After a round of severe thunderstorms moved across western Wisconsin, a second round of thunderstorms developed over much of the same area during the late evening of July 19th into the early morning of the 20th. These storms produced torrential rains with rainfall totals of 6 to 8 inches common from northern Buffalo County southeast into Richland and Grant Counties. Arcadia (Trempealeau County) was hit the hardest as all roads into town were closed and water rescues had to be performed. Residents of the town of Greenfield (La Crosse County) had to be evacuated   from flood waters along Mormon Creek. Some of these evacuations had to be made using a boat. A mudslide covered part of State Highway 37 north of Alma (Buffalo County), flood waters from the Kickapoo River closed State Highways 33 and 131 in Ontario (Vernon County) and flood waters from the Pine River closed State Highway 80 north of Richland Center (Richland County). The Governor of Wisconsin declared a state of emergency for Buffalo, Crawford, Grant, Jackson, Juneau, La Crosse, Monroe, Richland, Trempealeau and Vernon Counties. A federal disaster declaration was made for Buffalo, Crawford, Grant, Jackson, La Crosse, Monroe, Richland, Trempealeau and Vernon Counties.

Flash Flood in RICHLAND, WISCONSIN
From 20-JUL-17 05:35:00 to 20-JUL-17 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: VIOLA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 186.00K
Crop damage: 3.20M
Reported by: Department of Highways

Heavy rains, with totals of 6 to 8 inches, produced flash flooding across the central and eastern sections of Richland County. The heavy rains caused the Pine River to go out of its banks which prompted sandbagging to occur in Yuba, closed State Highway 80 at County Road D and caused flooding to occur in Richland Center.

Flood in TREMPEALEAU, WISCONSIN
From 20-JUL-17 01:10:00 to 25-JUL-17 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PINE CREEK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Runoff from heavy rain pushed the Trempealeau River out of its banks in Dodge. The river crested over three feet above the flood stage at 12.19 feet.

Heavy Rain in BUFFALO, WISCONSIN
From 19-JUL-17 15:25:00 to 20-JUL-17 01:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: NELSON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

In Nelson, 7 inches of rain fell.

Flood in CRAWFORD, WISCONSIN
From 20-JUL-17 04:00:00 to 21-JUL-17 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: TOWERVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 438.00K
Crop damage: 1.60M
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Runoff from heavy rain caused flooding to occur over the eastern portions of Crawford County, especially along the Kickapoo River. This flooding closed State Highway 131 near Stueben and State Highway 171 near Gays Mills. The flooding waters in Stueben lifted asphalt up and off the road bed. Across the northeast part of the county, numerous bridge approaches were damaged by flood waters. Two homes in the county sustained major damage from the flooding with another two having minor damage.

Flood in MONROE, WISCONSIN
From 20-JUL-17 07:15:00 to 21-JUL-17 07:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: WARRENS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.05M
Crop damage: 1.90M
Reported by: Newspaper

After the initial round of flash flooding, the lingering flood waters continued to cause problems across Monroe County into Friday, July 21st. Thirty-nine families across the county had to be evacuated and another 56 were affected by the flooding. State Highway 131 in the far southern part of the county was closed because of flooding along the Kickapoo River and State Highway 27 between Leon and Sparta was also closed. Several township roads were flooded along the La Crosse and Baraboo Rivers. A total of 10 state or county highways were closed because of the flooding.  One home sustained major damage and another eight suffered minor damage.

Heavy Rain in LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN
From 19-JUL-17 17:00:00 to 20-JUL-17 03:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: LA CROSSE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

In La Crosse, 6 inches of rain fell.

Heavy Rain in CRAWFORD, WISCONSIN
From 19-JUL-17 17:35:00 to 20-JUL-17 03:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOYDTOWN
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

In the Township of Marietta, 6.25 inches of rain fell.

