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 Watch issued April 15 at 12:16PM CDT until April 16 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Effective: Wed April 15, 2026, 5:16 PM
Expires: Thu April 16, 2026, 5:30 AM

Another round of thunderstorms this afternoon and evening will pose a threat for heavy rain. This could cause additional chances for flash flooding, rises on area creeks and streams, and will likely exacerbate ongoing river flooding across portions of Southwest and Central Wisconsin. Given the saturated soils across much of this area from previous rain events over the past few days, additional rainfall could create hazardous conditions. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is 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 4 PM CDT this afternoon through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - An additional .5 to 1.5 inches of rain may fall this afternoon into tonight as heavy rain is expected from thunderstorms. - 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 Warning issued April 15 at 10:00AM CDT until April 19 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Effective: Wed April 15, 2026, 3:00 PM
Expires: Thu April 16, 2026, 8:00 AM

...The National Weather Service in La Crosse WI has issued a Flood Warning 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 late tonight to early Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, The park along the river experiences significant flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:59 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 9.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just after midnight tonight to a crest of 12.1 feet early Friday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday 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 late tonight by 300 AM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 15 at 10:00AM CDT until April 18 at 8:30AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Effective: Wed April 15, 2026, 3:00 PM
Expires: Thu April 16, 2026, 8:00 AM

...The National Weather Service in La Crosse WI has issued a Flood Warning 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 Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Banker Park and Campground in Viola experiences significant flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:50 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 13.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this morning to a crest of 15.2 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage Friday evening. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.2 feet on 03/24/2011. - 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 late tonight by 300 AM CDT.

Flood Watch issued April 15 at 10:00AM CDT until April 21 at 2:12AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Effective: Wed April 15, 2026, 3:00 PM
Expires: Thu April 16, 2026, 6:00 AM

...The National Weather Service in La Crosse WI has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Kickapoo River at Gays Mills affecting Crawford County. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Kickapoo River at Gays Mills. * WHEN...From late Thursday night to early Tuesday morning. * 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 Wednesday the stage was 11.1 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached early Friday morning. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor rising water levels and be prepared for possible flood warnings. Additional river and weather information is available at www.weather.gov/lacrosse. The next statement will be issued late tonight by 100 AM CDT.

Flood Watch issued April 15 at 3:50AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Effective: Wed April 15, 2026, 8:50 AM
Expires: Thu April 16, 2026, 12:00 AM

...The National Weather Service in La Crosse WI has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Wisconsin River at Muscoda affecting Iowa, Grant and Richland zones. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Wisconsin River at Muscoda. * WHEN...From late Friday night until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 9.6 feet, Homes on W Lakeshore Drive and E Lakeshore Drive along Avoca Lake (inlet of Wisconsin River) begin sandbagging. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 6.1 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached early Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 9.0 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 this evening by 700 PM CDT.