Gov. Scott Walker Declares State of Emergency for 17 Counties

Governor Scott Walker issued Executive Order #249 Friday declaring a State of Emergency for 17 counties following torrential rains that have fallen throughout western Wisconsin in the last few days. Several counties have been dealing with floods and additional potential heavy rains tonight could cause even more damage.

Southern Wisconsin has been saturated with rain the last few weeks. Tonight’s potential heavy storms could produce an additional one to three inches of rain, causing more damage. More Very Bad, Terrible, No Good Rain Headed Our Way

Walker and other state officials met with flood victims and local officials and surveyed flood damage in Arcadia in Trempealeau County and Ontario in Vernon County. Between six to eight inches of rain fell Wednesday night, causing flash flooding and rivers to rise to major flood stage. Many homes and businesses have been impacted by flooding. Sandbagging efforts continue throughout the region. So far, there have been no reports of fatalities.

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“Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims of the flooding,” Governor Walker said. “I have instructed state agencies and the Wisconsin National Guard to help those affected by the flooding and to continue to provide resources to assist with the response and recovery efforts. I thank the Wisconsin National Guard, Wisconsin Emergency Management, and all state agencies for their coordinated response to this emergency.”

The counties in the declaration include Buffalo, Crawford, Dane, Grant, Green, Iowa, Jackson, Juneau, La Crosse, Lafayette, Monroe, Pepin, Richland, Rock, Sauk, Trempealeau, and Vernon.

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