MONROE, WI; Vernon, WI — ...The National Weather Service in La Crosse has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Wisconsin...
Kickapoo River at Ontario affecting Monroe and Vernon Counties.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Kickapoo River at Ontario.
* WHEN...From this morning to this evening.
* 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... -
Flooding in Monroe, WI; Vernon, WI can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
Verified by Alert USA • NWS