Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 24 at 4:51PM CDT until April 26 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 24, 2025 - 2:51pm
Expires:
April 25, 2025 - 3:00am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in
Wisconsin...
Wisconsin River At Portage affecting Columbia County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Wisconsin River at Portage.
* WHEN...Until early Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, There is general overflow of the river.
Water is near homes in the Blackhawk Park area of Portage on the
south side of the river along Old River Road. Floodwaters are over
West Lake Road and Blackhawk Road in the Blackhawk Park area.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 3:30 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 17.1 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 12.7 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 3:30 PM CDT Thursday was 17.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.2
feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage
tomorrow evening.
- Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
17.1 feet on 05/07/1993.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued late tonight at 500 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Columbia, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI