Headline:
Flood Watch issued April 19 at 10:16AM CDT until April 22 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 19, 2026 - 8:16am
Expires:
April 20, 2026 - 8:30am
Description:
...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin...
Iowa...
Mississippi River at McGregor affecting Clayton, Grant, Crawford
and Allamakee Counties.
.The Mississippi River at McGregor may reach the 16 feet flood stage
by early Tuesday morning.
* 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 9:45 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 14.7 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 Monday morning by 1030 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Allamakee; Clayton; Crawford; Grant
Forcast Office:
NWS La Crosse WI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov