Prepare for Spring Flooding
Friday, March 15th, 2019 -- 8:03 AM
(WRN) -It's time to prepare for spring flooding as warm temperatures accelerate the spring melt.It's time to prepare for spring flooding as warm temperatures accelerate the spring melt. Wisconsin Emergency Management spokesman Andrew Beckett says most of Wisconsin is going to see flooding and ponding in low-lying areas near culverts and streams.
"You might encounter water over roadways. Do not drive through that water. Turn around, don't drown, find a different route."
Beckett says if you come across a road that's covered in water, turn around.
"Culverts may have washed out, or you may have pavement that's washed out as well, or since we're coming off of winter, you may have potholes that have not been repaired yet."
Beckett says there's steps you can take to protect your home from the rapid thaw.
"Make sure that you have no water collecting near your foundation or on patio slabs that could find its way into your home. Clear snow away from downspouts. If you have a roof rake, get it off of the roof so that the gutters are clear as well so that water can quickly and easily flow off your roof."
Multiple counties are under flood warnings, with some major damage already taking place in southern Wisconsin. Beckett says you should also be updating your home's flood insurance now, rather than later.
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