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 16 at 10:58AM CDT until April 18 at 2:30PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 3:58 PM
Expires: Fri April 17, 2026, 4:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Kickapoo River at Gays Mills affecting Crawford County. Kickapoo River at Viola affecting Richland and Vernon Counties. Kickapoo River at Readstown affecting Vernon County. .Around 7 inches of rain has fallen this month in the Kickapoo River Basin. This is resulting in minor flooding. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Kickapoo River at Readstown. * WHEN...From this afternoon to early Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, The park along the river experiences significant flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:59 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 10.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this afternoon to a crest of 11.5 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Saturday morning. - 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

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 evening by 815 PM CDT.

Flood Watch issued April 17 at 4:41AM CDT until April 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Effective: Fri April 17, 2026, 9:41 AM
Expires: Fri April 17, 2026, 9:45 PM

Another round of storms is expected to impact the area this afternoon and evening. Increased moisture across the area will allow these storms to be efficient rainfall producers as they move through. There is potential for repeated rounds of activity, especially east of the Mississippi River, where significant rainfall has already occurred this week. With soils already saturated and plenty of ponding across southwest and central Wisconsin, any additional rainfall will significantly increase the potential for flash flooding or areal flooding. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, southwest, and west central Wisconsin, including the following counties, in central Wisconsin, Adams and Juneau. In southwest Wisconsin, Crawford, Grant, Richland and Vernon. In west central Wisconsin, Monroe. * WHEN...From 1 PM CDT this afternoon through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Additional rainfall of .5 to 2 inches is possible across areas where soils and basins are almost completely saturated from previous rainfall - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Flood Watch issued April 16 at 10:58AM CDT until April 20 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 3:58 PM
Expires: Fri April 17, 2026, 4:00 PM

...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Kickapoo River at Steuben affecting Crawford County. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Kickapoo River at Steuben. * WHEN...From Saturday afternoon to early Monday morning. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Water starts to affect business and residences and minor flooding affects lowlands and lower roads. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 11.4 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached early Saturday afternoon. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding. Additional river and weather information is available at www.weather.gov/lacrosse. The next statement will be issued Friday morning by 1100 AM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 10:58AM CDT until April 19 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 3:58 PM
Expires: Fri April 17, 2026, 4:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Kickapoo River at Gays Mills affecting Crawford County. Kickapoo River at Viola affecting Richland and Vernon Counties. Kickapoo River at Readstown affecting Vernon County. .Around 7 inches of rain has fallen this month in the Kickapoo River Basin. This is resulting in minor flooding. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Kickapoo River at Gays Mills. * WHEN...Until late Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Water begins to cover roads near the river, including Sand Hill Road near Bell Center. Minor flooding occurs in areas adjacent to the river, including Robb Park in Gays Mills. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 12.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tomorrow morning to a crest of 13.5 feet Saturday morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.5 feet on 06/14/2004. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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 evening by 815 PM CDT.

Flood Watch issued April 16 at 8:55PM CDT until April 23 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Effective: Fri April 17, 2026, 1:55 AM
Expires: Fri April 17, 2026, 5:00 PM

...The Flood Watch is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Wisconsin... Mississippi River at McGregor affecting Grant, Allamakee, Clayton and Crawford Counties. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Mississippi River at McGregor. * WHEN...From Monday morning to Thursday, April 23. * IMPACTS...At 16.5 feet, Water may begin to go over the road covering part of Highway C near Highway 18. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 12.5 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached late Monday morning. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding. Additional river and weather information is available at www.weather.gov/lacrosse. The next statement will be issued Friday afternoon by noon CDT.