First published 9/19/2026, 11:36:15 AM · Last updated 9/19/2026, 11:36:15 AM

Flood Warning issued by NWS La Crosse (Sep 19)

The National Weather Service in La Crosse, WI issued a Flood Warning on September 19 (published 2026-09-19T11:34:00Z) for the La Crosse, Wisconsin area, in effect from Sep 19 6:34 AM CDT through Sep 20 5:00 PM CDT per the alert title.

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

Generated scores

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

Confidence: 9/10How 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: 5/10The 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: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 8/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

Active flood warnings indicate a risk to life, property, and local travel. People in the La Crosse area may face inundation of low-lying areas, road closures, and hazardous driving conditions; officials and residents should monitor updates and avoid flooded roads.

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Flood Warning issued September 19 at 6:34AM CDT until September 20 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

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