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...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Kickapoo River at Ontario.

* WHEN...Until late tonight.

* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Flooding occurs along the river in the Ontario area. Water may be over Highway P near Bridge 10, and also over Winchell Valley Road at Bridge 8.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 18.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:00 AM CDT Thursday was 18.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.2 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late this afternoon. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood