Owen Memorial Park, WI Weather Warnings

Flood Watch issued May 28 at 1:59PM CDT until May 30 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI ...The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan WI has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Wisconsin River At Portage affecting Columbia County. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Wisconsin River at Portage. * WHEN...From late Wednesday night to Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, There is general overflow of the river. Water is near homes in the Blackhawk Park area of Portage on the south side of the river along Old River Road. Floodwaters are over West Lake Road and Blackhawk Road in the Blackhawk Park area. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:30 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 15.3 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached early Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 1000 PM CDT.

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