River Flood Warning 41, NWS La Crosse, WI

376 
WGUS83 KARX 090134
FLSARX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
834 PM CDT Wed Jul 8 2026

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

  Dobbins Creek at Austin 2NE affecting Mower County.

.Heavy rainfall amounts up to 5 inches fell within the Dobbins Creek
basin in the last 6 hours. This rain will route into the stream and
bring the river into Flood Stage tonight.

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

The next statement will be issued Thursday morning by 1145 AM CDT.

&&

MNC099-091645-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-260710T0330Z/
/DOBM5.2.ER.260709T0033Z.260709T0600Z.260709T1530Z.NO/
834 PM CDT Wed Jul 8 2026

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL THURSDAY EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Dobbins Creek at Austin 2NE.

* WHEN...Until Thursday evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 7:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 12.3 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
    at 7:30 PM CDT Wednesday was 12.3 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.3 feet
    just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage
    late tomorrow morning.
  - Flood stage is 11.5 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 4366 9297 4368 9296 4373 9287 4374 9277
      4369 9279


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JAW

457 
WGUS83 KARX 090356
FLSARX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
1056 PM CDT Wed Jul 8 2026

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

  Dobbins Creek at Austin 2NE affecting Mower County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

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

The next statement will be issued Thursday afternoon by 200 PM CDT.

&&

MNC099-091900-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/DOBM5.2.ER.260709T0033Z.260709T0700Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1056 PM CDT Wed Jul 8 2026

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

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

* WHERE...Dobbins Creek at Austin 2NE.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Water reaches the bottom of the bridge
  deck.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 10:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 14.7 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
    at 10:30 PM CDT Wednesday was 14.7 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.6 feet
    just after midnight tonight.
  - Flood stage is 11.5 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.2
    feet on 07/19/1999.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 4366 9297 4368 9296 4373 9287 4374 9277
      4369 9279


$$

JRC

084 
WGUS83 KARX 091219
FLSARX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
719 AM CDT Thu Jul 9 2026

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

  Dobbins Creek at Austin 2NE affecting Mower County.

  Cedar River at Charles City affecting Floyd County.

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

  Cedar River at Austin affecting Mower County.

  Turtle Creek Near Austin 3NW affecting Mower County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

The next statement will be issued this morning by 830 AM CDT.

&&

MNC099-091330-
/O.CAN.KARX.FL.W.0043.000000T0000Z-260709T1219Z/
/ASTM5.1.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
719 AM CDT Thu Jul 9 2026

...FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Cedar River at Austin.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 6:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 13.4 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 4.6 feet Thursday,
    July 16.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 4372 9295 4361 9297 4361 9299 4368 9299
      4372 9297


$$

MNC099-091330-
/O.CAN.KARX.FL.W.0042.260709T1410Z-260709T1219Z/
/TRCM5.1.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
719 AM CDT Thu Jul 9 2026

...FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Turtle Creek Near Austin 3NW.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 6:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 6.8 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.7 feet
    just after midnight tonight and then begin falling.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 4370 9305 4368 9300 4365 9297 4364 9298
      4367 9305


$$

MNC099-100145-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-260710T0145Z/
/DOBM5.2.ER.260709T0033Z.260709T0830Z.260709T1345Z.NO/
719 AM CDT Thu Jul 9 2026

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Dobbins Creek at Austin 2NE.

* WHEN...Until this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 6:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 12.6 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
    at 6:30 AM CDT Thursday was 14.8 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this
    morning and continue falling to 9.0 feet this afternoon.
  - Flood stage is 11.5 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.6
    feet on 09/22/2016.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 4366 9297 4368 9296 4373 9287 4374 9277
      4369 9279


$$

IAC067-100330-
/O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0044.260709T1840Z-260711T2100Z/
/CCYI4.3.ER.260709T1840Z.260710T0600Z.260711T0900Z.NO/
719 AM CDT Thu Jul 9 2026

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON TO SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Major flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Cedar River at Charles City.

* WHEN...From this afternoon to Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Fourth Street at South Grand Avenue begins
  to flood. East Riverside Drive at Brantingham Streets are closed.
  Sandbag efforts begin along Gilbert Street.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 6:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 8.1 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this
    afternoon to a crest of 18.0 feet just after midnight tonight. It
    will then fall below flood stage early Saturday morning.
  - Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 18.0
    feet on 03/30/1962.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 4321 9286 4321 9273 4301 9255 4293 9255
      4304 9273


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KDS

429 
WGUS83 KARX 091528
FLSARX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
1028 AM CDT Thu Jul 9 2026

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

  Cedar River at Charles City affecting Floyd County.

