[WIham] Fw: SKYWARN: West Central Wisconsin Flooding

[Mark Thompson]

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From: Milw Area Skywarn Assoc <svoros at execpc.com>
Sent: Thu, September 23, 2010 11:30:10 AM
Subject: SKYWARN: West Central Wisconsin Flooding

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Subject: Situation Report #1 on Severe Weather 
From: "WI Dept. of Military Affairs" 
Date: Thu, September 23, 2010 9:51 am 
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Heavy rains have caused flooding in West Central Wisconsin. The downtown area of 
Arcadia in Trempealeau County has been evacuated due to flooding of the 
Trempealeau River. The entire downtown area is under 1-3 feet of water. 
Currently 50 people are being sheltered at the Holy Family Church. Responders 
are rescuing flood victims with boats. The National Guard has deployed three 
5-ton trucks at the request of local authorities to assist the incident 
commander with evacuations as needed. The mayor 

has declared a state of emergency. Flooding is also reported in Clark County. 
Additional heavy rains are expected to continue throughout the day. 


The State Emergency Operations Center in Madison is activated. WEM Regional 
Director Lois Ristow is en route to Arcadia. 


For further information, contact Wisconsin Emergency Management at 608-242-3292. 


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This report is provided to you on behalf of the State of Wisconsin's Emergency 
Operations Center. 



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