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The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin Wisconsin River below Biron Reservoir affecting Wood County. Wisconsin River below Whiting Dam affecting Portage County. Wisconsin River below Stevens Point affecting Portage County. Wisconsin River below Wausau affecting Marathon County. For the Wisconsin RiverWausau, Whiting Dam, Biron Reservoir and Stevens PointMinor flooding is forecast.
What: Minor flooding is occurring.
Where: Wisconsin River below Whiting Dam.
When: Until further notice.
Impacts: At 1053.0 feet, Widespread flooding in wooded land adjacent to the river. Flood waters approach homes in low-lying areas on Park Drive west of Plover.
Additional Details: - At 7:10 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 1054.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 1051.0 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:10 PM CDT Wednesday was 1054.9 feet. - ForecastNo forecast is available for this location. - Flood stage is 1053.0 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 1054.2 feet on 05/19/2017. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/grb The next statement will be issued Thursday afternoon by 1215 PM CDT.