The highest water levels since 1971 occurred when 3 to 5 inches of rain fell in less than two hours. During the height of the flash flooding, 1 to 2 feet of water covered parts of Highway 130 north of Lone Rock.
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The highest water levels since 1971 occurred when 3 to 5 inches of rain fell in less than two hours. During the height of the flash flooding, 1 to 2 feet of water covered parts of Highway 130 north of Lone Rock.
The La Crosse radar (KARX), 79 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 20:01 UTC.
1 flash flood. Local standard time, as filed.
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