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River Flood Warning 8, NWS La Crosse, WI
NWS La Crosse, WI issued this river flood warning at Apr 4, 2026, 8:10 AM CDT for Crawford County, Wisconsin. It took effect at Apr 4, 2026, 7:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 4 days.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 4, 2026, 8:10 AM CDT (13:10 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 4, 2026, 7:00 PM CDT
- Expired
- Apr 8, 2026, 8:28 AM CDT
- In force
- 4 days
- Issued by
- NWS La Crosse, WI
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
County Crawford County, WI
The radar
The La Crosse radar (KARX), 62 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 13:13 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 Gays Mills (GMIW3).
- Action stage
- 11 ft
- Minor stage
- 13 ft
- Moderate stage
- 15 ft
- Major stage
- 17 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.
086
WGUS43 KARX 041310
FLWARX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
810 AM CDT Sat Apr 4 2026
...The National Weather Service in La Crosse WI has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Wisconsin...
Kickapoo River at La Farge affecting Vernon and Richland Counties.
Kickapoo River at Gays Mills 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 this afternoon by 215 PM CDT.
&&
WIC103-123-041915-
/O.NEW.KARX.FL.W.0007.260405T0000Z-260405T1801Z/
/LAFW3.1.ER.260405T0000Z.260405T0000Z.260405T0000Z.NO/
810 AM CDT Sat Apr 4 2026
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING TO EARLY TOMORROW
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Kickapoo River at La Farge.
* WHEN...From this evening to early tomorrow afternoon.
* 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 7:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 11.0 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to minor flood stage
this evening.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4368 9057 4353 9064 4354 9070 4368 9061
$$
WIC023-041915-
/O.NEW.KARX.FL.W.0008.260405T0543Z-260406T0000Z/
/GMIW3.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
810 AM CDT Sat Apr 4 2026
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT TO TOMORROW EVENING...
...REPLACES RIVER FLOOD WATCH...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Kickapoo River at Gays Mills.
* WHEN...From late tonight to tomorrow evening.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Water begins to cover roads near the
river, including Sand Hill Road near Bell Center. Minor flooding
occurs in areas adjacent to the river, including Robb Park in Gays
Mills.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 12.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 9.2 feet Friday
evening.
- Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4336 9081 4327 9082 4328 9086 4337 9085
$$
JAR12 follow-up statements
363
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
$$
WIC023-050915-
/O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0008.260405T0000Z-260409T2015Z/
/GMIW3.1.ER.260405T0000Z.260407T1200Z.260409T0815Z.NO/
114 PM CDT Sat Apr 4 2026
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING TO THURSDAY
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Kickapoo River at Gays Mills.
* WHEN...From this evening to Thursday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Moderate flooding is possible in and
around Gays Mills.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 12.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
this evening to a crest of 14.7 feet Tuesday morning. It will
then fall below flood stage early Thursday morning.
- Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
14.6 feet on 09/09/2016.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4336 9081 4327 9082 4328 9086 4337 9085
$$
JAR723
WGUS83 KARX 041912
FLSARX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
212 PM CDT Sat Apr 4 2026
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...
Kickapoo River at La Farge affecting Vernon and Richland Counties.
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.
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 late tonight by 100 AM CDT.
&&
WIC103-123-050600-
/O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260405T2000Z/
/LAFW3.1.ER.260404T1752Z.260405T0000Z.260405T0800Z.NO/
212 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 1:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 11.3 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late 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
$$
WIC023-050600-
/O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0008.260405T0000Z-260409T2015Z/
/GMIW3.1.ER.260405T0000Z.260407T1200Z.260409T0815Z.NO/
212 PM CDT Sat Apr 4 2026
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING TO THURSDAY
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Kickapoo River at Gays Mills.
* WHEN...From this evening to Thursday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Moderate flooding is possible in and
around Gays Mills.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 12.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
this evening to a crest of 14.7 feet Tuesday morning. It will
then fall below flood stage early Thursday morning.
- Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
14.6 feet on 09/09/2016.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4336 9081 4327 9082 4328 9086 4337 9085
$$
KB184
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
$$
Skow730
WGUS83 KARX 051516
FLSARX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
1016 AM CDT Sun Apr 5 2026
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...
