Flood Warning Wisconsin | Effective 04/06/2026 18:18

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued April 6 at 8:18PM CDT until April 7 at 1:30PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 6, 2026 - 6:18pm
Expires: 
April 7, 2026 - 9:30am
Description: 
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Kickapoo River at Soldiers Grove affecting Crawford County. Kickapoo River at Gays Mills affecting Crawford County. Kickapoo River at Readstown affecting Vernon County. Kickapoo River at Steuben affecting Crawford County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Kickapoo River at Readstown. * WHEN...Until early tomorrow afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, The park along the river experiences significant flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:59 PM CDT Monday the stage was 11.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:59 PM CDT Monday was 11.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight and continue falling to 6.0 feet Monday, April 13. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.4 feet on 06/02/2014. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction: 
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. 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 Tuesday morning by 1130 AM CDT.
Area Description: 
Vernon, WI
Forcast Office: 
NWS La Crosse WI