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Sawyer County WI Sheriff Office
Tuesday May 21st, 2024 :: 12:11 p.m. CDT

Community

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

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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

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