City of Prairie du Chien issues a State of Emergency due to Flooding

June 25, 2024 Cody Schambow Local News 0

PRESS RELEASE – State of Emergency In Effect as of Tuesday at 10:30 A.M.

DATE OF RELEASE: IMMEDIATE

The City of Prairie du Chien, Crawford County, Wisconsin has issued a State of Emergency for the flooding along the Mississippi River.

Mayor Dave Hemmer signed the declaration to protect the residents of Prairie du Chien.

The latest projections from the National Weather Service have the river reaching a level at or near 20.3 this weekend.

  1. FERIOLE ISLAND – At the current rise the Island will be shut down at 12:00 A.M. Friday, June 28, to general public motor vehicles. Passes will be available for business owners to allow for them to check on their business and/or city parks. The Island will remain closed until further notice. The Legion Alumni and Jr. Legion game and fundraiser will still take place at the ball park on Saturday. Access will be restricted to walking from downtown only.

SANDBAG OPERATIONS – We currently have bags that have been filled and delivered to the location at the corner of East Washington St. and North Ohio St. The Wisconsin Department of Corrections will continue to fill additional bags starting today. The city will assist the elderly and handicapped with placing sandbags if needed; please call the EOC at 608-326-0266.

FLOOD GATE – The flood gate on Wells Street in Prairie du Chien will be closed at 19.0.

RIVER TRAFFIC – Traffic on the Mississippi River in Crawford County will be restricted, by order of Sheriff Dale McCullick and Mayor Dave Hemmer, once the river passes 19.5 feet.

EVENTS – The Farmers Market and Music in the Park this Thursday is being moved to Lochner park tonight. The Villa Louis will be closed this week and will re-evaluate on Sunday for the next week.

STREET CLOSURES CURRENTLY IN EFFECT

  • North Main St is closed from McLeod St. to Miller St.
  • The Washington Street Bridge
  • 6th Street (St. Feriole Island)

 

For more information on street closures and other flood-related news, please refer to the City of Prairie du Chien website – Prairie du Chien, WI (cityofpdc.com) or Facebook pages from the City of Prairie du Chien and Crawford County Emergency Management.