First published 9/19/2026, 10:57:15 AM · Last updated 9/19/2026, 10:57:15 AM

Flood Warning issued September 19 at 5:42AM CDT until September 20 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

A Flood Warning was issued by NWS La Crosse, WI on 2026-09-19 at 05:42 CDT (2026-09-19T10:42:00Z) and is in effect until 2026-09-20 at 15:00 CDT. The alert targets the La Crosse, Wisconsin area.

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: 1/10How 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 ongoing or imminent flooding threats that can pose hazards to people, property, and transportation in the warned area. Local residents and travelers in La Crosse, WI should monitor updates and follow local guidance.

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Flood Warning issued September 19 at 5:42AM CDT until September 20 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

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