Heavy Rain in TREMPEALEAU, WISCONSIN
From 19-JUL-17 16:30:00 to 20-JUL-17 02:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: PINE CREEK
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Near Dodge, 6 inches of rain fell.

Flash Flood in TREMPEALEAU, WISCONSIN
From 19-JUL-17 23:31:00 to 20-JUL-17 06:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: RUSSELL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.65M
Crop damage: 2.40M
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rains, with totals of 6 to 8 inches, produced flash flooding across the southern sections of Trempealeau County. Arcadia was hit the hardest by the flash flooding. Water rescues had to be performed and all roads in and out of the city were closed due to flood waters. Oak Street was washed out and the water flooded dozens of homes and businesses. One manufacturing plant was destroyed by the flooding and a basement wall of one home collapsed. The manufacturing company lost over $1.5 million because of lost production. State Highway 95 was closed between Arcadia and the Jackson County line because of flooding along Turton and Lakes Coulee Creeks and the Trempealeau River. In Galesville, business along Tamarack Creek were inundated by flood water, including the fire station. The swing bridge over the creek was washed away. Numerous roads were covered by 1 to 2 feet of water including portions of U.S. Highway 53, State Highway 93 and County Roads D and T. At least 15 roads across the county were closed because of the flooding.

Flood in TREMPEALEAU, WISCONSIN
From 20-JUL-17 06:30:00 to 21-JUL-17 06:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: RUSSELL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.56M
Crop damage: 947.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

After the initial flash flooding across Trempealeau County, the flood waters continued to cause problems through July 20th into the 21st. Flooding along the Little Tamarack Creek caused evacuations to occur in Galesville and flooded the fire department building. Homes in Galesville and Blair were reported to have 5 to 6 feet of water in some basements. Two homes were destroyed, 12 sustained major damage and 52 suffered minor damage during the flooding.

Flood in CRAWFORD, WISCONSIN
From 20-JUL-17 11:45:00 to 26-JUL-17 09:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELL CENTER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Runoff from heavy rains pushed the Kickapoo River out of its banks in Gays Mills. The river crested just over five feet above the flood stage at 18.08 feet.

Flood in VERNON, WISCONSIN
From 20-JUL-17 00:35:00 to 21-JUL-17 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ONTARIO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Runoff from heavy rains pushed the Kickapoo River out of its banks in Ontario. The river crested over five feet above the flood stage at 23.17 feet. This was a crest of record for this site.

Flood in VERNON, WISCONSIN
From 20-JUL-17 02:50:00 to 24-JUL-17 23:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: READSTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Runoff from heavy rains pushed the Kickapoo River out of its banks in Readstown. The river crested almost eight feet above the flood stage at 18.77 feet.

Flood in VERNON, WISCONSIN
From 20-JUL-17 03:15:00 to 24-JUL-17 01:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: KICKAPOO CENTER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Runoff from heavy rains pushed the Kickapoo River out of its banks in Viola. The river crested over six feet above the flood stage at 20.25 feet.

Flood in CRAWFORD, WISCONSIN
From 20-JUL-17 04:00:00 to 24-JUL-17 22:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: SOLDIERS GROVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Runoff from heavy rains pushed the Kickapoo River out of its banks in Soldiers Grove. The river crested almost five feet above the flood stage at 17.75 feet.

Flash Flood in VERNON, WISCONSIN
From 20-JUL-17 03:00:00 to 20-JUL-17 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: STODDARD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 289.00K
Crop damage: 3.60M
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rains, with totals of 6 to 8 inches, produced flash flooding across the central and eastern sections of Vernon County. The headwaters of the Kickapoo River quickly went out of the banks and caused widespread flooding in Ontario. Much of the town was covered in flood waters that prompted State Highways 33 and 131 to be closed. Evacuations were performed east of Westby along Bloomingdale Road, which was closed because of flooding. A mudslide east of Viroqua covered State Highway 56. A rock slide occurred on Mohawk Valley Road north of Stoddard. Water covered County Road P and Spring Coulee Road northeast of Coon Valley and State Highway 162 between Coon Valley and Stoddard. Because of the flooding, campers were evacuated from numerous campgrounds across the county.

