First published 9/19/2026, 7:41:15 AM · Last updated 9/19/2026, 7:41:15 AM

Flash Flood Warning issued September 19 at 2:18AM CDT until September 19 at 4:15AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

The National Weather Service in La Crosse, WI issued a Flash Flood Warning for the La Crosse, Wisconsin area on September 19 (2:18 AM–4:15 AM CDT). Rapid, heavy rainfall may cause dangerous, localized flooding and water over roads.

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters, travel-and-transportation

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 10/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 7/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 4/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 1/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 9/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

Flash floods can develop quickly and pose threats to life and property, cause sudden travel disruptions, and inundate low-lying and urban areas. Residents and drivers in the warned area should take immediate precautions and avoid flooded roadways.

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Flash Flood Warning issued September 19 at 2:18AM CDT until September 19 at 4:15AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

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