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Flood Warning
The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Wisconsin Yellow River at Babcock affecting Wood County. For the Yellow Riverincluding Pittsville, BabcockMinor flooding is forecast.
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Yellow River at Babcock.
When: Until Monday morning.
Impacts: At 12.0 feet, Flooding is confined mainly to agricultural and wooded lowland and marshes.
Additional Details: - At 10:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 12.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 AM CDT Sunday was 13.6 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to fall below flood stage late this afternoon and continue falling to 3.7 feet Sunday, April 12. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 12.9 feet on 07/16/2010. - 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 late tonight by 130 AM CDT.