First published 9/19/2026, 1:52:15 PM · Last updated 9/19/2026, 1:52:15 PM

Flood Warning issued by NWS La Crosse, WI

The National Weather Service office in La Crosse, Wisconsin issued a Flood Warning on 2026-09-19 at 08:45 AM CDT (published 2026-09-19T13:45:00Z), in effect until 2026-09-20 at 09:51 PM CDT.

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: 6/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 5/10The 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

Flood warnings indicate imminent or occurring flooding that can damage property, disrupt travel, and pose safety risks to residents in the affected area. People in the La Crosse, WI area should heed local guidance and avoid flooded roads.

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Flood Warning issued September 19 at 8:45AM CDT until September 20 at 9:51PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

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