Severe Flood

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 8:57PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Florence, WI Source: NOAA / NWS

Details

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...

Pine River near Florence affecting Florence County.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. This approaches the flood of
record.

* WHERE...Pine River near Florence.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Several feet of water is covering a
recreational area and parking lot.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:00 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 8.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 6.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:00 PM CDT Sunday was 9.2 feet.
- Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
- Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 8.5
feet on 05/02/1972.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Recommendations

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 Monday afternoon by noon CDT.