1659Z-260406T1514Z/
/CROW3.1.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1014 AM CDT Mon Apr 6 2026
...FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Wisconsin River at Castle Rock Dam.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:10 AM CDT Monday the flow was 26,933.0 cfs.
- Bankfull flow is 30,000.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of
27,160.0 cfs tomorrow morning.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4392 9007 4402 9002 4402 8996 4377 8984
4377 8990
$$
WIC023-070615-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-260408T1630Z/
/SOGW3.1.ER.000000T0000Z.260407T0000Z.260408T0430Z.NO/
1014 AM CDT Mon Apr 6 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE WEDNESDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Kickapoo River at Soldiers Grove.
* WHEN...Until late Wednesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Water may begin to flood the park and
campground area in the old section of town.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:40 AM CDT Monday the stage was 13.6 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.0
feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late
tomorrow evening.
- 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
$$
WIC023-070615-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260410T0025Z/
/GMIW3.1.ER.260405T1440Z.260408T0000Z.260409T1225Z.NO/
1014 AM CDT Mon Apr 6 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL THURSDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Kickapoo River at Gays Mills.
* WHEN...Until Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Moderate flooding is possible in and
around Gays Mills.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 13.6 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.4
feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage
Thursday morning.
- Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
14.5 feet on 07/10/2000.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4336 9081 4327 9082 4328 9086 4337 9085
$$
WIC123-070615-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260408T0742Z/
/REAW3.1.ER.260404T1042Z.260406T1114Z.260407T1942Z.NO/
1014 AM CDT Mon Apr 6 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Kickapoo River at Readstown.
* WHEN...Until early Wednesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, The park along the river experiences
significant flooding.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:59 AM CDT Monday the stage was 12.4 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:59 AM CDT Monday was 12.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
early tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 6.0 feet
Monday, April 13.
- 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
$$
WIC103-123-070615-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260407T1434Z/
/VIOW3.2.ER.000000T0000Z.260405T2000Z.260407T0234Z.NO/
1014 AM CDT Mon Apr 6 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE TOMORROW MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Kickapoo River at Viola.
* WHEN...Until late tomorrow morning.
* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water begins going over Highway 131/56 in
Viola.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 15.3 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.6
feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late
this evening.
- Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
15.5 feet on 07/16/2024.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4353 9064 4347 9066 4346 9072 4348 9073
4354 9070
$$
WIC023-070615-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0015.260407T1800Z-260409T1800Z/
/STEW3.1.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1014 AM CDT Mon Apr 6 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON TO EARLY
THURSDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Kickapoo River at Steuben.
* WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon to early Thursday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, Water reaches the bottom support beams of
the bridge.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 11.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
early tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 12.3 feet Wednesday
morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Thursday
morning.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
12.3 feet on 07/02/1998.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4327 9082 4308 9085 4306 9092 4315 9091
4328 9086
$$
DTJ968
WGUS83 KARX 062238
FLSARX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
538 PM CDT Mon Apr 6 2026
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...
Kickapoo River at Viola affecting Richland and Vernon Counties.
WIC103-123-062345-
/O.CAN.KARX.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260406T2238Z/
/VIOW3.2.ER.000000T0000Z.260405T2000Z.260406T1652Z.NO/
538 PM CDT Mon Apr 6 2026
...FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Kickapoo River at Viola.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 13.5 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 9.2 feet Monday,
April 13.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4353 9064 4347 9066 4346 9072 4348 9073
4354 9070
$$
SkowWhat 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 Apr 3, 6:45 PM CDT, 4 hours 48 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
- Storms capable of producing heavy rain spreading east- northeast through the forecast this afternoon mostly raise river flooding concerns along flashier rivers in northeast Iowa and western Wisconsin. Low probability (<15%) for severe storms this evening and tonight.
- Freezing rain in central Wisconsin locally limited to eastern half of counties given tight near to below freezing surface temperature gradient.
- Mostly dry start to next week, precipitation chances return by mid next week.
