Severe Flood

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 7:30AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Portage, WI Source: NOAA / NWS

Details

...The National Weather Service in Green Bay has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Wisconsin...

Wisconsin River below Stevens Point affecting Portage County.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.

* WHERE...Wisconsin River below Stevens Point.

* WHEN...From this morning until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 1076.0 feet, There is widespread flooding of wooded
lowland areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:10 AM CDT Monday the stage was 1076.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 1074.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:10 AM CDT Monday was 1076.7 feet.
- Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
- Flood stage is 1076.0 feet.
- 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 this evening by 1030 PM CDT.