[WIham] Fw: SKYWARN: Situation Report #2 Flooding

[Mark Thompson]

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From: Milw Area Skywarn Assoc <svoros at execpc.com>
Sent: Thu, September 23, 2010 2:28:16 PM
Subject: SKYWARN: Situation Report #2 Flooding

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Subject: Situation Report #2 on Severe Weather 
From: "WI Dept. of Military Affairs" 


The State Emergency Operations Center continues to receive reports of flooding 
across Central Wisconsin. Governor Doyle has declared a State of Emergency for 
Trempealeau County as a result of flooding in the Arcadia area. The State 
Emergency Operations Center is activated and is in contact with county and 
tribal emergency management offices. 


The National Weather Service reports that more severe weather with heavy rains 
and strong winds will continue throughout the day. Some areas are reporting over 
4 inches of rain. Several rivers and creeks are flooding. Department of Natural 
Resources is monitoring dams in west central area. 


Below is an update of damage: 

Trempealeau County: Portions of Arcadia was evacuated this morning. The Red 
Cross has opened a shelter at the Arcadia National Guard Armory. Approximately 
30 people are registered there. Department of Military Affairs is currently 
transporting 20,000 sandbags and a sandbagging machine from Camp Douglas to 
Arcadia. Wisconsin National Guard soldiers are in Arcadia supporting local 
officials with checkpoint operations and standing by to provide evacuation 
assistance. Major businesses including 

Golden Plump and Ashley Furniture are closed. About 300 Ashley Furniture 
employees are assisting with sandbagging efforts. 


Brown County: Brown County is reporting some road flooding Clark County: Minor 
flooding 


Marquette County: Localized flooding in the Village of Black Creek 

Waupaca County: A section of Highway C is closed due to flood waters Winnebago 
County: Minor flooding 


Monroe County: Minor road washouts on County Highways G, U, Z and O 

Marathon County: Minor flooding reported. Several roads are closed 

Oneida County: Minor flooding 

Portage County: Minor flooding with some road closures 

Shawano County: Officials report 3-5 inches of rain causing some roads that are 
closed due to flooding or flood damage 


Wood County: Several roads are closed. 

The State Emergency Operations Center will remain open. Wisconsin Emergency 
Management, Wisconsin Department of Transportation, State Patrol, Wisconsin 
National Guard and Wisconsin Department of Health Services are in the EOC. 


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


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