Flood Warning Issued for Buffalo and Trempealeau Counties in Wisconsin
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NOAA issued it on April 14, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for Buffalo and Trempealeau Counties in Wisconsin, forecasting minor flooding on the Trempealeau River from April 14 to April 16, 2026.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Buffalo and Trempealeau Counties, Wisconsin
- Issued
- April 14, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS La Crosse WI
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Buffalo and Trempealeau Counties, Wisconsin.
Alert Details
A Flood Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) La Crosse WI. It was issued on April 14, 2026, at 5:40 AM CDT and remains in effect until April 16, 2026, at 7:00 AM CDT.
Affected Areas
The warning affects Buffalo County, WI, and Trempealeau County, WI, specifically the Trempealeau River at Arcadia.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to turn around and not drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Expected Conditions
Minor flooding is forecast, with the river expected to rise above flood stage to a crest of 8.3 feet. The current stage is 7.0 feet, and flood stage is 8.0 feet.
Timeline
The onset of flooding is expected on April 14, 2026, at 4:00 PM CDT, and the warning will end on April 16, 2026, at 7:00 AM CDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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