Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 4 at 8:10AM CDT until April 5 at 1:01PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 4, 2026 - 6:10am
Expires:
April 4, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
...The National Weather Service in La Crosse WI has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Wisconsin...
Kickapoo River at La Farge affecting Vernon and Richland Counties.
Kickapoo River at Gays Mills affecting Crawford County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Kickapoo River at La Farge.
* WHEN...From this evening to early tomorrow afternoon.
* 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 7:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 11.0 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to minor flood stage
this evening.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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 215 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Richland, WI; Vernon, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS La Crosse WI
Sender: