Flood Warning: Crawford, WI

Flood Warning

Severe

Flood Warning issued September 20 at 12:10AM CDT until September 24 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Issued Sun, Sep 20, 12:10 AM CDTUntil Thu, Sep 24, 3:00 AM CDT 32 hr 27 min left

Areas Crawford, WI

Full text

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Kickapoo River at Gays Mills affecting Crawford County. Kickapoo River at Steuben affecting Crawford County. Kickapoo River at Readstown affecting Vernon County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Kickapoo River at Steuben. * WHEN...From early this morning to late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Water starts to affect business and residences and minor flooding affects lowlands and lower roads. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 11.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.6 feet just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.0 feet on 05/08/2001. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to do

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 this afternoon by noon CDT.

NWS La Crosse WI