Station Name: Readstown
Data Source: USGS

Elevation Above Sea Level: 745 feet

Nearest Address:
207 N Water St
Readstown, WI 54652
Vernon County

GPS Coordinates: 43.4494, -90.765

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Warning issued April 6 at 10:14AM CDT until April 8 at 2:42AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Effective: Mon April 6, 2026, 3:14 PM
Expires: Tue April 7, 2026, 6:15 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Kickapoo River at Soldiers Grove affecting Crawford County. Kickapoo River at Gays Mills affecting Crawford County. Kickapoo River at Readstown affecting Vernon County. Kickapoo River at Viola affecting Richland and Vernon Counties. Kickapoo River at Steuben affecting Crawford County. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Wisconsin River at Castle Rock Dam affecting Adams and Juneau Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Kickapoo River at Readstown. * WHEN...Until early Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, The park along the river experiences significant flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:59 AM CDT Monday the stage was 12.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:59 AM CDT Monday was 12.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 6.0 feet Monday, April 13. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.4 feet on 06/02/2014. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional river and weather information is available at www.weather.gov/lacrosse. The next statement will be issued this morning by 1115 AM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 6 at 10:14AM CDT until April 7 at 9:34AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Effective: Mon April 6, 2026, 3:14 PM
Expires: Tue April 7, 2026, 6:15 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Kickapoo River at Soldiers Grove affecting Crawford County. Kickapoo River at Gays Mills affecting Crawford County. Kickapoo River at Readstown affecting Vernon County. Kickapoo River at Viola affecting Richland and Vernon Counties. Kickapoo River at Steuben affecting Crawford County. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Wisconsin River at Castle Rock Dam affecting Adams and Juneau Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Kickapoo River at Viola. * WHEN...Until late tomorrow morning. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water begins going over Highway 131/56 in Viola. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 15.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.6 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late this evening. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.5 feet on 07/16/2024. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional river and weather information is available at www.weather.gov/lacrosse. The next statement will be issued this morning by 1115 AM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 6 at 10:14AM CDT until April 8 at 11:30AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Effective: Mon April 6, 2026, 3:14 PM
Expires: Tue April 7, 2026, 6:15 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Kickapoo River at Soldiers Grove affecting Crawford County. Kickapoo River at Gays Mills affecting Crawford County. Kickapoo River at Readstown affecting Vernon County. Kickapoo River at Viola affecting Richland and Vernon Counties. Kickapoo River at Steuben affecting Crawford County. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Wisconsin River at Castle Rock Dam affecting Adams and Juneau Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Kickapoo River at Soldiers Grove. * WHEN...Until late Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Water may begin to flood the park and campground area in the old section of town. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:40 AM CDT Monday the stage was 13.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.0 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.1 feet on 05/24/2004. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional river and weather information is available at www.weather.gov/lacrosse. The next statement will be issued this morning by 1115 AM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 6 at 10:14AM CDT until April 9 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Effective: Mon April 6, 2026, 3:14 PM
Expires: Tue April 7, 2026, 6:15 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Kickapoo River at Soldiers Grove affecting Crawford County. Kickapoo River at Gays Mills affecting Crawford County. Kickapoo River at Readstown affecting Vernon County. Kickapoo River at Viola affecting Richland and Vernon Counties. Kickapoo River at Steuben affecting Crawford County. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Wisconsin River at Castle Rock Dam affecting Adams and Juneau Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Kickapoo River at Steuben. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon to early Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, Water reaches the bottom support beams of the bridge. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 11.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 12.3 feet Wednesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.3 feet on 07/02/1998. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional river and weather information is available at www.weather.gov/lacrosse. The next statement will be issued this morning by 1115 AM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 6 at 10:14AM CDT until April 9 at 7:25PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Effective: Mon April 6, 2026, 3:14 PM
Expires: Tue April 7, 2026, 6:15 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Kickapoo River at Soldiers Grove affecting Crawford County. Kickapoo River at Gays Mills affecting Crawford County. Kickapoo River at Readstown affecting Vernon County. Kickapoo River at Viola affecting Richland and Vernon Counties. Kickapoo River at Steuben affecting Crawford County. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Wisconsin River at Castle Rock Dam affecting Adams and Juneau Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Kickapoo River at Gays Mills. * WHEN...Until Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Moderate flooding is possible in and around Gays Mills. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 13.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.4 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.5 feet on 07/10/2000. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional river and weather information is available at www.weather.gov/lacrosse. The next statement will be issued this morning by 1115 AM CDT.