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 7 at 10:21AM CDT until April 9 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Effective: Tue April 7, 2026, 3:21 PM
Expires: Wed April 8, 2026, 6:30 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Kickapoo River at Steuben affecting Crawford County. Kickapoo River at Gays Mills affecting Crawford County. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Kickapoo River at Soldiers Grove affecting Crawford County. .The Kickapoo River continues to slowly recede. Flood warnings remain for both Steuben and Gays Mills. Meanwhile, the Flood Warning has been cancelled at Soldiers Grove. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Kickapoo River at Steuben. * WHEN...From this morning to early Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, Water reaches the bottom support beams of the bridge. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 12.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:45 AM CDT Tuesday was 12.0 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise to 12.3 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon to 8.3 feet early Saturday afternoon. It will rise to 8.6 feet Sunday evening. It will then fall again and remain below flood stage. - 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 1130 AM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 7 at 10:21AM CDT until April 9 at 2:00AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Effective: Tue April 7, 2026, 3:21 PM
Expires: Wed April 8, 2026, 6:30 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Kickapoo River at Steuben affecting Crawford County. Kickapoo River at Gays Mills affecting Crawford County. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Kickapoo River at Soldiers Grove affecting Crawford County. .The Kickapoo River continues to slowly recede. Flood warnings remain for both Steuben and Gays Mills. Meanwhile, the Flood Warning has been cancelled at Soldiers Grove. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Kickapoo River at Gays Mills. * WHEN...Until early Thursday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 14.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:00 AM CDT Tuesday was 14.0 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise to 14.3 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon to 9.1 feet Saturday morning. It will rise to 9.7 feet early Sunday morning. It will then fall again and remain below flood stage. - 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 1130 AM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 7 at 8:38PM CDT until April 9 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Effective: Wed April 8, 2026, 1:38 AM
Expires: Wed April 8, 2026, 6:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Kickapoo River at Steuben affecting Crawford County. Kickapoo River at Gays Mills affecting Crawford County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Kickapoo River at Steuben. * WHEN...Until early Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, Water reaches the bottom support beams of the bridge. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 12.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:45 PM CDT Tuesday was 12.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is now cresting and will start to fall early Wednesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon. - 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 Wednesday afternoon by 100 PM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 7 at 8:38PM CDT until April 9 at 2:00AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Effective: Wed April 8, 2026, 1:38 AM
Expires: Wed April 8, 2026, 6:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Kickapoo River at Steuben affecting Crawford County. Kickapoo River at Gays Mills affecting Crawford County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Kickapoo River at Gays Mills. * WHEN...Until early Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Moderate flooding is possible in and around Gays Mills. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - There is no current observed data. - Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 9.0 feet Tuesday, April 14. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.1 feet on 04/14/2001. - 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 Wednesday afternoon by 100 PM CDT.

Special Weather Statement issued April 7 at 1:50PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Effective: Tue April 7, 2026, 6:50 PM
Expires: Wed April 8, 2026, 8:00 AM

Light precipitation will move in later tonight bringing another brief round of a wintry mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain to areas near and northeast of Interstate 94. The precipitation will only last for a few hours before moving out - mainly from about 3 to 6 am. Overall, snow and ice amounts will be a very light, a dusting of snow and a glaze of ice. This could cause some slick roads for the morning commute. Temperatures are expected to warm above freezing rapidly Wednesday morning. Plan for the possibility of slick roads in the early morning hours.