First published 9/19/2026, 1:53:15 PM · Last updated 9/19/2026, 1:53:15 PM

Flood Watch issued September 19 at 8:42AM CDT until September 22 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

The National Weather Service La Crosse, WI issued a Flood Watch starting Sep 19 08:42 AM CDT (2026-09-19T13:42:00Z) through Sep 22 03:00 AM CDT for parts of the La Crosse, Wisconsin area, indicating a heightened risk of flooding during that period.

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: 8/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 5/10How 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: 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: 6/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

A Flood Watch signals conditions are favorable for flooding that could endanger people, property, and travel; residents and travelers in the La Crosse, WI area should monitor forecasts and prepare for possible impacts.

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Flood Watch issued September 19 at 8:42AM CDT until September 22 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

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