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

  Dobbins Creek at Austin 2NE affecting Mower County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

The next statement will be issued late tonight by 400 AM CDT.

&&

MNC099-100900-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-260710T1000Z/
/DOBM5.2.ER.260709T0033Z.260709T0830Z.260709T2200Z.NO/
1028 AM CDT Thu Jul 9 2026

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and forecast to continue.

* WHERE...Dobbins Creek at Austin 2NE.

* WHEN...Until late tonight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 11.9 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
    at 9:30 AM CDT Thursday was 12.6 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
    this afternoon and continue falling to 8.2 feet tomorrow morning.
  - Flood stage is 11.5 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.9
    feet on 06/22/2015.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 4366 9297 4368 9296 4373 9287 4374 9277
      4369 9279


$$

IAC067-100900-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0044.260709T1731Z-260711T2000Z/
/CCYI4.3.ER.260709T1731Z.260710T0600Z.260711T0800Z.NO/
1028 AM CDT Thu Jul 9 2026

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

* WHAT...Major flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Cedar River at Charles City.

* WHEN...Until Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Fourth Street at South Grand Avenue begins
  to flood. East Riverside Drive at Brantingham Streets are closed.
  Sandbag efforts begin along Gilbert Street.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 10:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 9.4 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this
    afternoon to a crest of 18.2 feet just after midnight tonight. It
    will then fall below flood stage early Saturday morning.
  - Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 18.3
    feet on 03/28/1950.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 4321 9286 4321 9273 4301 9255 4293 9255
      4304 9273


$$

KDS

277 
WGUS83 KARX 091745
FLSARX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
1245 PM CDT Thu Jul 9 2026

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

  Dobbins Creek at Austin 2NE affecting Mower County.

MNC099-091845-
/O.CAN.KARX.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-260709T1745Z/
/DOBM5.2.ER.260709T0033Z.260709T0830Z.260709T1651Z.NO/
1245 PM CDT Thu Jul 9 2026

...FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Dobbins Creek at Austin 2NE.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 12:30 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 11.4 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 8.2 feet tomorrow
    morning.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 4366 9297 4368 9296 4373 9287 4374 9277
      4369 9279


$$

KDS

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
641 PM CDT Wed Jul 8 2026

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Clusters of storms developing over southern Minnesota into
  western Wisconsin advance southeast this evening. Some storms
  may be severe and produce locally heavy rainfall of (1-3"),
  mainly west of the Mississippi River.

- Quieter weather for the remainder of the week with a 20-30%
  chance of afternoon storms for Thursday.

- Cooler for the end of the week with warmth returning early
  next week.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 100 PM CDT Wed Jul 8 2026

This Afternoon: Severe Weather and Heavy Rain Risk

A convective complex that moved through central Minnesota
gradually decayed and shifted northward through the morning
hours as it ran into a more stable airmass, with the back edge
of the anvil shield serving as the trigger for new convective
development around noon as return southerly flow streamed up
through the Siouxland. These cells have already grown into a
multi-cell complex with additional cells developing further
upstream along I-90. Given the earlier initiation timeframe and
continued convective debris lingering over the forecast area,
concerns area shifting more towards a heavy rain threat vs.
severe threat with these storms.

There looks to be a period before 00Z where storms could train
along the I-90 corridor in southeastern Minnesota before the
convective cold pools take over and propagate to the southeast,
which should result in the convective complex sagging southward
as well. Multiple runs of the HRRR through the day have been
focusing the QPF axis of 1-3 inches (with some pixels of 4-5
inches) between I-35 and Highway 52 in southeast Minnesota and
far northeast Iowa, an area that remains saturated from last
week's deluge. Given these trends, have issued a flood watch for
much of the area west of the Mississippi River through midnight
tonight.

There severe threat remains on the table, but will probably be
more focused west of the Mississippi River (maybe even closer to
I-35) where there will be better recovery of the airmass. There
is some southeastward elongation in the 1-5-km hodographs that
could support some storms organization, but with cells already
growing upscale into clusters, severe weather will likely be
focused in narrow corridors where the convective cold pools can
organize. As the storms become more outflow dominant in the
evening, the severe weather threat should wane.

