Active AlertsVernon

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Wisconsin Kickapoo River at Viola affecting Vernon and Richland Counties.
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Kickapoo River at Viola.
When: From this morning to early Monday morning.
Impacts: At 14.5 feet, Two roads north of Viola may be under water. Water may be over Highway 131, 3 miles north of Viola, near Ski Hill Road, and also over Simmons Flat Road about a mile north of town.
Additional Details: - At 7:30 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 14.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:30 AM CDT Saturday was 14.4 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.5 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 14.6 feet on 04/15/2014. - 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 this evening by 1115 PM CDT.