...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Wisconsin River at Castle Rock Dam affecting Adams and Juneau Counties. .Ongoing precipitation from thunderstorms across central Wisconsin will route into the Wisconsin River over the next 24 hours. Increased flows are being observed already at Castle Rock Dam.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Wisconsin River at Castle Rock Dam.
* WHEN...Until Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 40,000.0 cfs, Localized flooding of properties along the river off Highway Z and HH is possible downstream of the Castle Rock Dam.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:10 PM CDT Monday the flow was 37,887.0 cfs. - Bankfull flow is 20,000.0 cfs. - Recent Activity...The maximum river flow in the 24 hours ending at 9:10 PM CDT Monday was 37,920.0 cfs. - Forecast...The river will rise to 38,460.0 cfs tomorrow evening. It will then fall early Wednesday morning. It will rise to 39,210.0 cfs Saturday morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Saturday evening. - Flood flow is 30,000.0 cfs. - Flood History...No available flood history. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* AFFECTED AREAS: ADAMS, WI ... JUNEAU, WI
Instructions:
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional river and weather information is available at www.weather.gov/lacrosse. The next statement will be issued Tuesday afternoon by 100 PM CDT.
