Weather Alert in Wisconsin
Flood Warning issued April 4 at 2:24AM CDT until April 5 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
AREAS AFFECTED: Monroe, WI; Vernon, WI
DESCRIPTION: ...The Flood Warning continues 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 afternoon. * 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 1:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 16.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 1:00 AM CDT Saturday was 16.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.6 feet early this morning. It will then fall below flood stage late tonight. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.2 feet on 03/28/2014. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
INSTRUCTION: 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 530 PM CDT.
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