A couple rounds of thunderstorms moved across southwest Wisconsin during the afternoon and evening of September 12th. These storms dropped 3 to 4 inches of rain on the region and with already saturated soils, flash flooding occurred across parts of Grant and Crawford Counties. Across the northwest portion of Grant County, nearly every township road was closed across three townships prompting two school districts to cancel classes on the 13th. In Crawford County, State Highway 35 was closed between Prairie du Chien and Ferryville and U.S. Highway 61 near the Wisconsin River was also closed because of debris on the road. In Prairie du Chien, the mayor declared a state of emergency after numerous homes were damaged by the flooding.

Flash Flood in CRAWFORD, WISCONSIN
From 12-SEP-19 17:45:00 to 13-SEP-19 02:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: FERRYVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 600.00K
Crop damage: 12.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Runoff from heavy rains caused flash flooding to occur across the southern portion of Crawford County. State Highway 35 was closed between Prairie du Chien and Ferryville because of debris washed down from the nearby bluffs and onto the road. Extensive damage was done to a road construction project just north of Prairie du Chien. U.S. Highway 61 was also closed just north of the Wisconsin River because of debris from the nearby bluffside. Numerous homes in Prairie du Chien sustained damage from the flooding. Because of the large amount of mud that flowed into parts of the city, some residents were unable to leave their neighborhoods until city crews were able to clear the streets. A state of emergency was declared by the mayor. Creeks went out of their banks near Mt. Zion.

Flood in CRAWFORD, WISCONSIN
From 12-SEP-19 21:38:00 to 13-SEP-19 20:55:00 (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 rain pushed the Kickapoo River out of its banks in Gays Mills. The river crested around a half foot above the flood stage at 13.55 feet on the 13th.

Flood in TREMPEALEAU, WISCONSIN
From 12-SEP-19 22:15:00 to 13-SEP-19 05:22:00 (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 rain pushed the Trempealeau River out of its banks in Arcadia. The river crested less than a half foot above the flood stage at 8.31 feet on the 13th.

Heavy Rain in CRAWFORD, WISCONSIN
From 12-SEP-19 17:00:00 to 12-SEP-19 22:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT ZION
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Southeast of Mount Zion, 4.63 inches of rain fell.

Flood in JACKSON, WISCONSIN
From 13-SEP-19 08:20:00 to 13-SEP-19 20:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: VAUDREUIL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Runoff from heavy rain pushed the Black River out of its banks in Black River Falls. The river crested a foot above the flood stage at 48 feet.

Flash Flood in GRANT, WISCONSIN
From 12-SEP-19 17:53:00 to 12-SEP-19 21:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLOOMINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 900.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Runoff from heavy rains caused flash flooding to occur across the northwest portion of Grant County. Nearly every township road was closed because of flood damage across Wyalusing, Millville and Woodman townships. Roads were also closed in and near Fennimore. Water over the road, debris on the road and mudslides affected U.S. Highway 61 for about 5 miles south of Boscobel.

Flood in JUNEAU, WISCONSIN
From 15-SEP-19 06:15:00 to 16-SEP-19 16:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: NECEDAH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Runoff from heavy rain pushed the Yellow River out of its banks in Necedah. The river crested a foot and a half above the flood stage at 16.54 feet on the 16th.

Flash Flood in GRANT, WISCONSIN
From 12-SEP-19 18:14:00 to 12-SEP-19 21:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: POTOSI
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Runoff from heavy rain caused flash flooding to occur near Potosi and Dickeyville. Roads were closed in and near Potosi. Near Dickeyville, an estimated five feet of water from McAdam Branch Creek was flowing over a road.

Flood in CRAWFORD, WISCONSIN
From 12-SEP-19 18:48:00 to 15-SEP-19 17:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: STEUBEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Runoff from heavy rain pushed the Kickapoo River out of its banks in Steuben. The river crested less than a foot above the flood stage at 12.63 feet on the 13th.

Flood in GRANT, WISCONSIN
From 12-SEP-19 20:36:00 to 13-SEP-19 06:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCKVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Runoff from heavy rain pushed the Platte River out of its banks near Rockville. The river crested just over two feet above the flood stage at 11.05 feet on the 12th.