Flash Flood Warning until 08:30AM
FFWARX The National Weather Service in La Crosse has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for... Southern Monroe County in west central Wisconsin...
* Until 830 AM CDT.
* At 619 AM CDT, emergency management reported flooding in the Baraboo River and Kickapoo River basins and the rivers have exceeded their banks. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Emergency management 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... Sparta, Cashton, Glendale, Leon, Portland, Norwalk, Rockland, Wilton, Ridgeville, Kendall, Melvina, St Marys, Jackson Pass, Oil City, Farmers Valley, Highway 131 And County A, Tunnel Trail Campground, Hoffman Corners and Highway 33 And County Y.
* AFFECTED AREAS: MONROE, WI
Instructions:
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.
Address/Location
Monroe County Emergency Services
112 S Court St
Sparta, WI 54656
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 608-269-8712
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP MONROEWI followed by your message, to 888777
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