On August 7, 2021, the city of La Crosse experienced 5.59 inches of rainfall, the most the area had seen in almost 140 years.

A report from the National Weather Service was issued on Wednesday at 6:26 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 7 p.m. for La Crosse and Monroe counties.

Aspen Trail in Lower Hixon Forest is temporarily closed to allow for the replacement of an existing pedestrian bridge.