Area forecast discussion, Apr 3, 6:45 PM CDT, 4 hours 48 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service La Crosse WI 645 PM CDT Fri Apr 3 2026 .KEY MESSAGES... - Storms capable of producing heavy rain spreading east- northeast through the forecast this afternoon mostly raise river flooding concerns along flashier rivers in northeast Iowa and western Wisconsin. Low probability (<15%) for severe storms this evening and tonight. - Freezing rain in central Wisconsin locally limited to eastern half of counties given tight near to below freezing surface temperature gradient. - Mostly dry start to next week, precipitation chances return by mid next week. && .DISCUSSION... Issued at 1259 PM CDT Fri Apr 3 2026 Ongoing Afternooon-Evening Storms: Storms seen spreading northeast on radar imagery become widespread by early evening. While a weakening trend has been observed as storms push north, small, pea-sized hail has been observed locally in northeast Iowa. Similar is expected through the evening hours until eventual cyclogenesis along the low level baroclinic boundary advects a deepening low northeast towards the forecast area. While the accompanying tightening of the baroclinic boundary solidifies the east wind across the northern half of the forecast area, perpetuating the local weakening force field, a slight jaunt north in the boundary tonight and subsequent enhanced forcing along the accompanying cold front spreads storm chances slightly farther north primarily across the southern half of the forecast area tonight. Overall local concern will be heavy rainfall causing river flooding along flashier rivers; see Hydrology section below for further details. Storm Chances Tonight: Limited instability in high resolution soundings keep overall local storm threat low, although a quick progression to linear mode along the accompanying cold front creates concern for damaging winds given the fast motion. Main concern in far southern counties from northeast Iowa into southwest Wisconsin. While large hail can't be ruled out (5%), small hail accompanying strongest storms will be more likely hazard. Freezing Rain Locally In Central Wisconsin Tonight: Freezing rain concerns in central Wisconsin return tonight as precipitation chances push north through the afternoon/evening. Current afternoon observations a couple degrees above freezing expected to cool near and below freezing as the baroclinic boundary tightens, increasing east winds and CAA. Accumulations expected to be constrained to the eastern half of local counties given tight below freezing temperature gradient. Furthermore, ice accumulations expected to be limited to grassy and elevated surfaces with highest amounts of 0.1" to 0.2" expected. Flurry Chances Saturday: As the low shifts over the Great Lakes Saturday, initial light rain chances switch to light snow and flurry chances through the afternoon while shifting east-southeast through the forecast area. Current high resolution forecast soundings suggest transient low level instability from stronger low level CAA causing short bursts of visibility reductions within these stronger flurries. Overall accumulations expected to be minimal. Mostly Dry Start to New Week: By the time we get to 12Z Sunday, our area will be in northwest flow aloft on the backside of the departing troughing regime that rotates over Eastern Canada. With the moisture largely worked over from the departing system, conditions should remain dry through the day on Sunday. Moving into Monday, a shortwave impulse will work its way through the northwest flow aloft around the Great Lakes which could create some light snow showers across North Central Wisconsin. The main limiting factor will be a significant lack of moisture as we will not have had any appreciable moisture return by then. Any accumulations, if there are any in our area, should be very light and not impactful. As the troughing regime finally slides off to the east, a surface high will swing into the region during the day on Tuesday. This should keep the forecast dry and cool through then with high temperatures near to slightly below normal in the upper 30s to mid 40s. Precipitation Chances Increase by Middle of Next Week: Activity starts to ramp up by mid-week as flow becomes more zonal aloft. A shortwave trough and corresponding surface low are expected to drop out of British Columbia and slide across the Northern CONUS through Thursday/Friday. As the trough and low pressure center swing northeast back into Canada by the weekend, a trailing cold front is progged to stall somewhere across the region. With abundant moisture expected to pool along and south of the frontal boundary, widespread continued precipitation chances look increasingly likely in the zone around the boundary. Because precipitation totals will depend heavily on the available moisture and hence the location of the boundary, will hold off on giving any reasonable deterministic QPF totals at this time. Overall, current forecasts don't show anomalously high pWats to suggest significant heavy rainfall and flooding concerns, even as PoPs hold in the chance to likely range from Wednesday evening onwards. Current NBM probabilities of 72 hour precipitation totals exceeding 1 inch from Thursday through Saturday sit in the 50-70% range which supports the current notion that a healthy rainfall is expected for the late week timeframe. Temperatures during this period look