Thursday Afternoon: Scattered Showers and Storms

Cooler and slightly less humid air filters southward on
Thursday in the wake of this afternoon's storms, but vertical
thermal profiles will still support pulse convection during the
afternoon with MLCAPE values of 1500-2000 J/kg and little to no
inhibition. Shear profiles and forcing will be weak and
therefore storms will struggle to organize. Very localized heavy
rainfall of 1-2 inches would be the main threat with these
storms given their slower storm motions.

Cool End to the Week, Warmer Next Week

Upper level ridging builds in for the weekend and into early
next week, keeping the threat for rainfall at bay while at the
same time pumping heat northward into the northern CONUS. At
this point, the warmest temperatures are progged to be more over
High Plains with the Upper Mississippi River Valley falling
under a weak east to southeasterly flow under or just west of
the surface high pressure reflection. This may act to temper
temperatures and dewpoints compared to locations further west,
though to the exact degree is less certain. Highs are still
forecast to reach into the upper 80s to low 90s no matter how
you slice the forecast, making it feel solidly like summer. The
ridge flattens around midweek, but how fast it amplifies earlier
in the week will dictate whether this flattening brings
convection down into our region or if the storms stay to the
north and we remain under the heat. The various ensembles groups
remain in their respective camps on how this will unfold with
no clear leaning one way or another.

&&

.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z FRIDAY/...
Issued at 641 PM CDT Wed Jul 8 2026

A cold front will move through southeast Iowa and southwest
Wisconsin between now and 11 pm. Once this occurs, the threat
for severe weather and flooding will end. Areas of fog will be
found overnight. This will produce areas of IFR/MVFR ceilings
and visibilities through 09.14z.

&&

.ARX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WI...None.
MN...Flood Watch until midnight CDT tonight for MNZ086>088-094>096.
IA...Flood Watch until midnight CDT tonight for IAZ008>011-018-019.

&&

DISCUSSION...Skow
AVIATION...Boyne

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
128 PM CDT Wed Jul 8 2026

IAZ029-030-MNZ079-WIZ017-029-032>034-041>044-053>055-061-092230-
Fayette-Clayton-Wabasha-Taylor-Clark-Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson-
La Crosse-Monroe-Juneau-Adams-Vernon-Crawford-Richland-Grant-
128 PM CDT Wed Jul 8 2026

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

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight

A few severe thunderstorms are possible (20-30% chance) later this
afternoon and evening. Heavy rainfall, damaging winds and a brief
tornado are the main threats.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Severe weather and rainfall reports would be appreciated.

.EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATION...

No webinar is scheduled.

IAZ008>011-018-019-MNZ086>088-094>096-092230-
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Dodge-
Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston-
128 PM CDT Wed Jul 8 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of north central
Iowa...northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight

A flood watch is in effect through midnight as storms may produce
heavy rainfall and renewed flooding.

A few severe thunderstorms are possible (20-30% chance) later this
afternoon and evening. Damaging winds and a brief tornado are the
main threats.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Severe weather and rainfall reports would be appreciated.

.EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATION...

No webinar is scheduled.

KDS

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
542 PM CDT Wed Jul 8 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0530 PM     Flash Flood      Austin                  43.67N 92.97W
07/08/2026                   Mower              MN   Emergency Mngr

            Multiple reports of roadways with standing
            water upwards of 6 inches on the roads
            throughout the city. A vehicle was stuck in
            a flooded roadway on I-90.

&&

BRM

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
552 PM CDT Wed Jul 8 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0549 PM     Hail             6 NE Mcintire           43.50N 92.51W
07/08/2026  M1.00 Inch       Howard             IA   Public

&&

JSB

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
558 PM CDT Wed Jul 8 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0530 PM     Lightning        1 ENE Winona            44.05N 91.64W
07/08/2026                   Winona             MN   Public

            Lightning struck a house and started a small
            fire.

&&

JSB

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
605 PM CDT Wed Jul 8 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0600 PM     Rain             Le Roy                  43.51N 92.51W
07/08/2026  M4.50 Inch       Mower              MN   Public

&&

JSB

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
636 PM CDT Wed Jul 8 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0620 PM     Rain             2 W Le Roy              43.51N 92.56W
07/08/2026  M3.97 Inch       Mower              MN   Public

            Rain measurements include 1.24 inches at
            1445, 0.92 inches at 1619, 0.51 inches at
            1645, and 1.30 inches at 1820.

&&

JSB

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
708 PM CDT Wed Jul 8 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0620 PM     Tstm Wnd Gst     3 W Saratoga            43.37N 92.47W
07/08/2026  M51 MPH          Howard             IA   Mesonet

            Mesonet station SRGI4 Saratoga.

&&