Flood Warning Issued for Columbia and Sauk Counties in Wisconsin
A Flood Warning is in effect for Columbia and Sauk Counties in Wisconsin due to minor flooding on the Baraboo River, with conditions expected to persist until April 9, 2026.
Alert Details
A Flood Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Milwaukee/Sullivan WI. It is effective from April 8, 2026, at 10:05 AM CDT.
Affected Areas
The warning affects Columbia and Sauk Counties in Wisconsin, specifically the Baraboo River near Baraboo.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to turn around and not drive through flooded roads, as most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Expected Conditions
Minor flooding is occurring and forecast. The river stage is at 16.2 feet, with a flood stage of 16.0 feet, and it is expected to crest at 16.6 feet this evening, leading to widespread flooding of agricultural land and potential impacts to parking lots and roads near Hwy 33.
Timeline
The alert is effective from April 8, 2026, at 10:05 AM CDT, expires on April 8, 2026, at 10:15 PM CDT, and ends on April 9, 2026, at 8:13 PM CDT.
Source: NOAA Official Notice
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