Active AlertsIndependence, WI

Flood Watch

Issued at Tue 11:04 AM Apr. 14
Issued by: National Weather Service
Recommended Action
If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding. Additional river and weather information is available at www.weather.gov/lacrosse. The next statement will be issued Wednesday morning by 1115 AM CDT.
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Flood Warning

Issued at Tue 11:04 AM Apr. 14
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Wisconsin Trempealeau River at Arcadia affecting Trempealeau and Buffalo Counties. .Minor flooding is expected along the Trempealeau River at Arcadia.
What: Minor flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record.
Where: Trempealeau River at Arcadia.
When: From this evening to Thursday morning.
Impacts: At 8.0 feet, Minor flooding begins. A few streets are affected by high water, and pumping operations begin.
Additional Details: - At 10:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 6.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 6.0 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise above flood stage late this evening to a crest of 8.2 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 8.2 feet on 09/14/2019. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Recommended Action

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 Wednesday morning by 1115 AM CDT.

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