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Flood Warning
Flood Warning
The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Wisconsin Kickapoo River at Gays Mills affecting Crawford County. Kickapoo River at La Farge affecting Vernon and Richland Counties. Kickapoo River at Readstown affecting Vernon County. Kickapoo River at Viola affecting Vernon and Richland Counties. Kickapoo River at Soldiers Grove affecting Crawford County.
What: Minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Kickapoo River at Soldiers Grove.
When: From Sunday morning to late Wednesday morning.
Impacts: At 14.0 feet, Water may begin to flood the park and campground area in the old section of town.
Additional Details: - At 5:25 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 12.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow morning to a crest of 14.1 feet Monday morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Tuesday evening. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 14.1 feet on 05/24/2004. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional river and weather information is available at www.weather.gov/lacrosse. The next statement will be issued Sunday afternoon by 100 PM CDT.