Storm Impacting the Northwest U.S.; Fire Weather Conditions in Southern California; Severe Weather in the South

A Pacific storm is bringing areas of low elevation rain, moderate to heavy mountain snow, and high winds to the Northwest. Strong Santa Ana winds and very dry conditions are producing elevated to critical fire weather conditions in southern California. Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms are possible through early Wednesday morning across parts of northeast Texas into western Tennessee. Read More >

Pictures from the 1997 Spring Flood

In April of 1997, NWS La Crosse personnel took a tour of the Mississippi River in our office's area of responsiblity. Here's a look at some of the things they saw.

We apologize for the yellow lines that show up in most pictures...a faulty scanner used to scan the pictures was the cause.

Lock and Dam #4 in Alma, WI. The stage height is at 16.3 feet.	Fountain City, WI...the stage height is at 14.3 feet.	In Trempeleau WI at a stage of 14.5 feet.
The Black River at the Highway 35 crossing. The Galesville stage is at 12.7 feet.	Leidel's Landing along the Black River. Galesville stage is at 12.7 feet.	La Crosse river gage at 14.4 feet.	Lock and Dam #8 spillway near Reno. Brownsville stage is at 35.1 feet.
Winona Riverfront at 17.4 foot stage.	Roadside park, highway 61 south of Winona. Winona stage at 17.4 feet.	Highway 60 in Wabasha, looking out the car at Midtown Park.	Street near Riverfront Park in Prairie Du Chien. McGregor stage is at 17.9 feet.