First published 9/19/2026, 1:31:15 PM · Last updated 9/19/2026, 1:31:15 PM

Flood Warning — La Crosse, Wisconsin (issued Sep 19, 2026)

National Weather Service (NWS) La Crosse issued a Flood Warning on Sep 19 at 8:23 AM CDT (13:23 UTC) in effect through Sep 22 at 1:00 AM CDT for the La Crosse, Wisconsin area.

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

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: 4/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 8/10The 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 imminent or occurring flooding that can threaten lives, damage infrastructure, disrupt travel, and affect public services in the named area. Residents and travelers in and near La Crosse should follow local guidance and avoid flood-prone locations.

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Flood Warning issued September 19 at 8:23AM CDT until September 22 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

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