Avisos

Flood Warning issued May 29 at 9:41PM CDT until May 30 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers inWisconsin...Wisconsin River At Portage affecting Columbia County.ROCK RIVER near LEBANON-3 E-HWY MM BRIDGE affecting Dodge County.* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.* WHERE...Wisconsin River at Portage.* WHEN...Until early tomorrow afternoon.* IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, There is general overflow of the river.Water is near homes in the Blackhawk Park area of Portage on thesouth side of the river along Old River Road. Floodwaters are overWest Lake Road and Blackhawk Road in the Blackhawk Park area.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 9:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 17.0 feet.- Bankfull stage is 12.7 feet.- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hoursending at 9:30 PM CDT Wednesday was 17.0 feet.- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stagetomorrow morning and continue falling to 12.5 feet Wednesday,June 05.- Flood stage is 17.0 feet.- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of17.0 feet on 04/29/1994.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/floodTurn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flooddeaths occur in vehicles.Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drivecars through flooded areas.Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.The next statement will be issued Thursday morning at 945 AM CDT.

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