Flood Warning
SevereFlood Warning issued September 20 at 12:10AM CDT until September 22 at 5:00AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Issued Until 46 hr 7 min left
Areas Vernon, 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 Readstown. * WHEN...From early this morning to late Monday night. * IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, The park along the river begins to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - There is no current observed data. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.0 feet this evening. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.4 feet on 06/02/2014. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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