Active AlertsElkport, IA

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: Turkey River at Elkader.
When: Until Monday afternoon.
Additional Details: - At 12:45 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 12.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 12:45 PM CDT Saturday was 12.7 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.2 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Monday morning. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 14.2 feet on 06/29/2017. - 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.