Severe Flood

Flood Warning issued April 14 at 12:13PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Portage, WI Source: NOAA / NWS

Details

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...

Wisconsin River at Rothschild affecting Marathon County.

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

Wisconsin River below Biron Reservoir affecting Wood County.

Wisconsin River below Whiting Dam affecting Portage County.

Wisconsin River below Stevens Point affecting Portage County.

Wisconsin River below Wausau affecting Marathon County.

For the Wisconsin River...including Otter Rapids-Eagle River, Rainbow
Reservoir, Rhinelander, Alice Lake Reservoir, Hat Rapids Dam,
Tomahawk Dam, Grandfather Dam, Wausau, Alexander Reservoir, Merrill,
Rothschild, Dubay Reservoir, Whiting Dam, Stevens Point, Biron
Reservoir, Wisconsin Rapids...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.

* WHERE...Wisconsin River below Whiting Dam.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 1053.0 feet, Widespread flooding in wooded land
adjacent to the river. Flood waters approach homes in low-lying
areas on Park Drive west of Plover.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:10 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 1053.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 1051.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 10:10 AM CDT Tuesday was 1053.9 feet.
- Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
- Flood stage is 1053.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 1054.0
feet on 04/12/2014.
- 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 late tonight by 315 AM CDT.