Active spring pattern across the center of our nation with several episodes of severe weather and heavy rainfall expected into next week. The potential for very large hail, long track tornadoes, severe wind gusts, frequent cloud to ground lightning strikes and flash flooding are in the outlook. Furthermore, dangerous early season heat wave continues for the Gulf Coast states into early next week. Read More >
The Mississippi River at La Crosse, WI experienced its longest duration flooding event in recorded history in 2019, despite the river not actually reaching a new record stage. Due to spring snow melt and several rounds of rain, the river remained above flood stage (12 feet) for over 40 days from late March through early May. The previous record was 30 days, set in 2001 between April 12th and May 11th. Some additional records can be found below.
Monthly Records:
Yearly Records:
Consecutive Days Records:
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![]() A trace of the river stage reading taken on the Mississippi River at La Crosse (Mar 9th-June 13th). |