Kickapoo River at Soldiers Grove affecting Crawford County.
Kickapoo River at Gays Mills affecting Crawford County.
Kickapoo River at Readstown affecting Vernon County.
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...
Kickapoo River at La Farge affecting Vernon and Richland Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional river and weather information is available at
www.weather.gov/lacrosse.
The next statement will be issued this morning by 1130 AM CDT.
&&
WIC103-123-051630-
/O.CAN.KARX.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260405T1516Z/
/LAFW3.1.ER.260404T1752Z.260405T0740Z.260405T1227Z.NO/
1016 AM CDT Sun Apr 5 2026
...FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Kickapoo River at La Farge.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 11.8 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below 8 feet Monday
morning.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4368 9057 4353 9064 4354 9070 4368 9061
$$
WIC023-060330-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-260409T0600Z/
/SOGW3.1.ER.260406T1000Z.260407T1800Z.260408T1800Z.NO/
1016 AM CDT Sun Apr 5 2026
...FLOOD WARNING 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
$$
WIC023-060330-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260410T1845Z/
/GMIW3.1.ER.260405T1440Z.260408T1800Z.260410T0645Z.NO/
1016 AM CDT Sun Apr 5 2026
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY FRIDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Kickapoo River at Gays Mills.
* WHEN...Until early Friday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Moderate flooding is possible in and
around Gays Mills.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 13.0 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.5
feet early Wednesday afternoon. It will then fall below flood
stage early Friday morning.
- Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
14.5 feet on 05/25/2004.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4336 9081 4327 9082 4328 9086 4337 9085
$$
WIC123-060330-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260408T1930Z/
/REAW3.1.ER.260404T1042Z.260407T0600Z.260408T0730Z.NO/
1016 AM CDT Sun Apr 5 2026
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Kickapoo River at Readstown.
* WHEN...Until early Wednesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, The park along the river experiences
significant flooding.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:59 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 10.9 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 12.0 feet early
Tuesday morning. 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
$$
JAR471
WGUS83 KARX 052113
FLSARX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
413 PM CDT Sun Apr 5 2026
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...
Kickapoo River at Soldiers Grove affecting Crawford County.
Kickapoo River at Gays Mills affecting Crawford County.
Kickapoo River at Readstown affecting Vernon County.
Kickapoo River at Viola affecting Vernon and Richland Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional river and weather information is available at
www.weather.gov/lacrosse.
The next statement will be issued Monday morning by 715 AM CDT.
&&
WIC023-061215-
/O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-260409T0600Z/
/SOGW3.1.ER.260406T1000Z.260407T1800Z.260408T1800Z.NO/
413 PM CDT Sun Apr 5 2026
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY THURSDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Kickapoo River at Soldiers Grove.
* WHEN...Until early Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Water may begin to flood the park and
campground area in the old section of town.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 12.5 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late tonight to a crest of 14.0 feet early Tuesday afternoon.
It will then fall below flood stage early Wednesday
afternoon.
- Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
14.1 feet on 05/24/2004.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4341 9077 4339 9077 4336 9081 4337 9085
4341 9079
$$
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
$$
DTJ594
WGUS83 KARX 070118
FLSARX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
818 PM CDT Mon Apr 6 2026
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...
Kickapoo River at Soldiers Grove affecting Crawford County.
Kickapoo River at Gays Mills affecting Crawford County.
Kickapoo River at Readstown affecting Vernon County.
Kickapoo River at Steuben affecting Crawford County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional river and weather information is available at
www.weather.gov/lacrosse.
The next statement will be issued Tuesday morning by 1130 AM CDT.
&&
WIC023-071630-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-260407T2100Z/
/SOGW3.1.ER.000000T0000Z.260406T1559Z.260407T0900Z.NO/
818 PM CDT Mon Apr 6 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TOMORROW AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Kickapoo River at Soldiers Grove.
* WHEN...Until tomorrow afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Flooding of lowland swamps and farmland
near the river occurs.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 13.3 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:00 PM CDT Monday was 13.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late tonight and continue falling to 7.8 feet Monday, April
13.
- Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
13.3 feet on 07/10/2000.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4341 9077 4339 9077 4336 9081 4337 9085
4341 9079
$$
WIC023-071630-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260409T1500Z/
/GMIW3.1.ER.260405T1440Z.260408T0000Z.260409T0300Z.NO/
818 PM CDT Mon Apr 6 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE THURSDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Kickapoo River at Gays Mills.
* WHEN...Until late Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Moderate flooding is possible in and
around Gays Mills.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:25 AM CDT Monday the stage was 13.8 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 11:25 AM CDT Monday was 13.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise to 14.4 feet tomorrow evening.
It will then fall below flood stage late Wednesday evening to
9.3 feet early Saturday afternoon.
- 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
$$
WIC123-071630-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260407T1830Z/
/REAW3.1.ER.260404T1042Z.260406T1114Z.260407T0630Z.NO/
818 PM CDT Mon Apr 6 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY TOMORROW AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Kickapoo River at Readstown.
* WHEN...Until early tomorrow afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, The park along the river experiences
significant flooding.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:59 PM CDT Monday the stage was 11.5 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:59 PM CDT Monday was 11.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
just after midnight tonight and continue falling to 6.0 feet
Monday, April 13.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
11.4 feet on 06/02/2014.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4346 9072 4341 9077 4341 9079 4347 9078
4348 9073
$$
WIC023-071630-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0015.260408T0000Z-260409T1200Z/
/STEW3.1.ER.260408T0000Z.260408T0600Z.260409T0000Z.NO/
818 PM CDT Mon Apr 6 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING TO THURSDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Kickapoo River at Steuben.
* WHEN...From Tuesday evening to Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Water starts to affect business and
residences and minor flooding affects lowlands and lower roads.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:45 PM CDT Monday the stage was 11.8 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage tomorrow
evening to 12.1 feet early Wednesday afternoon. It will then
fall below flood stage Wednesday evening to 8.5 feet Saturday
evening.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
12.2 feet on 04/29/2008.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4327 9082 4308 9085 4306 9092 4315 9091
4328 9086
$$
Skow882
WGUS83 KARX 071521
FLSARX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
1021 AM CDT Tue Apr 7 2026
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...
Kickapoo River at Steuben affecting Crawford County.
Kickapoo River at Gays Mills affecting Crawford County.
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...
Kickapoo River at Soldiers Grove affecting Crawford County.
.The Kickapoo River continues to slowly recede. Flood warnings
remain for both Steuben and Gays Mills. Meanwhile, the Flood Warning
has been cancelled at Soldiers Grove.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional river and weather information is available at
www.weather.gov/lacrosse.
The next statement will be issued this morning by 1130 AM CDT.
&&
WIC023-071630-
/O.CAN.KARX.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-260407T1521Z/
/SOGW3.1.ER.000000T0000Z.260406T1559Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1021 AM CDT Tue Apr 7 2026
...FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Kickapoo River at Soldiers Grove.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- There is no current observed data.
- Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 7.8 feet Tuesday,
April 14.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4341 9077 4339 9077 4336 9081 4337 9085
4341 9079
$$
WIC023-080630-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0015.260407T1521Z-260409T0600Z/
/STEW3.1.ER.260407T1345Z.260408T0600Z.260408T1800Z.NO/
1021 AM CDT Tue Apr 7 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS MORNING TO EARLY THURSDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Kickapoo River at Steuben.
* WHEN...From this morning to early Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, Water reaches the bottom support beams of
the bridge.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:45 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 12.0 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:45 AM CDT Tuesday was 12.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise to 12.3 feet just after
midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early
tomorrow afternoon to 8.3 feet early Saturday afternoon. It
will rise to 8.6 feet Sunday evening. It will then fall again
and remain below flood stage.
- 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
$$
WIC023-080630-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260409T0700Z/
/GMIW3.1.ER.260405T1440Z.260408T0000Z.260408T1900Z.NO/
1021 AM CDT Tue Apr 7 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY THURSDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Kickapoo River at Gays Mills.
