Richland County Emergency Management

More Storms Possible Through This Evening

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20130626weatherMapWednesday, June 26, 2013

More showers and thunderstorms are expected through this evening, resulting from a cold front marching east across the region and running into the humid air ahead of it. The storms will have the potential to produce damaging winds, large hail and locally heavy rain. Given the saturated soils, especially south of I-90, that rain could turn into flash flooding. Drier air will filter in behind the front tonight, effectively ending the flash flood concern. River flooding, however, will continue on rivers south of I-90 as water from recent rain flows into them.

More Severe Weather Possible Late Today & Tonight

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20130625weatherMap1Periods of showers and thunderstorms will continue through tonight. Those late this afternoon into tonight are of particular concern, as they have potential to produce not only more additional heavy rainfall (thus resulting in more flooding) but also damaging winds. The exact placement of the storms late this afternoon into tonight is uncertain, and could end up anywhere between I-90 and I-80. A cooler and somewhat drier period looks to setup Thursday and persisting through the weekend, which will help with river levels.

Flash Flood Watch in Southwestern Wisconsin

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20130625-035830.jpgThunderstorms moving across the area.

Thunderstorms have developed this evening Across southeast Minnesota and Northeast Iowa. This activity is moving to the east at about 25 mph but does show some signs of redeveloping over the same areas. These storms are produce Locally heavy rains with amounts of 1 to 2 inches falling in about an hours time. With saturated soils, the rain could quickly cause New flash flooding to occur.

Flash Flood Watch remains in effect until 10 am CDT Tuesday.

The Flash Flood Watch continues for.

Portions of Northeast Iowa and southwest Wisconsin, including the following areas, in northeast Iowa, Allamakee, Clayton and Fayette. In southwest Wisconsin, Crawford, Grant and Richland.
Until 10 am CDT Tuesday.
Thunderstorms moving across Southeast Minnesota and Northeast Iowa are expected to continue moving off to the east. These storms should produce between one and two inches of rain. These amounts could quickly lead to new flash flooding.
There is still the potential for additional storms to develop overnight. If these storms do develop, rainfall amounts of 2 to 3 inches, with locally higher amounts, could occur once again.

Flash Flood Warning in Southwestern Wisconsin

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20130625-012400.jpgFlash Flood Warning remains in effect for Southern Richland. Northern Grant, Southern Crawford, northern Clayton and Southern Allamakee counties until 2:00 am CDT. At 12:45 am CDT, local law enforcement officials in Grant County reported ready Hollow Road at county X in Bagley has water over the road. In addition, one trailer home was evacuated due to the rising water. Near patchy Grove, water was over the road on Highway 35. Runoff from this excessive rainfall will cause flash flooding to occur. Some locations that will experience flooding include: Elkader, Lancaster, Prairie du Chien, Waukon, Bloomington. Boscobel, Farmersburg, Fennimore, Garnavillo, Harpers Ferry. Marquette, Mcgregor, Monona, Muscoda and Postville.

Continued Flooding Predicted for Richland County

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Richland Center, WI: Richland County Emergency Management Director, Darin Gudgeon is urging citizens to prepare for additional significant rainfall over the next few days. Travelling during flash floods could quickly become treacherous. “If you come across an area with water swiftly crossing the road, do not attempt to drive through it. Turn Around Don’t Drown!”
Sand is now available for Richland County residents use and can be found at the old Community Center site in Richland Center. Sand bags can be picked up in the basement of the Richland County Courthouse. Sand is also being provided to Buena Vista residents on Timber Lane off Highway 14 in Gotham. Residents are being instructed to bring along their own shovels, as they will not be provided.
Marianne Stanek, Richland County Health & Human Services Public Health Manager, advises residents: DO NOT use water from a PRIVATE well that has been flooded. If you are not certain about the safety of your water supply you should have your well tested for bacteria. Until the test results are known, use bottled water or water from a known, safe, source for drinking and cooking. The well water can be used for bathing as long as no water is ingested (as long as not water gets in your mouth). Please call Richland County Health & Human Services Public Health at 647-8821 if you have concerns about the safety of your well water.

For immediate release: June 24, 2013

https://em.co.richland.wi.us/