Weather in Sparta

Significant rainfall amounts over the last week or so have led to excessive runoff in the Lemonweir River basin. This runoff is expected to increase river flows over the rest of the week. Additional heavy rainfall is possible on Friday into Friday night, which will bring another chance of increased runoff into the Lemonweir River. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHE...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe.

WHAT...Areas of localized dense fog with visibilities around or under one half mile. WHERE...Parts of northeast Iowa, southeast Minnesota, and southwestern Wisconsin WHEN...Through 8am this morning. IMPACTS...Drivers should be alert for localized areas of reduced visibility. PREPAREDNESS AND PRECAUTIONARY ACTIONS...If driving this morning, allow yourself extra time and please use low beam head...

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Black River at Black River Falls affecting Jackson County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Kickapoo River at Viola affecting Richland and Vernon Counties. Kickapoo River at Readstown affecting Vernon County. Yellow River at Necedah affecting Juneau County. Black River Near Galesv...

Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars th...

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Black River Near Galesville affecting La Crosse and Trempealeau Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Black River near Galesville. * WHEN...Until Saturday afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 14.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0...

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional river and weather information is available at www.weather.gov/lacrosse. The next statement will be issued this evening by 815 PM CDT.

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Black River at Black River Falls affecting Jackson County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Kickapoo River at Viola affecting Richland and Vernon Counties. Kickapoo River at Readstown affecting Vernon County. Yellow River at Necedah affecting Juneau County. Black River Near Galesv...

Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars th...