Portage River near Vicksburg

The past week

What floods at each level

• 8 ft

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

• 7 ft

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

• 6 ft

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

• 5.5 ft

  Minor basement flooding begins at the first house near the gage.

• 5 ft

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

• 4.5 ft

  River is near bankfull.

Highest crests on record