Active AlertsArlington, WI

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Wisconsin Baraboo River Near Baraboo affecting Columbia and Sauk Counties.
What: Minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Baraboo River near Baraboo.
When: From Tuesday morning to Thursday afternoon.
Impacts: At 18.0 feet, If Wisconsin River at Portage up to 17 feet also, water approaches gravel of I-39 off ramp to Cascade Mt Rd. There is widespread flooding of agricultural land.
Additional Details: - At 10:00 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 14.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise above flood stage Tuesday morning to a crest of 17.6 feet early Wednesday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 17.6 feet on 02/27/1985. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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 Monday morning at 1100 AM CDT.