Active AlertsBluffview, WI

Flood Warning

Issued at Sun 11:01 PM Apr. 5
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Wisconsin Baraboo River At Reedsburg affecting Sauk County.
What: Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
Where: Baraboo River at Reedsburg.
When: Until late Wednesday morning.
Impacts: At 16.0 feet, There is widespread inundation of lowland in the Reedsburg area. Floodwaters affect West Second Street, Granite Avenue and South Webb Avenue along the river. Water affects the concrete deck of the South Webb Avenue bridge. Floodwaters are into Webb Park and Smith Conservancy. The Public Works Yard is under 2 to 2.5 feet of water.
Additional Details: - At 10:00 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 14.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 PM CDT Sunday was 14.5 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.5 feet early Tuesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 16.9 feet on 09/24/2016. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Recommended Action

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 1115 AM CDT.

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