Headline:
Flood Watch issued April 13 at 4:34PM CDT until April 20 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 13, 2026 - 2:34pm
Expires:
April 13, 2026 - 10:45pm
Description:
...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin...
Wisconsin River At Portage affecting Columbia County.
* WHAT...Flooding is possible.
* WHERE...Wisconsin River at Portage.
* WHEN...Until Monday, April 20.
* IMPACTS...At 19.5 feet, Floodwaters are over Wood Street in
Portage and a low spot on Thunderbird Road. Water comes up through
ground at Sunset and Franklin. Floodwaters affect River Shores
Road in the Town of Lewiston, River Oaks Road in the Town of
Dekorra, and Levee Road in the Portage area, and numerous roads in
the Blackhawk Park area about 3 miles south of Portage. Some water
on Summit St near boat landing. Water over Conant St.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:00 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 15.7 feet.
- Forecast...Flood stage may be reached early tomorrow
afternoon.
- Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding.
Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor
rising water levels and be prepared for possible flood warnings.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued late tonight at 1245 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Columbia, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI