Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 10:17AM CDT until April 27 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 25, 2025 - 8:17am
Expires:
April 25, 2025 - 8:30pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers 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 Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Water surrounds seasonal homes along Old
River Rd in the Blackhawk Park area including water at the base of
Calendonia/Lewiston Lee 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 Rd near Hwy V.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:15 AM CDT Friday the stage was 17.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 12.7 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:15 AM CDT Friday was 17.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.8
feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage early
Sunday morning.
- Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
17.8 feet on 04/14/2014.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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 this evening at 1030 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Columbia, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI