Flood Warning for Richland, WI; Vernon, WI
What: Minor flooding is forecast. Impacts: At 13.0 feet, Some roads are under water and several residences and businesses are affected. However the majority of the people in town are still dry. Where: Kickapoo River at La Farge. When: Until Friday evening.
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 La Farge.
WHEN
Until Friday evening.
IMPACTS
At 13.0 feet, Some roads are under water and several residences and businesses are affected. However the majority of the people in town are still dry.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
At 6:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 10.6 feet. Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this evening to a crest of 12.9 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow morning. Flood stage is 12.0 feet. Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.8 feet on 08/19/2007. 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.