Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 14 at 10:46AM CDT until April 19 at 11:16AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 14, 2026 - 8:46am
Expires:
April 15, 2026 - 9:00am
Description:
...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in Wisconsin...
Wisconsin River at Castle Rock Dam affecting Juneau and Adams
Counties.
.Heavy rain from last night has increased the severity from moderate
to major severity along the Wisconsin River at Castle Rock Dam
affecting Juneau and Adams Counties.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is
forecast. This approaches the flood of record.
* WHERE...Wisconsin River at Castle Rock Dam.
* WHEN...Until late Sunday morning.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:10 AM CDT Tuesday the flow was 37,949.0 cfs.
- Bankfull flow is 20,000.0 cfs.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river flow in the 24 hours
ending at 10:10 AM CDT Tuesday was 38,017.0 cfs.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of
50,000.0 cfs early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall
below flood stage Saturday afternoon.
- Flood flow is 30,000.0 cfs.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
45,647.0 cfs on 04/12/2011.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional river and weather information is available at
www.weather.gov/lacrosse.
The next statement will be issued Wednesday morning by 1100 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Adams, WI; Juneau, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS La Crosse WI