Active AlertsBaraboo, WI

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Wisconsin Baraboo River Near Baraboo affecting Sauk and Columbia Counties.
: The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in WisconsinIllinoi
S: Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Kenosha and Lake Counties. Wisconsin River At Portage affecting Columbia County.
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Baraboo River near Baraboo.
When: Until Saturday 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 9:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 16.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 PM CDT Wednesday was 16.7 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.6 feet early Friday morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Saturday 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

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. 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 Thursday morning at 700 AM CDT.