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 15 at 9:10PM CDT until April 17 at 8:30PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 2:10 AM
Expires: Thu April 16, 2026, 5:15 PM

...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 Galesville affecting Trempealeau and La Crosse Counties. Wisconsin River at Castle Rock Dam affecting Juneau and Adams Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Kickapoo River at Viola. * WHEN...Until Friday evening. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Banker Park and Campground in Viola experiences significant flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 3:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 14.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.8 feet on 06/13/2004. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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 through flooded areas. Additional river and weather information is available at www.weather.gov/lacrosse. The next statement will be issued Thursday morning by 945 AM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 15 at 9:10PM CDT until April 19 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 2:10 AM
Expires: Thu April 16, 2026, 5:15 PM

...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 Galesville affecting Trempealeau and La Crosse Counties. Wisconsin River at Castle Rock Dam affecting Juneau and Adams Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Kickapoo River at Readstown. * WHEN...From Thursday evening to Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, The park along the river experiences significant flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:59 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 9.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow evening and crest Friday 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

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 through flooded areas. Additional river and weather information is available at www.weather.gov/lacrosse. The next statement will be issued Thursday morning by 945 AM CDT.

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:51AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 9:51 AM
Expires: Thu April 16, 2026, 1:00 PM

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 headlights.

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 5:12AM CDT until April 17 at 8:30PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 10:12 AM
Expires: Fri April 17, 2026, 1:15 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Kickapoo River at Gays Mills affecting Crawford 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. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Kickapoo River at Viola. * WHEN...Until tomorrow evening. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Banker Park and Campground in Viola experiences significant flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - There is no current observed data. - Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow morning and continue falling to 9.6 feet Wednesday evening. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.8 feet on 06/13/2004. - 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 Warning issued April 16 at 5:12AM CDT until April 19 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 10:12 AM
Expires: Fri April 17, 2026, 1:15 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Kickapoo River at Gays Mills affecting Crawford 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. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Kickapoo River at Readstown. * WHEN...From this evening to Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, The park along the river experiences significant flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:59 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 9.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this evening to a crest of 11.5 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday evening. - 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.