Ice dams cause flooding near Portage

PORTAGE - Authorities are warning of the potential for flooding on the Wisconsin River due to ice dams near Portage in central Wisconsin.

The Columbia County Emergency Management Office says it doesn't know if the water will continue to rise in the Portage area, or if additional ice dams will form at other locations on the river.

Portage was experiencing flooded roads Friday in lower areas Blackhawk Park.

Full story: WJFW

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