Flood Warning until 12:44PM Saturday
Flooding expected along the Wisconsin River near Castle Rock Dam. River forecasts take into account both observed and forecast precipitation. The National Weather Service in La Crosse WI has issued a
* Flood Warning for The Wisconsin River at Castle Rock Dam.
* from this afternoon until further notice.
* At 12:10 AM Saturday the flow was 29388 cfs.
* Flood stage is 30000 cfs.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by Saturday evening with flow expected to reach 32100 cfs by Tuesday.
* Impact...At 30000.0 cfs...Localized flooding occurs near Highway Z and HH downstream of the dam.
* AFFECTED AREAS: JUNEAU, WI ... ADAMS, WI
Instructions:
If you live in a threatened area, be alert for high or rising water, and be ready to move to higher ground if necessary. Do not drive cars into flooded areas. Remember, it only takes two feet of water to float most automobiles, including sport utility vehicles. Turn Around, Don't Drown! Stay tuned to your favorite source of weather information, including NOAA Weather Radio, for later statements. Additional river and weather information is available at... weather.gov/lacrosse.
Address/Location
Adams County Sheriff's Office
401 Adams St
Friendship, WI 53934
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 608-339-3304
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Flood Warning