Flood Warning Issued for Wisconsin River Below Wausau in Marathon County

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Green Bay has issued a Flood Warning for the Wisconsin River below Wausau. The alert was officially issued on March 7 at 12:24 PM CST as minor flooding began occurring in the region.

Affected Areas

This warning specifically impacts Marathon County, Wisconsin, with the primary hazard located along the Wisconsin River below Wausau.

What You Should Do

Local residents and motorists are advised to “turn around, don’t drown” when encountering flooded roads, as the majority of flood-related fatalities occur in vehicles. Additionally, the National Weather Service urges caution for anyone walking near riverbanks due to the current water levels.

Expected Conditions

Minor flooding is currently occurring. As of 12:10 PM CST on Saturday, the river stage was measured at 1167.1 feet, which is above the designated flood stage of 1167.0 feet. The bankfull stage for this area is 1165.0 feet. At the current level of 1167.0 feet, water is expected to approach buildings in both DC Everest Park and Oak Island Park. This crest is comparable to a previous historical crest of 1167.2 feet recorded in December 2015.

Timeline

The warning is effective from Saturday afternoon and will remain in effect until further notice. The National Weather Service is scheduled to issue the next update or statement regarding this flood event by 4:30 AM CDT late tonight.