Flood Warning

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Wisconsin...

Kickapoo River at Readstown affecting Vernon County.

Kickapoo River at Viola affecting Richland and Vernon Counties.

Kickapoo River at Ontario affecting Monroe and Vernon Counties.

Kickapoo River at Soldiers Grove affecting Crawford County.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin...

Kickapoo River at La Farge affecting Richland and Vernon Counties.

Kickapoo River at Gays Mills affecting Crawford 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 flooding along the Kickapoo River.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Kickapoo River at Viola.

* WHEN...From this afternoon to Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 16.5 feet, Highway 56 just east of Viola is closed due to flooding.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:50 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 14.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:50 AM CDT Thursday was 14.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.5 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday evening. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood