Alertes en vigueurHillsboro, WI

The National Weather Service in La Crosse WI has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Wisconsin Kickapoo River at Viola affecting Richland and Vernon Counties. Kickapoo River at Readstown affecting Vernon County.
What: Minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Kickapoo River at Viola.
When: Until Saturday morning.
Impacts: At 15.0 feet, Banker Park and Campground in Viola experiences significant flooding.
Additional Details: - At 8:50 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 13.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise above flood stage late this morning to a crest of 15.2 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage Friday evening. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 15.2 feet on 03/24/2011. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional river and weather information is available at www.weather.gov/lacrosse. The next statement will be issued late tonight by 300 AM CDT.

Another round of thunderstorms this afternoon and evening will pose a threat for heavy rain. This could cause additional chances for flash flooding, rises on area creeks and streams, and will likely exacerbate ongoing river flooding across portions of Southwest and Central Wisconsin. Given the saturated soils across much of this area from previous rain events over the past few days, additional rainfall could create hazardous conditions.
What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
Where: Portions of central, southwest, and west central Wisconsin, including the following counties, in central Wisconsin, Adams and Juneau. In southwest Wisconsin, Crawford, Grant, Richland and Vernon. In west central Wisconsin, Monroe.
When: From 4 PM CDT this afternoon through Thursday morning.
Impacts: Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Additional Details: - An additional .5 to 1.5 inches of rain may fall this afternoon into tonight as heavy rain is expected from thunderstorms. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.