I don’t have real-time access to the latest updates right now. Here’s what’s currently known about flooding in Portage, WI based on recent official updates:
- The Wisconsin River near Portage has been running high with multiple rivers above bankfull, triggering a flood warning for wooded lowland areas along the river. Residents in low-lying areas near Park Drive west of Plover were cautioned about possible floodwaters encroaching homes.[4]
- National Weather Service communications indicate ongoing high flows and the potential for minor to moderate flooding as snowmelt and rainfall continue to impact the watershed. Local officials have advised “Turn Around, Don’t Drown” for flooded roadways and to avoid walking near riverbanks; boating is strongly discouraged in these conditions.[1]
- Local coverage notes the Wisconsin River crest projections around Portage in mid-April, with forecasts suggesting elevations near or above major flood stage (around 19–20+ feet) and road/area closures as water covers more territory.[3][5]
If you’d like, I can monitor for updates and pull the latest official advisories for Portage County, or summarize the current evacuation and road-closure status from Portage County and City of Portage sources. Would you like me to do that and also provide links to the freshest notices?
Citations:
- Portage County Flood Warning details and advisory language.[4]
- NWS/GRB communications and related flood warnings for the Wisconsin River near Portage.[1]
- Local media updates highlighting crest forecasts and area impacts.[5]
Sources
Several rivers are above bankfull and a few will remain in minor flood stage.According to NWS, Wisconsin River Flood stage below the Stevens Point dam is 1,076 feet and as of this morning, flow is exceeding that benchmark. Areas adjacent to the affected area can expect:• widespread flooding in wooded land adjacent to the river• floodwaters may approach homes in low-lying areas on Park Drive west of Plover.Precautions in the affected areas include:• ‘Turn Around, Don’t Drown’ when encountering...
www.co.portage.wi.govFlooding Expected Around Wisconsin River At Portage
www.weather.govFlood Warning Issued for Portage County Lowland flooding in wooded areas along Wisconsin River Effective Monday, April 13, 2026, the National Weather Service (https://www.weather.gov/grb/), has issued a Flood Warning for wooded lowland areas along the Wisconsin River in Portage County. Area rivers will continue to run high due to recent rainfall and continued warm temperatures causing snowmelt throughout the Wisconsin River watershed. Several rivers are above bankfull and a few will remain in...
www.co.portage.wi.govCity of Portage Wisconsin - Where the North Begins
portagewi.govNOAA National Weather Service
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