Iowa, Wisconsin Flood Watch | Effective 04/16/2026 03:18

Headline: 
Flood Watch issued April 16 at 5:18AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Event: 
Flood Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
April 16, 2026 - 3:18am
Expires: 
April 16, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description: 
...The National Weather Service in La Crosse WI has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Iowa... Mississippi River at McGregor affecting Clayton, Grant, Allamakee and Crawford Counties. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Mississippi River at McGregor. * WHEN...From Monday morning until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 16.5 feet, Water may begin to go over the road covering part of Highway C near Highway 18. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 12.4 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached late Monday morning. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction: 
If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding. Additional river and weather information is available at www.weather.gov/lacrosse. The next statement will be issued this evening by 830 PM CDT.
Area Description: 
Allamakee; Clayton; Crawford; Grant
Forcast Office: 
NWS La Crosse WI
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov