Portage River near Vicksburg

Critical Stages

4.5' - Action

5' - Flood

7' - Moderate

8' - Major

Latest Observation

Updated: 7:03 PM LMT 12/31/00

Status: Obs Not Current

Stage: -999 ft

Flow: -999 kcfs

Forecast not available for this location.

8' - Expect major flooding of several homes built adjacent to the river.

7' - Expect moderate flooding of several homes built adjacent to the river. Water covers south 29th Street just south of EW Avenue.

6' - Expect minor basement flooding of several homes built adjacent to the river.

5.5' - Minor basement flooding begins at the first house near the gage.

5' - Expect overflows into wooded areas, yards, a few outbuildings, and farmland adjacent to the river.

4.5' - River is near bankfull.