Active AlertsBoaz, WI
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 occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Kickapoo River at La Farge.
When: Until late tomorrow evening.
Impacts: At 12.0 feet, Agricultural land adjacent to the river is flooded and minor flooding affects some residences and commercial properties. Water may also go over Highway 131 south of La Farge near Ski Hill Road, and also over Winchell Valley Road at Bridge 8.
Additional Details: - At 9:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 12.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 PM CDT Saturday was 12.1 feet. - ForecastThe river will rise to 12.3 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow morning to 4.3 feet Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 12.3 feet on 07/21/1951. - 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.