Active AlertsCrawford

Flood Warning

Issued at Sun 10:16 AM Apr. 5
Issued by: National Weather Service
Recommended Action
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional river and weather information is available at www.weather.gov/lacrosse. The next statement will be issued this morning by 1130 AM CDT.
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Flood Warning

Issued at Sun 10:16 AM Apr. 5
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Wisconsin Kickapoo River at Soldiers Grove affecting Crawford County. Kickapoo River at Gays Mills affecting Crawford County. Kickapoo River at Readstown affecting Vernon County.
: The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Wisconsin Kickapoo River at La Farge affecting Vernon and Richland Counties.
What: Minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Kickapoo River at Soldiers Grove.
When: Until early Thursday 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 8:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 12.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise above flood stage late tonight to a crest of 14.0 feet early Tuesday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Wednesday afternoon. - 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

Recommended Action

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional river and weather information is available at www.weather.gov/lacrosse. The next statement will be issued this morning by 1130 AM CDT.

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