...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Wisconsin River at Castle Rock Dam affecting Juneau and Adams Counties. .Heavy rain from last night has increased the severity from moderate to major severity along the Wisconsin River at Castle Rock Dam affecting Juneau and Adams Counties.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record.
* WHERE...Wisconsin River at Castle Rock Dam.
* WHEN...Until late Sunday morning.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:10 AM CDT Tuesday the flow was 37,949.0 cfs. - Bankfull flow is 20,000.0 cfs. - Recent Activity...The maximum river flow in the 24 hours ending at 10:10 AM CDT Tuesday was 38,017.0 cfs. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 50,000.0 cfs early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday afternoon. - Flood flow is 30,000.0 cfs. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 45,647.0 cfs on 04/12/2011. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* AFFECTED AREAS: ADAMS, WI ... JUNEAU, WI
Instructions:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional river and weather information is available at www.weather.gov/lacrosse. The next statement will be issued Wednesday morning by 1100 AM CDT.
