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 17 at 10:28PM CDT until April 23 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Effective: Sat April 18, 2026, 3:28 AM
Expires: Sat April 18, 2026, 6:30 PM

...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Wisconsin... Mississippi River at McGregor affecting Grant, Clayton, Crawford and Allamakee Counties. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Mississippi River at McGregor. * WHEN...From Monday morning to early Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...At 16.5 feet, Water may begin to go over the road covering part of Highway C near Highway 18. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 PM CDT Friday the stage was 13.1 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. 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 Saturday afternoon by 130 PM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:28PM CDT until April 20 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Effective: Sat April 18, 2026, 3:28 AM
Expires: Sat April 18, 2026, 6:30 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Kickapoo River at Steuben affecting Crawford County. Wisconsin River at Muscoda affecting Grant, Iowa and Richland Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Black River Near Galesville affecting La Crosse and Trempealeau Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Kickapoo River at Steuben. * WHEN...From late Saturday night to 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 9:45 PM CDT Friday the stage was 11.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Sunday morning to a crest of 12.1 feet Sunday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday evening. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.2 feet on 04/29/2008. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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 Saturday afternoon by 130 PM CDT.

Flood Watch issued April 18 at 9:37AM CDT until April 23 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Effective: Sat April 18, 2026, 2:37 PM
Expires: Sun April 19, 2026, 2:45 PM

...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Wisconsin... Mississippi River at McGregor affecting Crawford, Clayton, Grant and Allamakee Counties. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Mississippi River at McGregor. * WHEN...From Monday morning to early Thursday morning. * 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 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 13.6 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached late Monday morning. - Flood stage is 16.0 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. 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 Sunday morning by 945 AM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:28PM CDT until April 22 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Effective: Sat April 18, 2026, 3:28 AM
Expires: Sat April 18, 2026, 6:30 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Kickapoo River at Steuben affecting Crawford County. Wisconsin River at Muscoda affecting Grant, Iowa and Richland Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Black River Near Galesville affecting La Crosse and Trempealeau Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record. * WHERE...Wisconsin River at Muscoda. * WHEN...Until late Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, There is extensive lowland flooding. However no flooding has been reported in Muscoda in previous years. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 PM CDT Friday the stage was 8.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this evening to a crest of 9.9 feet early Sunday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Tuesday afternoon. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.9 feet on 03/29/1935. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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 Saturday afternoon by 130 PM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 9:35AM CDT until April 22 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Effective: Sat April 18, 2026, 2:35 PM
Expires: Sun April 19, 2026, 2:45 PM

...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Wisconsin River at Muscoda affecting Grant, Iowa and Richland Counties. .Minor flooding is expected along the Wisconsin River at Muscoda. It is expected to rise to a crest of 10.0 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Wednesday morning. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record. * WHERE...Wisconsin River at Muscoda. * WHEN...Until Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, There is extensive lowland flooding. However no flooding has been reported in Muscoda in previous years. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 9.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 AM CDT Saturday was 9.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.0 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.0 feet on 04/14/1951. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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 Sunday morning by 945 AM CDT.