Flood Warning

...The National Weather Service in La Crosse has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Wisconsin...

Kickapoo River at La Farge affecting Richland and Vernon Counties.

Kickapoo River at Viola affecting Richland and Vernon Counties.

Kickapoo River at Readstown affecting Vernon County.

.Up to 4 inches of rain fell near Ontario Wisconsin overnight. This rain routing downstream, combined with the additional precipitation of around 1 inch will lead to minor flooding along the Kickapoo over the next 24 hours.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Kickapoo River at La Farge.

* WHEN...From this afternoon to Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Some roads are under water and several residences and businesses are affected. However the majority of the people in town are still dry.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 4.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this afternoon to a crest of 12.9 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late tonight. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood