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Monroe County Emergency Services
Sunday July 14th, 2024 :: 06:20 a.m. CDT

Alert

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

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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

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