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The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa Wisconsin Turkey River at Elkader affecting Clayton County. Black River at Black River Falls affecting Jackson 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 Gays Mills affecting Crawford County.
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Kickapoo River at Viola.
When: Until Monday afternoon.
Impacts: At 16.0 feet, Water begins going over Highway 131/56 in Viola.
Additional Details: - At 10:50 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 10:50 AM CDT Saturday was 14.4 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.9 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Monday morning. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 16.1 feet on 04/12/2001. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely. 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 late tonight by 415 AM CDT.