First published 9/19/2026, 1:32:15 PM · Last updated 9/19/2026, 1:32:15 PM

Flood Warning — NWS La Crosse, WI (issued Sep 19 08:21 CDT)

National Weather Service La Crosse (WI) issued a Flood Warning on September 19 at 8:21 AM CDT in effect until September 20 at 9:51 PM CDT.

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: 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: 7/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 6/10The 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 imminent or ongoing flooding that can damage property, disrupt travel, and create public-safety hazards for communities in and near La Crosse, Wisconsin.

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Flood Warning issued September 19 at 8:21AM CDT until September 20 at 9:51PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

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