Flood Warning issued April 24 at 4:51PM CDT until April 26 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

…The Flood Warning continues for the following river 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 early Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS…At 17.0 feet, There is general overflow of the river.
Water is near homes in the Blackhawk Park area of Portage on the
south side of the river along Old River Road. Floodwaters are over
West Lake Road and Blackhawk Road in the Blackhawk Park area.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 3:30 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 17.1 feet.
– Bankfull stage is 12.7 feet.
– Recent Activity…The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 3:30 PM CDT Thursday was 17.1 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.2
feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage
tomorrow evening.
– Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
– Flood History…This crest compares to a previous crest of
17.1 feet on 05/07/1993.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood