Flood Warning for Monroe, WI; Vernon, WI
What: Moderate flooding is forecast. 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. Where: Kickapoo River at Ontario. When: From this...
Official alert brief
...The National Weather Service in La Crosse has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Kickapoo River at Ontario affecting Monroe and Vernon Counties.
WHAT
Moderate flooding is forecast.
WHERE
Kickapoo River at Ontario.
WHEN
From this morning to this evening.
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 7:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 15.7 feet. Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet. Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.0 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage this evening. Flood stage is 16.0 feet. 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 this evening by 700 PM CDT.