3 to 5 inches of rain flooded city streets in Spring Valley and prompted sandbagging to protect area businesses and homes along Spring Valley Creek. In addition, Highway 61 had to be closed for several hours as water 2 to 3 feet deep covered the road.
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3 to 5 inches of rain flooded city streets in Spring Valley and prompted sandbagging to protect area businesses and homes along Spring Valley Creek. In addition, Highway 61 had to be closed for several hours as water 2 to 3 feet deep covered the road.
The La Crosse radar (KARX), 74 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 05:01 UTC.
1 flash flood. Local standard time, as filed.
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