Active AlertsLa Farge, WI

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Wisconsin Kickapoo River at Readstown affecting Vernon County. Kickapoo River at Viola affecting Vernon and Richland Counties. Kickapoo River at La Farge 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 Readstown.
When: Until Tuesday evening.
Impacts: At 13.0 feet, Water is up to the bottom of the Charles Street Bridge.
Additional Details: - At 8:59 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 11.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:59 AM CDT Saturday was 11.2 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.7 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 11.4 feet on 06/02/2014. - 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 this afternoon by 300 PM CDT.

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Wisconsin Kickapoo River at Readstown affecting Vernon County. Kickapoo River at Viola affecting Vernon and Richland Counties. Kickapoo River at La Farge 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 7:30 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 7:30 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 this afternoon by 300 PM CDT.