FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING
Heavy rain on top of the existing snowpack may increase the rate of
snowmelt. The resultant runoff may cause water levels in area rivers
to increase and flooding is possible.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...In Wisconsin, Ashland, Bayfield and Iron Counties. This
includes the Tribal Lands of the Red Cliff Band, the northwestern
county of the Lac du Flambeau Band and the Bad River Reservation.
Other locations including the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore
and Madeline Island.
* WHEN...Through Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Flood safety information can be found at
www.weather.gov/safety/flood.
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.
Bayfield; Ashland; Iron