Active AlertsCascade Mountain, WI

The Flood Warning is extended for the following river in Wisconsin Baraboo River Near Baraboo affecting Columbia and Sauk Counties.
What: Minor flooding is occurring.
Where: Baraboo River near Baraboo.
When: Until late this afternoon.
Impacts: At 16.0 feet, The effects of flooding at this level are confined mainly to agricultural land.
Additional Details: - At 10:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 16.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 AM CDT Friday was 16.9 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to fall below flood stage late this morning and continue falling to 9.7 feet on Friday, April 17. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 15.9 feet on 04/12/2008. - 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 this afternoon at 515 PM CDT.