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: From late tonight to late Sunday night.
Official alert brief
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Kickapoo River at Readstown affecting Vernon County. Kickapoo River at Viola affecting Richland and Vernon Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Kickapoo River at La Farge affecting Richland and Vernon Counties. Kickapoo River at Soldiers Grove affecting Crawford County.
WHAT
Minor flooding is forecast.
WHERE
Kickapoo River at Soldiers Grove.
WHEN
From late tonight to late Sunday night.
IMPACTS
At 14.0 feet, Water may begin to flood the park and campground area in the old section of town.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
At 9:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 10.5 feet. Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet. Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just after midnight tonight to a crest of 14.9 feet Saturday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday afternoon. Flood stage is 13.0 feet. Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.7 feet on 08/16/2010. 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 Friday morning by 1030 AM CDT.