Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 21 at 9:41PM CDT until April 22 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 21, 2026 - 7:41pm
Expires:
April 22, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...
Wisconsin River At Portage affecting Columbia County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Wisconsin River at Portage.
* WHEN...Until tomorrow morning.
* IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, 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, West Lane Rd, and
Blackhawk Road in the Blackhawk Park area.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 5:50 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 17.2 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 12.7 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 5:50 PM CDT Tuesday was 17.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise below flood stage
late this evening and then rise to a crest of 16.9 feet early
tomorrow afternoon.
- Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
17.4 feet on 04/28/2018.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Even 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock you off your feet
and a depth of 2 feet will float your car. Never try to walk, swim,
or drive through such swift water. If you come upon flood waters,
stop, turn around and go another way.
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 Wednesday morning at 700 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Columbia, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI