Flood Warning
SevereFlood Warning issued September 20 at 4:08AM CDT until September 21 at 2:42AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Issued Until ending now
Areas Lafayette, WI
Full text
...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Wisconsin... East Branch Pecatonica River Near Blanchardville affecting Lafayette County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...East Branch Pecatonica River near Blanchardville. * WHEN...Until late tonight. * IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Floodwaters cover a portion of Highway H and floodwaters are into McKellar Park in Blanchardville. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 3:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 10.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early this morning to a crest of 11.4 feet this morning. It will then fall below flood stage this afternoon. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.4 feet on 04/12/2008. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What to do
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 415 PM CDT.
NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI