Active AlertsBrokaw, WI

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Wisconsin Wisconsin River at Rothschild affecting Marathon County.
: The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin Wisconsin River below Biron Reservoir affecting Wood County. For the Wisconsin Riverincluding Otter Rapids-Eagle River, Rainbow Reservoir, Rhinelander, Alice Lake Reservoir, Hat Rapids Dam, Tomahawk Dam, Grandfather Dam, Wausau, Alexander Reservoir, Merrill, Rothschild, Dubay Reservoir, Whiting Dam, Stevens Point, Biron Reservoir, Wisconsin Rapid
S: Minor flooding is forecast.
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Wisconsin River at Rothschild.
When: Until Wednesday evening.
Impacts: At 25.0 feet, a public boat landing on the west side of the river is covered with water.
Additional Details: - At 9:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 25.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 18.0 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 PM CDT Tuesday was 25.9 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to fall below flood stage late tonight and continue falling to 15.7 feet Tuesday, April 21. - Flood stage is 25.0 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 25.9 feet on 04/20/1996. - 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. The next statement will be issued Wednesday afternoon by 115 PM CDT.