Headline:
Flood Watch issued April 18 at 11:33PM CDT until April 22 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 18, 2026 - 9:33pm
Expires:
April 19, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description:
...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin...
Iowa...
Mississippi River at McGregor affecting Clayton, Crawford,
Allamakee and Grant Counties.
* WHAT...Flooding is possible.
* WHERE...Mississippi River at McGregor.
* WHEN...From late Monday night to Wednesday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, The Washington Street Bridge to Saint
Feriole Island begins to flood and is closed. Pumping operations
are underway.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:45 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 14.3 feet.
- Forecast...Flood stage may be reached early Tuesday 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 Sunday afternoon by 245 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Allamakee; Clayton; Crawford; Grant
Forcast Office:
NWS La Crosse WI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov