Richland County, WI
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In effect from Sunday 04/19 10:20 AM CDT – Thursday 04/23 7:00 AM CDT
Issued by NWS La Crosse WI
The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Wisconsin
Wisconsin River at Muscoda affecting Richland, Grant and Iowa Counties.
The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Wisconsin
Wisconsin River at Castle Rock Dam affecting Juneau and Adams Counties.
.The Flood Warning for the Wisconsin River at Castle Rock Dam has been cancelled. Meanwhile, moderate flooding is forecast to continue along the Wisconsin River at Muscoda, WI.
What
Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record.
Where
Wisconsin River at Muscoda.
When
Until Thursday morning.
Impacts
At 10.0 feet, There is extensive lowland flooding. However no flooding has been reported in Muscoda in previous years.
Additional Details
- At 9:45 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 9.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:45 AM CDT Sunday was 9.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.0 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early Wednesday afternoon. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.0 feet on 04/14/1951. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What to do
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.
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 morning by 1130 AM CDT.
Areas impacted
- Grant, WI
- Iowa, WI
- Richland, WI
Tips to stay safe
A Flood Warning means that dangerous flooding is expected or already happening. Take immediate action to protect yourself and your home.
- If your home is likely to flood, or if authorities tell you to evacuate, do so immediately and move to higher ground.
- Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters or flooded roads.
- Stay away from areas where water levels can rise rapidly, like storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams.
- If you are trapped in a building, move to the highest floor and call 911. Go to the roof only if necessary.
- Do not go into any room where electrical cords or outlets are under water. Stay out of water that may have electricity in it!
- If your vehicle is trapped in rapidly moving water, stay inside. If water is rising inside the vehicle, move to the roof and signal for help.
Briefing
From the forecaster
Warming Into Mid-Week
Created by the NWS La Crosse WFO
Cool temperatures remain today with a few flurries possible early this morning. Otherwise, skies should start to cleat out, allowing for plenty of sunshine and warming temperatures into mid-week. Rain and storm chances return to the area for Thursday.
Seven-day weather risk overview
Daily weather risk summary
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