FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TOMORROW AFTERNOON

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin...

Baraboo River Near Baraboo affecting Sauk and Columbia Counties.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Baraboo River near Baraboo.

* WHEN...Until tomorrow afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, The effects of flooding at this level are confined mainly to agricultural land.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 16.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 PM CDT Thursday was 16.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late tomorrow morning and continue falling to 9.6 feet Thursday, April 16. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.4 feet on 03/29/1967. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued Friday morning at 930 AM CDT. close