Flood Warning for Crawford, WI
What: Minor flooding is forecast. Impacts: At 14.0 feet, Water may begin to flood the park and campground area in the old section of town. Where: Kickapoo River at Soldiers Grove. When: Until Sunday afternoon.
Official alert brief
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Kickapoo River at Soldiers Grove affecting Crawford County. Kickapoo River at Readstown affecting Vernon County. Kickapoo River at Viola affecting Richland and Vernon Counties. Kickapoo River at Steuben affecting Crawford County. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Kickapoo River at Gays Mills affecting Crawford County.
WHAT
Minor flooding is forecast.
WHERE
Kickapoo River at Soldiers Grove.
WHEN
Until Sunday afternoon.
IMPACTS
At 14.0 feet, Water may begin to flood the park and campground area in the old section of town.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
There is no current observed data. Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet. Forecast...The river is currently cresting around 13.9 feet and starts to fall Saturday morning. The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Sunday morning and continue falling to 6.6 feet Friday, July 10. Flood stage is 13.0 feet. Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.1 feet on 05/24/2004. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions
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 Saturday afternoon by 100 PM CDT.