Latest News About Flooding In Portage Wi

Here’s the latest on flooding around Portage, Wisconsin.

• The Wisconsin River at Portage peaked around 20.5 feet in mid-April 2026, approaching the record level and prompting evacuations along the Caledonia-Lewiston levee and sandbagging efforts near I-39 at the Highway 33 exit. Flooding affected Lake Road and the southern Blackhawk Road area, with some residences reachable only by boat. Evacuations were coordinated and a swift-water rescue team was deployed in the hardest-hit zones [web sources summarized].
• By mid-April, river levels remained high with ongoing flood warnings in Portage and surrounding areas, especially low-lying wooded areas along the Wisconsin River and nearby parks and roads. Residents were advised to heed road closures and avoid travel through floodwaters, as conditions could remain dangerous during snowmelt and rain events [web sources summarized].

What you can do now if you’re in or near Portage

• Check City of Portage updates and the National Weather Service for current flood warnings and road closures in your area [web sources summarized].
• If you’re in a flood-prone zone, prepare an evacuation plan, gather essential documents, medications, and supplies, and consider shelter options if authorities issue evacuation orders [web sources summarized].

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