Headline:
Flood Watch issued September 19 at 12:10PM CDT until September 19 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
September 19, 2026 - 10:10am
Expires:
September 19, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
Much of the watch area has seen 2 to upwards of 7 inches of rain
over the last 24 hours. As this water continues to route through the
system, additional rises on rivers and flooding of roadways, parks,
and low elevation areas is likely over the next 6 to 12 hours.
Additional rainfall amounts up to 2 inches if possible through this
evening.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of northeast Iowa, including the following
counties, Clayton and Fayette and southwest Wisconsin, including
the following counties, Crawford, Grant and Richland.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Area
creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy
rain.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Widespread rain will continue through today with additional
rainfall amounts of up to 2 inches possible.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
Area Description:
Fayette; Clayton; Crawford; Richland; Grant
Forcast Office:
NWS La Crosse WI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov