Headline:
Flood Watch issued April 23 at 5:26PM CDT until April 29 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 23, 2026 - 3:26pm
Expires:
April 23, 2026 - 11:30pm
Description:
...The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan WI has issued
a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Wisconsin...
Wisconsin River At Portage affecting Columbia County.
* WHAT...Flooding is possible.
* WHERE...Wisconsin River at Portage.
* WHEN...From this afternoon to early Wednesday afternoon.
* 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 7:15 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 16.2 feet.
- Forecast...Flood stage may be reached early Tuesday morning.
- 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.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued late tonight at 130 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Columbia, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI