Roads Washed Out, Dozens of Sinkholes Reported as Flash Flooding Slams Upper Midwest Wisconsin
we have several roads washed out here in Wisconsin also.
U.S. Highway 2 in Wisconsin was washed out early Sunday, the Bayfield County Sheriff's Office told the Associated Press. The waters from the flooding isolated an animal shelter along the roadway in Ashland, .........................
The Nemadji River crested at its highest point on record in Superior, Wisconsin, topping more than 31 feet. The previous record, set in 2011 and again in 2012, was 27.37 feet.
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Heavy rains cause flooding in northern Wisconsin
http://www.weau.com/content/news/Heavy-rains-cause-flooding-in-northern-Wisconsin-485788201.html
By Danielle Wagner |
Posted: Sun 9:12 PM, Jun 17, 2018 |
Updated: Mon 12:34 AM, Jun 18, 2018
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Wis. (WEAU) -- Heavy rains have caused flooding and flash floods in northwestern Wisconsin.
The National Weather Service says the area has received 7-12” of rain.
The counties with the most damage includes Douglas, Ashland, Bayfield, Price, Iron and Sawyer Counties.
Douglas County has declared a state of emergency. Numerous roads in the impacted counties, including sections of U.S. Highways 2, 35, 53, 63 and 137 are closed due to flooding.
Law enforcement agencies are advising no travel. They are reminding motorist that driving through water is dangerous and is putting first responders at risk.............................................
Evacuations were made at Copper Falls State Park Saturday night. The decision was made to close access to Amnicon Falls State Park at 1315 today due to concerns regarding park guests on the walking bridges and roads.
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Roads Washed Out, Dozens of Sinkholes Reported as Flash Flooding Slams Upper Midwest
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At a Glance
Heavy rain caused flash flooding in the Upper Midwest Sunday morning.At least 60 sinkholes have been reported in Michigan, where a flash flood emergency was declared.Numerous roads have been washed out.
Dozens of sinkholes and washed out roads were reported Sunday as flash flooding triggered by heavy rainfall swamped several towns from northern Minnesota and Wisconsin to Upper Michigan.
A flash flood emergency was declared Sunday for the central and southern areas of Houghton County, Michigan, where residents were urged to shelter in place, according to a National Weather Service flash flood warning. The area received 4 to 7 inches of rain in seven hours.
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A photo from Lake Linden, Michigan, showed floodwaters caused a sinkhole to develop in the town. In the nearby town of Hancock, "extensive washouts" were reported.
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