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MCTS bus video captures flash flooding on I-43

It only took seconds August 17th for heavy rain to lead to flash flooding on I-43 trapping morning commuters.

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A flood warning was issued by the National Weather Service in La Crosse at 06:06 a.m. on Friday, June 27. This warning applies to La Crosse County.

The NWS warns: “Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.”

See weather radar for La Crosse CountyWhat are NWS meteorologists saying?

At 6:06 a.m., the NWS issued a statement including the following information:

WHAT: Flooding along the La Crosse River caused by excessive rainfall over the last few days.

WHERE: A portion of west central Wisconsin, including the following county, La Crosse.

WHEN: Until 6 a.m. CDT Sunday.

IMPACTS: Flooding of low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS:

  • At 6 a.m., flood waters are working downstream from Monroe County and will progress through the area over the next 1 to 2 days. Flooding is already occurring in the warned area and may worsen over the next 24 to 36 hours.
  • Some locations that will experience flooding include: La Crosse, Onalaska, West Salem, Bangor, Rockland, Lake Neshonoc, Veterans Memorial Park, and North Side Of La Crosse.
  • If advised to evacuate, do so immediately.
  • Use a battery-operated radio or television to get the latest emergency information.
  • Do not walk through floodwater. Just six inches of floodwater can sweep you off your feet if it is moving swiftly.
  • Turn around, don’t drown; do not drive into a flooded street. Cars can be swept away by two feet of moving water or there may be unseen damage to the road. If you come to a flooded area turn around and go another way. Most flood-related deaths are caused by people driving through water.
  • Watch out for fire hazards.
  • Move to higher ground.
  • Stay alert, turn weather notifications on.
  • Do not allow children to play in flowing water. Waters can hide rocks, trees and debris.

This weather report was generated automatically using information from the National Weather Service and a story written and reviewed by an editor.

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