Flood in BUFFALO, WISCONSIN
From 20-JUL-17 06:30:00 to 21-JUL-17 06:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUFFALO CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 527.00K
Crop damage: 1.20M
Reported by: Law Enforcement

After the initial flash flooding across Buffalo County, the flood waters continued to cause problems through July 20th into the 21st. Flood waters along Eagle Creek washed out a bridge on County Road G north of Fountain City.

Lightning in TREMPEALEAU, WISCONSIN
From 20-JUL-17 03:15:00 to 20-JUL-17 03:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: GALESVILLE
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A lightning strike started an apartment building fire just west of Galesville. Six apartment units were a total loss as a result of the fire.

Flood in LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN
From 20-JUL-17 07:15:00 to 21-JUL-17 07:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: STEVENSTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.30M
Crop damage: 1.10M
Reported by: Law Enforcement

After the initial round of flash flooding, the flood waters continued to cause problems into Friday, July 21st. Numerous roads across the county remained closed until the flood waters receded.

Flood in VERNON, WISCONSIN
From 20-JUL-17 03:55:00 to 21-JUL-17 21:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: LA FARGE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Runoff from heavy rains pushed the Kickapoo River out of its banks in La Farge. The river crested over three above the flood stage at 15.16 feet.

Flash Flood in JACKSON, WISCONSIN
From 20-JUL-17 02:00:00 to 20-JUL-17 07:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: TAYLOR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 303.00K
Crop damage: 1.70M
Reported by: Newspaper

After heavy rains of 4 to 6 inches, flash flooding occurred across the southwest sections of Jackson County. French Creek went out of its banks sending water over County Road X southeast of Taylor. The townships of Springfield, Franklin and North Bend were hit the hardest with several roads either washed out or damaged from the flooding. Two homes sustained minor damage during the flooding.

Heavy Rain in VERNON, WISCONSIN
From 19-JUL-17 18:10:00 to 20-JUL-17 03:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: HILLSBORO
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

In Hillsboro, 7 inches of rain fell.

Flood in VERNON, WISCONSIN
From 20-JUL-17 08:00:00 to 21-JUL-17 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: STODDARD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 489.00K
Crop damage: 1.70M
Reported by: Newspaper

After the initial round of flash flooding, the flood waters continued to cause problems across much of Vernon County into Friday, July 21st. More than 50 roads across the county were closed or impacted by the flood waters. In Coon Valley, the annual Trout Festival had to be cancelled and the American Legion Baseball tournament was moved to an alternate site outside of the county. Numerous homes in Westby had water in their basements. In Ontario, flood waters from the Kickapoo River covered most of the community. Numerous homes had water in their basements and dozens of cars were inundated by the flood waters with one Vernon County Sheriff's Department squad car destroyed.

Flash Flood in BUFFALO, WISCONSIN
From 19-JUL-17 22:42:00 to 20-JUL-17 06:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUFFALO CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 2.90M
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rains of 6 to 8 inches across the southern half of Buffalo County produced flash flooding. A mudslide covered a portion of State Highway 37 north of Alma. Portions of County Road O were completely covered by water and the road was closed between Cochrane and State Highway 88. Numerous streets were covered by standing water in Fountain City. Around a half dozen roads were closed across the county because of the flooding.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUFFALO, WISCONSIN
From 19-JUL-17 22:35:00 to 19-JUL-17 22:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALMA
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Power lines were blown down in Alma.

