Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 16 at 5:53PM CDT until July 16 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 16, 2026 - 3:53pm
Expires:
July 16, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Southwestern La Crosse County in west central Wisconsin...
* WHEN...Until 900 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is
imminent.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 552 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding.
Up to 1 inch of rain has fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 2 inches are expected over the
area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
La Crosse, Onalaska, Holmen, La Crosse Airport, French Island,
Brice Prairie, Medary, and Midway.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
La Crosse, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS La Crosse WI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov