Flood Watch until 12:00AM Wednesday
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
* WHERE...In Wisconsin, Bayfield, Sawyer and Washburn Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Lac Courte Oreilles Reservation and the Red Cliff Band. Recreation spots such as the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore.
* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to midnight CDT tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Strong thunderstorms will move north through the area late this afternoon and evening possibly leading to flash flooding. - Flood safety information can be found at www.weather.gov/safety/flood.
* AFFECTED AREAS: BAYFIELD ... WASHBURN ... SAWYER
Instructions:
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.
Address/Location
Sawyer County WI Sheriff Office
15880 E 5th St
Hayward, WI 54843
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 715-634-5213
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP SAWYERCO followed by your message, to 888777
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
- Certainty:
- Possible (p <= ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Flood Watch