Observed flooding changed to Minor severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Wisconsin. East Branch Pecatonica River Near Blanchardville affecting Lafayette County. * WHAT. Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE. East Branch Pecatonica River near Blanchardville. * WHEN. Until just after midnight tonight. * IMPACTS. At 11.0 feet, Floodwaters cover a portion of Highway H and floodwaters are into McKellar Park in Blanchardville. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 2:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 11.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - Recent Activity. The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 2:00 PM CDT Saturday was 11.1 feet. - Forecast. The river is expected to fall to 5.7 feet Saturday, July 19. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History. This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.1 feet on 05/18/2019. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