* WHEN...Until early Thursday morning.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 14.0 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:00 AM CDT Tuesday was 14.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise to 14.3 feet this evening. It
will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon to
9.1 feet Saturday morning. It will rise to 9.7 feet early
Sunday morning. It will then fall again and remain below
flood stage.
- Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
14.5 feet on 07/10/2000.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4336 9081 4327 9082 4328 9086 4337 9085
$$
JSB073
WGUS83 KARX 080138
FLSARX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
838 PM CDT Tue Apr 7 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...
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 Wednesday afternoon by 100 PM CDT.
&&
WIC023-081800-
/O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-260409T0600Z/
/STEW3.1.ER.260407T1345Z.260408T0600Z.260408T1800Z.NO/
838 PM CDT Tue Apr 7 2026
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY THURSDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Kickapoo River at Steuben.
* WHEN...Until early Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, Water reaches the bottom support beams of
the bridge.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:45 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 12.3 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:45 PM CDT Tuesday was 12.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is now cresting and will start to fall
early Wednesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage
early tomorrow afternoon.
- 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
$$
WIC023-081800-
/O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260409T0700Z/
/GMIW3.1.ER.260405T1440Z.260408T0600Z.260408T1900Z.NO/
838 PM CDT Tue Apr 7 2026
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY THURSDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Kickapoo River at Gays Mills.
* WHEN...Until early Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Moderate flooding is possible in and
around Gays Mills.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- There is no current observed data.
- Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
early tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 9.0 feet
Tuesday, April 14.
- Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
14.1 feet on 04/14/2001.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4336 9081 4327 9082 4328 9086 4337 9085
$$
Skow649 WGUS83 KARX 081328 FLSARX Flood Statement National Weather Service La Crosse WI 828 AM CDT Wed Apr 8 2026 ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Kickapoo River at Gays Mills affecting Crawford County. WIC023-081430- /O.CAN.KARX.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260408T1328Z/ /GMIW3.1.ER.260405T1440Z.260408T1800Z.260408T1848Z.NO/ 828 AM CDT Wed Apr 8 2026 ...FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED... The Flood Warning is cancelled for the Kickapoo River at Gays Mills. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 12.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet. - Forecast...The river will fall below 11 ft tonight. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood && LAT...LON 4336 9081 4327 9082 4328 9086 4337 9085 $$ JAR
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this river flood warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS La Crosse, WI wrote its last area forecast discussion before this river flood warning went out at Apr 4, 6:35 AM CDT, 1 hour 35 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
- Heavy rain will move out of the area overnight. This rain will result in minor flooding along the Kickapoo River; Baraboo River at Kendall Village, WI; and Yellow River at Necedah, WI.
- Up to a quarter inch of ice is expected overnight in Clark and Taylor counties.
Area forecast discussion, Apr 4, 6:35 AM CDT, 1 hour 35 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
635 AM CDT Sat Apr 4 2026
.KEY MESSAGES...
- Heavy rain will move out of the area overnight. This rain
will result in minor flooding along the Kickapoo River;
Baraboo River at Kendall Village, WI; and Yellow River at
Necedah, WI.
- Up to a quarter inch of ice is expected overnight in Clark and
Taylor counties.
&&
.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 1231 AM CDT Sat Apr 4 2026
Overnight
As the cold front moves east overnight, the threat for flash
flooding will come to an end across northeast Iowa, southeast
Minnesota, and southwest Wisconsin. This should move southeast
Minnesota and northeast Iowa by 1 AM and in southwest and
central Wisconsin by 4 AM.
Meanwhile, further north in north-central Wisconsin, freezing rain
will gradually end between 6 AM and 8 AM. Up to a quarter inch of
additional ice will be possible in eastern Taylor County and up to 2
tenths of an inch in Clark County. As a result, no changes are
likely needed for the Winter Weather Advisory in these counties.
