Alertes en vigueurColumbia

The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin Wisconsin River At Portage affecting Columbia County.
What: Flooding is possible.
Where: Wisconsin River at Portage.
When: From Monday morning to late Friday morning.
Impacts: At 18.5 feet, Floodwaters affect River Shores Road about 3 miles upstream of Portage in the Town of Lewiston and River Oaks Road about 7 miles downstream of Portage in the Town of Dekorra in Columbia County. Water over Levee Rd and Tritz Rd. There is widespread flooding of roads in the Blackhawk Park Area including West Lake RoadBlackhawk Road and Wood Street. The Blackhawk Park area is on the south side of the river about 3 miles south of Portage.
Additional Details: - At 11:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 15.3 feet. - ForecastFlood stage may be reached late tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor rising water levels and be prepared for possible flood warnings. If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued late tonight at 1215 AM CDT.

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Wisconsin Baraboo River Near Baraboo affecting Columbia and Sauk Counties.
What: Minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Baraboo River near Baraboo.
When: From Tuesday morning to Thursday afternoon.
Impacts: At 18.0 feet, If Wisconsin River at Portage up to 17 feet also, water approaches gravel of I-39 off ramp to Cascade Mt Rd. There is widespread flooding of agricultural land.
Additional Details: - At 10:00 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 14.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise above flood stage Tuesday morning to a crest of 17.6 feet early Wednesday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 17.6 feet on 02/27/1985. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Monday morning at 1100 AM CDT.