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URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
305 AM CDT Wed Oct 10 2018

...Many Rivers In Flood, Rain Ending Later Today..

.Many rivers are in flood or running high and will continue to do
so into the weekend. Meanwhile, rain continues early this morning,
mostly falling across portions of western Wisconsin, but will be 
ending for most by the evening. Additional amounts up to 1/2 inch 
are expected.

Expect flooding to continue into the weekend along many river
systems. If you have to travel or live near rivers with high
water, be prepared for flooding impacts. Exercise caution. Never
cross a flooded road. 

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Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-
Clayton-Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston-
Buffalo-Trempealeau-La Crosse-
Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Decorah, Waukon, 
Charles City, New Hampton, Oelwein, Elkader, Wabasha, 
Dodge Center, Rochester, Winona, Austin, Preston, Caledonia, 
Alma, Arcadia, Whitehall, and La Crosse
305 AM CDT Wed Oct 10 2018

...FLOOD WATCH IS CANCELLED...

The Flood Watch for portions of Iowa, southeast Minnesota, and
west central Wisconsin has been cancelled. The threat for heavy
rain has ended. However, rivers will continue to run high or be in
flood over the next few days as the recent rains work through the
waterways. 

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Taylor-Clark-Jackson-Monroe-Juneau-Adams-Vernon-Crawford-Richland-
Grant-
Including the cities of Medford, Neillsville, Black River Falls, 
Sparta, Tomah, Mauston, Friendship, Viroqua, Prairie Du Chien, 
Richland Center, and Platteville
305 AM CDT Wed Oct 10 2018

...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...

The Flood Watch is now in effect for

* Portions of central Wisconsin, north central Wisconsin, 
  southwest Wisconsin, and west central Wisconsin, including the 
  following areas, in central Wisconsin, Adams, Clark, and 
  Juneau. In north central Wisconsin, Taylor. In southwest 
  Wisconsin, Crawford, Grant, Richland, and Vernon. In west 
  central Wisconsin, Jackson and Monroe. 

* Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon

* Additional rainfall up to 1/2 inch expected.
 
* Prolonged moderate to heavy rainfall has resulted in rising
  water on rivers and streams. Some flooding is occurring.
  

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on
current forecasts.

Please monitor weather conditions and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be
prepared to take action if flooding develops.

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