This Afternoon and Evening
The surface low will move northeast across Ontario this afternoon
and into Quebec this evening. Wrap-around precipitation, associated
with the deformation band, will move east across north-central
Wisconsin. Elsewhere, the combination of steep 950-850 mb lapse rate
and surface-based CAPES up to 50 J/kg will result in scattered
rain/snow showers. There might be some graupel at times with some of
the stronger showers. High temperatures will range from the upper
30s to around 50.
Easter Sunday Afternoon and Sunday Evening
A shortwave trough will move southeast through the region during the
afternoon of Easter Sunday and Sunday evening. Steep 950-900 mb
lapse rates will result in another round of scattered rain and snow
showers. Accumulations will on the light side. High temperatures
will range from the lower 40s to lower 50s.
Tuesday Night into Next Weekend
A cold front will move southeast into the region on Tuesday night
and Wednesday. This front will then become semi-stationary for the
remainder of the week. As low pressure systems moves along this
front, there will be periodic showers and storms. High temperatures
will be primarily in the 50s.
&&
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SUNDAY/...
Issued at 609 AM CDT Sat Apr 4 2026
IFR to LIFR conditions continue this morning then conditions
slightly get better as CIGS increase to IFR to MVFR range for
the afternoon. CIGS gradually increase again to widespread MVFR
for the overnight period. Light rain and snow continues for
western Wisconsin through mid morning. Scattered rain and snow
showers move into the region this afternoon. West to northwest
winds for the TAF period with sustained winds of 15 to 25 mph
with gusts of 25 to 35 mph possible during the afternoon and
evening.
&&
.HYDROLOGY...
Issued at 635 AM CDT Sat Apr 4 2026
Heavy rain from Friday afternoon into Friday night has resulted
in rises on area rivers and streams. The Kickapoo River has seen
major flooding at the Ontario river gage with minor flooding
either ongoing or forecasted to occur by later this afternoon.
There has been flooding along Highway 131 in Vernon County
resulting in roads and bridges being closed along this highway.
The majority of rivers and streams in southwest Wisconsin may it
minor flood stage today or Sunday as runoff gets into the
rivers and streams. No additional heavy rainfall will occur
through early next week.
&&
.ARX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WI...Winter Weather Advisory until 7 AM CDT this morning for WIZ017-
029.
MN...None.
IA...None.
&&
DISCUSSION...Boyne
AVIATION...Cecava
HYDROLOGY...CecavaHazardous weather outlook, Apr 4, 4:31 AM CDT, 3 hours 39 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service La Crosse WI 431 AM CDT Sat Apr 4 2026 WIZ017-029-051345- Taylor-Clark- 431 AM CDT Sat Apr 4 2026 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central Wisconsin and north central Wisconsin. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight A Winter Weather Advisory continues until 7 AM for freezing rain causing a glaze of ice to to 0.2" of ice accumulations. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Ice reports would be appreciated. .EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATION... No webinar is scheduled. IAZ008>010-018-019-029-MNZ079-086>088-094>096-WIZ032>034-041-044- 061-051345- Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-Wabasha-Dodge- Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston-Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson- La Crosse-Adams-Grant- 431 AM CDT Sat Apr 4 2026 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of north central Iowa...northeast Iowa...southeast Minnesota...central Wisconsin... southwest Wisconsin and west central Wisconsin. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... No action needed. .EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATION... No webinar is scheduled. IAZ011-030-WIZ042-043-053>055-051345- Allamakee-Clayton-Monroe-Juneau-Vernon-Crawford-Richland- 431 AM CDT Sat Apr 4 2026 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northeast Iowa...central Wisconsin...southwest Wisconsin and west central Wisconsin. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight River and stream rises due to the heavy rainfall are expected. Currently the Kickapoo River has a few warnings on it as gages are in the minor to moderate flood stage. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday River and stream rises due to the heavy rainfall are expected through at least Sunday causing some minor flooding along the rivers. The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... No action needed. .EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATION... No webinar is scheduled.
In the hours before
Local storm report, Apr 4, 2:51 AM CDT, 5 hours 19 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
251 AM CDT Sat Apr 4 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0251 AM Rain 1 S Westby 43.64N 90.86W
04/04/2026 M4.00 Inch Vernon WI Public
&&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 | Richland, Vernon | 66 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, 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.