Marshfield, WI Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM NOON CDT TODAY THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central and northeast Wisconsin, including the
following counties, in central Wisconsin, Marathon, Portage and
Wood. In northeast Wisconsin, Shawano and Waupaca.

* WHEN...From noon CDT today through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Area creeks and streams are already running high and could flood
with additional heavy rain.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Radar estimates and surface observations indicate much of central
Wisconsin saw 2 to 4 inches of rain on Wednesday so soils are
very saturated. Additional heavy rain is expected this afternoon
and evening, which could lead to more flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

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