to be in the 50s to 60s, supporting a fully rain event. && .AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SUNDAY/... Issued at 642 PM CDT Fri Apr 3 2026 Showers and scattered storms will continue for the TAF sites throughout the evening. As storms move through the area, visibilities will become briefly IFR/MVFR. Throughout the TAF period, ceilings will be LIFR/IFR. && .HYDROLOGY... Issued at 1240 PM CDT Fri Apr 3 2026 Heavy rainfall accompanying storms spreading northeast through the local forecast area early this afternoon will cover the forecast area by the evening hours. As high resolution guidance envelops the entirety of the forecast, higher QPF values compared to previous forecasts suggest 1.5"+ over flooding susceptible rivers in Wisconsin (e.g., Kickapoo, Black, Yellow) and Iowa (e.g., Turkey). Therefore, collaborated higher QPF forecast with WPC and NCRFC for additional river forecasts at 18Z. Given these rainfall values aligned with 80th+ percentile QPF in previous forecasts, expect additional impacts to action stage or minor flooding at susceptible river sites. Overall impacts will depend on exact location of band of higher values and subsequent drainage into flooding susceptible rivers. While low probability (<10%), moderate flooding cannot be ruled out should training storms repeat heavy rainfall over the same sites. && .ARX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... WI...Winter Weather Advisory until 7 AM CDT Saturday for WIZ017-029. MN...None. IA...None. && DISCUSSION...Barendse/JAR AVIATION...Boyne HYDROLOGY...JAR
Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 3, 2:06 PM CDT, 9 hours 27 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service La Crosse WI 206 PM CDT Fri Apr 3 2026 WIZ017-029-041000- Taylor-Clark- 206 PM CDT Fri Apr 3 2026 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central Wisconsin and north central Wisconsin. .DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect tonight for freezing rain causing 0.1" to 0.2" of ice accumulations. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday A Winter Weather Advisory will be in effect Saturday morning for freezing rain causing 0.1" to 0.2" of ice accumulations. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Ice reports would be appreciated. .EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATION... No webinar is scheduled. IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-MNZ095-096-WIZ041-053>055-061-041000- Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette- Clayton-Fillmore-Houston-La Crosse-Vernon-Crawford-Richland-Grant- 206 PM CDT Fri Apr 3 2026 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of north central Iowa...northeast Iowa...southeast Minnesota...southwest Wisconsin and west central Wisconsin. .DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight Thunderstorms expected Today and Tonight. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday Heavy rainfall tonight may cause river flooding Saturday into early next week. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... No action needed. .EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATION... No webinar is scheduled. WIZ033-034-042>044-041000- Trempealeau-Jackson-Monroe-Juneau-Adams- 206 PM CDT Fri Apr 3 2026 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central Wisconsin and west central Wisconsin. .DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight Thunderstorms possible Today and Tonight. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday Heavy rainfall tonight may cause river flooding Saturday into early next week. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... No action needed. .EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATION... No webinar is scheduled. MNZ079-086>088-094-WIZ032-041000- Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Buffalo- 206 PM CDT Fri Apr 3 2026 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southeast Minnesota and west central Wisconsin. .DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight Thunderstorms possible Today and Tonight. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... No action needed. .EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATION... No webinar is scheduled. nofwd
The office that day
Everything else NWS La Crosse, WI issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 8:58 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | ARX | La Crosse, Monroe, Vernon | 4 hr |
| Apr 3, 11:33 PM CDT | River Flood Watch | ARX | Crawford | 9 hr |
| Apr 3, 11:33 PM CDT | River Flood Watch | ARX | Juneau | 41 hr |
| Apr 3, 11:33 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | ARX | Vernon | 3 days |
| Apr 4, 2:04 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | ARX | Monroe, Vernon | 12 hr |
| Apr 4, 8:10 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | ARX | Richland, Vernon | 29 hr |
| Apr 4, 8:10 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | ARX | Crawford | 4 days |
| Apr 4, 9:48 AM CDT | River Flood Watch | ARX | Crawford | 6 hr |
| Apr 4, 9:48 AM CDT | River Flood Watch | ARX | Crawford | 35 hr |
| Apr 4, 9:48 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | ARX | Jackson | 41 hr |
| Apr 4, 3:58 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | ARX | Crawford | 3 days |
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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.