Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 4 at 1:09PM CDT until April 5 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 4, 2026 - 11:09am
Expires:
April 4, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...
Kickapoo River at Ontario affecting Vernon and Monroe Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Kickapoo River at Ontario.
* WHEN...Until late tonight.
* 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 12:00 PM 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 12:00 PM CDT Saturday was 19.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 9.3 feet tomorrow
morning.
- Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
17.0 feet on 03/01/2004.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
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.
Additional river and weather information is available at
www.weather.gov/lacrosse.
The next statement will be issued this evening by 715 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Monroe, WI; Vernon, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS La Crosse WI
Sender: