Flash Flood Warning until 02:45AM Wednesday
FFWARX The National Weather Service in La Crosse has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for... Southeastern Jackson County in west central Wisconsin... Northeastern Monroe County in west central Wisconsin...
* Until 245 AM CDT Wednesday.
* At 656 PM CDT, local law enforcement reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing. Flooding of up to 4 feet of water was reported near county EW and highway 12. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Law enforcement reported. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Tomah, Warrens, Jellystone Park Near Warrens, Kirby, The Rezin Landing Strip and Valley Junction.
* AFFECTED AREAS: JACKSON, WI ... MONROE, WI
Instructions:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Address/Location
Jackson County WI Emergency Management
30 N 3rd St
Black River Falls, WI 54615
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 715-284-0263
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Flash Flood Warning