Active AlertsOntario, WI

Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Wisconsin Kickapoo River at Ontario affecting Monroe and Vernon Counties. .Heavy rain has resulted in minor flooding along the Kickapoo River neat Ontario. No additional rainfall is expected as the rain is ending across the basin.
What: Minor flooding is occurring on the south side of the town of Ontario due to the Brush Creek and Kickapoo River and minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Kickapoo River at Ontario.
When: Until tomorrow morning.
Impacts: At 18.0 feet, Flooding occurs along the river in the Ontario area. Water may be over Highway P near Bridge 10, and also over Winchell Valley Road at Bridge 8.
Additional Details: - At 3:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 18.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 3:00 AM CDT Saturday was 18.1 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.7 feet early this morning. It will then fall below flood stage this evening. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 18.9 feet on 03/14/2007. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. 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.