Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs Releases Flood Updates
Thursday, September 10th, 2015 -- 11:33 AM
-The Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs released an update on the flooding situation in Central Wisconsin.Flood waters continued to subside Wednesday after heavy rains fell across Wisconsin Monday and Tuesday. West Central Wisconsin saw the heaviest damage from those storms with four to seven inches of rain reported. Damage to public infrastructure is estimated at $670,000. Local and county governments impacted by this damage can apply for aid through the Wisconsin Disaster Fund.
Here in Clark County, the Town of Seif remains under a State of Emergency as crews begin repair work along Strangfeld due to a culvert washout. The Town of South Foster has also declared a State of Emergency. In Jackson County, eight roads are still closed. Officials estimate over $200,000 in road damage and an additional $2,000 in protective measures.
Eau Claire County estimates over $300,000 in damage and another $3,000 in protective measures. Trempealeau County, one of the worst hit, has estimated over $2 million in damage to homes, businesses, roadways and more. All of the county, as well as the City of Osseo and Village of Eleva remain under a State of Emergency as they continue the extensive clean up.
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