Alertes en vigueurLodi, WI

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Wisconsin Wisconsin River At Portage affecting Columbia County.
What: Moderate flooding is forecast.
Where: Wisconsin River at Portage.
When: Until Friday afternoon.
Impacts: At 18.0 feet, Water surrounds seasonal homes along Old River Rd in the Blackhawk Park area including water at the base of Caledonia/Lewiston Levee on Old River Rd. Old River Rd, W Lake Rd, Sec K Rd, Blackhawk Rd covered with water. West Lane Rd in Long Lake area has 4 feet of water over it in places. In the Town of Dekorra, about 12 homes are flooded on Hwy V. Water over River Oaks Rd and Oak Knoll Dr near Hwy V.
Additional Details: - At 8:30 AM CDT Monday the stage was 16.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.7 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise above flood stage this afternoon to a crest of 18.1 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage late Friday morning. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 18.1 feet on 04/16/2002. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 1045 PM CDT.