Alertes en vigueurSparta, WI

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin Kickapoo River at Ontario affecting Vernon and Monroe Counties.
What: Major flooding is occurring and is forecast.
Where: Kickapoo River at Ontario.
When: Until late tonight.
Impacts: Sections of Wisconsin 131 and 33 are flooded until flood stage decreases below 18.0 feet. Water may be over Highway P near Bridge 10, and also over Winchell Valley Road at Bridge 8.
Additional Details: - At 8:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 19.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 AM CDT Saturday was 19.8 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to fall below flood stage late this evening and continue falling to 14.5 feet just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 19.4 feet on 09/22/2016. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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 afternoon by 115 PM CDT.