Alertes en vigueurRichland Center, WI

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin Kickapoo River at La Farge affecting Vernon and Richland Counties. Kickapoo River at Gays Mills affecting Crawford County.
What: Minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Kickapoo River at La Farge.
When: Until tomorrow afternoon.
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 1:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 11.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise above flood stage late this afternoon to a crest of 12.6 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late tonight. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 12.6 feet on 08/14/2010. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. 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 late tonight by 100 AM CDT.