Flood — Columbia, Wisconsin

2025-04-01 to 2025-04-03 · near Portage, Columbia, Wisconsin

Event narrative

Water surrounds seasonal homes along Old River Rd. in the Blackhawk Park area including water at the base of Caledonia/Lewiston Levee on Old River Rd. Old River Rd, W. Lake Rd, Sec K Rd., Blackhawk Rd. are covered with water. West Lane Rd. in the Long Lake area has 4 feet of water over it in places. In the Town of Dekorra, about 12 homes are flooded on Hwy V. Water is over River Oaks Rd. and Oak Knoll Dr. near Hwy V.

Wider weather episode

A rainy period over the upper and middle WI River valley and snow melt raised water levels to flood stage at the Wisconsin River at Portage for the early portion of April.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1240172. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.