Necedah, WI – A flood warning continues for the Yellow River at Necedah, impacting Juneau County. The river is currently experiencing minor flooding and is expected to stay above flood stage until Sunday morning.
According to the National Weather Service, the river’s stage reached 15.2 feet by 5:00 PM CDT on Friday. Flood stage is set at 15.0 feet, and the river is expected to remain above this threshold until Saturday afternoon, gradually decreasing to 11.5 feet by April 11.
The NWS advises residents to avoid driving on flooded roads. “Turn around, don’t drown,” they warn, as most flood-related fatalities occur in vehicles.
The river’s current crest is comparable to a 2012 crest of 15.7 feet, a reminder of past flooding in the area. For more information and updates, visit the National Weather Service website at weather.gov.
The next update on the situation will be issued on Saturday morning at 11:00 AM CDT.
