Full Notification

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Wisconsin... East Branch Pecatonica River Near Blanchardville affecting Lafayette County. Pecatonica River At Darlington affecting Lafayette County. .Two to four inches of rain has fallen and will likely cause flooding on portions of the East Branch of the Pecatonica River and the Pecatonica River on Saturday.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...East Branch Pecatonica River near Blanchardville.

* WHEN...Until late this evening.

* IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Floodwaters cover a portion of Highway H and floodwaters are into McKellar Park in Blanchardville.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 3:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 10.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early this morning to a crest of 11.1 feet this morning. It will then fall below flood stage late this morning. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.1 feet on 05/25/2024. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: LAFAYETTE, WI

Instructions:

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 430 PM CDT.