Flash Flood in LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN
From 20-JUL-17 01:46:00 to 20-JUL-17 07:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: STEVENSTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.60M
Crop damage: 2.20M
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rains, with totals of 6 to 8 inches, produced flash flooding across La Crosse County. The Shelby Fire Department had to evacuate people along County Road M in the township of Greenfield. Some of these evacuations had to be made by boat. Other rescues had to be made along Kammell Coulee Road southeast of St. Joseph. County Road U was closed between Bangor and Rockland due to flooding along Fish Creek. Flood waters along Mormon Creek washed out the approaches to both sides of a bridge on Breidel Coulee Road south of Barre Mills. Some streets in Onalaska were washed out or completely underwater. Numerous streets in the city of La Crosse were underwater causing a giant sinkhole to form near Myrick Park. Every state and county highway, with the exception of Interstate 90 and U.S. Highway 53, sustained some damage. At least 60 township roads across the county were closed or impacted by flood waters. In Bangor, flood waters from Dutch Creek washed away the pedestrian walking bridge in Veterans Memorial Park. Boats on Lake Neshonoc broke loose from their moorings and became lodged against the dam. All the trails in the Hixton Forest suffered erosion damage that caused holes and blowouts to form. The damage to the trails caused a mountain bike race course to be limited to trails that stayed on top of the bluffs. A bike trail along Halfway Creek near Holmen was washed out in several places with other damage caused by logjams and debris in the water.

Heavy Rain in TREMPEALEAU, WISCONSIN
From 19-JUL-17 16:05:00 to 20-JUL-17 02:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARCADIA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

In Arcadia, 7.44 inches of rain fell.

Flood in MONROE, WISCONSIN
From 20-JUL-17 03:10:00 to 21-JUL-17 02:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPARTA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Runoff from heavy rains pushed the La Crosse River out of its banks in Sparta. The river crested almost four feet above the flood state at 12.26 feet. This was a crest of record for this site.

Flood in LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN
From 20-JUL-17 01:25:00 to 25-JUL-17 02:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: MEDARY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Runoff from heavy rains pushed the La Crosse River out of its banks near La Crosse. The river crested almost four and a half feet above the flood stage at 11.94 feet. This was a crest of record for this site.

Flash Flood in MONROE, WISCONSIN
From 20-JUL-17 03:30:00 to 20-JUL-17 07:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: WARRENS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.10M
Crop damage: 1.10M
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rains, with totals of 6 to 8 inches, produced flash flooding across the western and central sections of Monroe County. A mudslide occurred between Sparta and Tomah in the Jackson Pass area that blocked State Highway 16. In Sparta, water spilled over the dam at Perch Lake prompting officials to advise people who lived downstream along the La Crosse River to evacuate, including a trailer park and water went over several roads. Around 10 roads across the county were closed because of the flooding.

Flood in RICHLAND, WISCONSIN
From 20-JUL-17 08:00:00 to 21-JUL-17 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: VIOLA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 211.00K
Crop damage: 1.00M
Reported by: Law Enforcement

After the initial flash flooding across Richland County, the flooding continued to cause problems through July 20th into the 21st. The flooding along the Pine River prompted an apartment complex to be evacuated and a shelter to be opened in Richland Center. Over a dozen roads were closed across the county because of the flooding. Nine homes sustained minor damage during the flooding.

Heavy Rain in TREMPEALEAU, WISCONSIN
From 19-JUL-17 16:20:00 to 20-JUL-17 02:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: IDUNA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Northwest of Ettrick, 6.24 inches of rain fell.

Flood in CRAWFORD, WISCONSIN
From 21-JUL-17 16:40:00 to 27-JUL-17 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: STEUBEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Runoff from heavy rains pushed the Kickapoo River out of its banks in Steuben. The river crested almost four feet above the flood stage at 15.98 feet.

Flood in TREMPEALEAU, WISCONSIN
From 20-JUL-17 01:50:00 to 20-JUL-17 20:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: DEWEY CORNERS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Runoff from heavy rains pushed the Trempealeau River out of its banks in Arcadia. The river crested over a foot and half above the flood stage at 9.61 feet.