Alertes en vigueurCalvert, WI

The National Weather Service in La Crosse WI has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Wisconsin Black River Near Galesville affecting La Crosse and Trempealeau Counties.
: Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Wisconsin Yellow River at Necedah affecting Juneau County.
What: Minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Black River near Galesville.
When: From this afternoon to early Wednesday morning.
Impacts: At 12.0 feet, Flooding mainly impacts wildlands and agricultural pasture land. The approaches on both ends of the County Road VV bridge over the Black River in Jackson County may begin to flood and the bridge gates may be closed.
Additional Details: - At 9:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 11.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise above flood stage late this afternoon to a crest of 12.5 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 12.5 feet on 04/15/2002. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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 late tonight by 115 AM CDT.