Flood Warning for Richland, WI; Vernon, WI
What: Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. Impacts: At 16.0 feet, Water begins going over Highway 131/56 in Viola. Where: Kickapoo River at Viola. When: Until late Saturday 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 occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
WHERE
Kickapoo River at Viola.
WHEN
Until late Saturday night.
IMPACTS
At 16.0 feet, Water begins going over Highway 131/56 in Viola.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
At 5:47 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 14.6 feet. Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet. Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 5:47 PM CDT Thursday was 14.6 feet. Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.2 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Saturday afternoon. Flood stage is 14.0 feet. Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.2 feet on 03/15/2007. 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.