Iowa, Wisconsin Flood Watch | Effective 04/17/2026 20:28

Headline: 
Flood Watch issued April 17 at 10:28PM CDT until April 23 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Event: 
Flood Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
April 17, 2026 - 8:28pm
Expires: 
April 18, 2026 - 11:30am
Description: 
...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Wisconsin... Mississippi River at McGregor affecting Grant, Clayton, Crawford and Allamakee Counties. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Mississippi River at McGregor. * WHEN...From Monday morning to early Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...At 16.5 feet, Water may begin to go over the road covering part of Highway C near Highway 18. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 PM CDT Friday the stage was 13.1 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. Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor rising water levels and be prepared for possible flood warnings. Additional river and weather information is available at www.weather.gov/lacrosse. The next statement will be issued Saturday afternoon by 130 PM CDT.
Area Description: 
Allamakee; Clayton; Crawford; Grant
Forcast Office: 
NWS La Crosse WI
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov