Weather Alerts for Columbia County NWS Alert History Here Issued by the National Weather Service |
Flood Warning
Flood Watch
 FLOOD WARNING |
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| COLUMBIA COUNTY | ||
Areas Affected: Columbia, WI |
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| Effective: Wed, 4/15 4:13am | Updated: Wed, 4/15 6:12am | Urgency: Immediate |
| Expires: Wed, 4/15 4:15pm | Severity: Severe | Certainty: Observed |
Details:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Wisconsin River At Portage affecting Columbia County. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wisconsin River at Portage. * WHEN...Until late Monday evening. * IMPACTS...At 20.5 feet, Indian trail in Lake Delton area is flooded. Other roads that are flooded are River Oaks Road in the Town of Dekorra, River Shores Road in the Town of Lewiston, Levee Road, Wood Street, Summit St, Conant St and parts of Thunderbird Road in the Portage area. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 18.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.7 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 PM CDT Tuesday was 18.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.3 feet Friday evening. It will then fall below flood stage Monday afternoon. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 20.2 feet on 03/17/1973. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood Information: Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 415 PM CDT. |
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 DENSE FOG ADVISORY |
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| COLUMBIA COUNTY | ||
Areas Affected: Marquette - Green Lake - Sauk - Columbia |
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| Effective: Wed, 4/15 3:23am | Updated: Wed, 4/15 6:12am | Urgency: Expected |
| Expires: Wed, 4/15 9:00am | Severity: Moderate | Certainty: Likely |
Details:
* WHAT...Visibility one half mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Columbia, Green Lake, Marquette, and Sauk Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. Information: If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. |
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 FLOOD WATCH |
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| COLUMBIA COUNTY | ||
Areas Affected: Columbia, WI - Sauk, WI |
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| Effective: Wed, 4/15 4:13am | Updated: Wed, 4/15 6:12am | Urgency: Future |
| Expires: Wed, 4/15 12:15pm | Severity: Severe | Certainty: Possible |
Details:
...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Wisconsin River At Wisconsin Dells affecting Columbia and Sauk Counties. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Wisconsin River at Wisconsin Dells. * WHEN...From Thursday morning to early Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 17.6 feet, Floodwaters affect cabins and trailers southeast of Wisconsin Dells along Levee Road, Van Hoosen Road, Indian Trail Parkway, Ingebretson Road and Norway Road. Water from the Wisconsin River backs into Hulburt Creek causing floodwaters to affect the backyards of some businesses in downtown Wisconsin Dells near Highway 13. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 3:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 14.5 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached late tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood Information: Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor rising water levels and be prepared for possible flood warnings. 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 this afternoon at 1215 PM CDT. |
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