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During a period lasting from August 17 through September 14, 2018, heavy rains and strong storms resulted in widespread flooding across Wisconsin. The weather system damaged homes, roads, and businesses in multiple counties.
President Donald J. Trump has granted a federal disaster declaration for Wisconsin. Residents in Crawford, Dane, Juneau, La Crosse, Monroe, Richland, Sauk, and Vernon counties who had damage as a result of the flooding and storms can find information on applying for FEMA assistance at https://www.disasterassistance.gov/ or by calling 1-800-621-3362 (1-800-462-7585 TTY). The toll-free telephone numbers will operate from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.(local time) seven days a week until further notice.
Motorists are advised to drive with caution on all area roads and are reminded not to drive through standing water.
For up-to-date closures and detour information:
Governor Walker:
- Governor Walker Announces No-Interest Loans Now Available for Southwestern Wisconsin Business Owners Affected by Flooding
- FEMA Approves Individual Assistance for Marquette County Following August, September Floods
- Governor Walker Announces No-Interest Loans Now Available for Southwestern Wisconsin Business Owners Affected by Flooding
- Governor Walker Requests Federal Disaster Aid for 18 Wisconsin Counties Following Severe Storms and Flooding in August and September
- Governor Walker Announces $1 Million in CDBG Funding for Severe Weather Recovery in Crawford & Vernon Counties
- Governor Walker Requests FEMA Assessments in 17 Counties
- Governor Walker Approves Contract to Reconstruct Black Earth Bridges
- Governor Walker’s Administration Coordinating with Wisconsin Communities in Response to Severe Weather
- Governor Walker Declares Statewide State of Emergency
- Governor Walker Declares State of Emergency for Fond du Lac, Juneau, La Crosse, Monroe, Vernon, and Washington Counties
- Governor Walker Declares State of Emergency in Dane County
- Governor Walker Thanks National Guard, Volunteers for Helping Communities Recover and Prepare for Potential Flooding
FEMA Assistance Information:
- Wisconsin Residents have One Week to Register for Federal Disaster Assistance
- Wisconsin Residents have Two Weeks Left to Register for Federal Disaster Assistance
- Deadline approaching to apply for federal disaster assistance
- Disaster Recovery Center Reopens in Monroe County for Final Three Days
- Disaster Recovery Center Reopens in Marquette County for Final Three Days
- Disaster Recovery Center Reopens in Juneau County for Final Three Days
- Disaster Recovery Center Reopens in Crawford County for Final Three Days
- Marquette County DRC Reopening
- Monroe County DRC Reopening
- Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Monroe County for Three Days
- FEMA Offers Services to Support Survivors with Disabilities and Access and Functional Needs
- Marquette County added for Individual Assistance
- FEMA Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Juneau County
- How to Apply for Federal Disaster Assistance
- Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Crawford County for Three Days
- Disaster Recovery Center Opens For Three Days in La Crosse County
- FEMA Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Vernon County
- Disaster Recovery Center opens in Dane County
- Disaster Recovery Center opens in Sauk County
- DSA Teams are in the Field
- Information on applying with FEMA for disaster assistance
- Fact Sheet – Individuals and Household programs
- Fact Sheet – Sequence of Delivery
- Fact Sheet – Public Assistance Programs
U.S. Small Business Administration Disaster Assistance
- Deadline Alert for Wisconsin Residents to Apply for SBA Disaster Loans
- SBA Business Recovery Centers Holiday Schedule
- Three SBA Business Recovery Centers Closed for Veterans Day
- SBA Opens Business Recovery Center in Sauk County
- SBA Officers Disaster Assistance to WI Residents
- SBA Opens Business Recovery Center in Dane County
- SBA Opens Business Recovery Center in Vernon County
- SBA Opens Business Recovery Center in Juneau County
State Emergency Operations Center Incident Reports:
- Incident Report 19 - August 2018 Flooding - September 12
- Incident Report 18 - August 2018 Flooding - September 8
- Incident Report 17 - August 2018 Flooding - September 7
- Incident Report 16 - August 2018 Flooding - September 6
- Incident Report 15 - August 2018 Flooding - September 5
- Incident Report 14 - August 2018 Flooding - September 4
- Incident Report 13 - August 2018 Flooding - September 3
- Incident Report 12 - August 2018 Flooding - September 2
- Incident Report 11 - August 2018 Flooding - September 1
- Incident Report 10 - August 2018 Flooding - August 31
State Agencies:
- DATCP – Farmer to Farmer Website Helps Facilitate Feed Commodity Sales
- DATCP – Flood Waters, Mold Pose Risks This Fall for Livestock Feed
- DATCP – Flood Resources for Veterinarians
- DATCP – Drink safe water after a natural disaster
- DATCP – Food safety after a flood
- DATCP – Home improvement consumer tips
- DATCP – Safely using produce from flooded gardens
- DATCP – DATCP Warns about Produce Safety after a Flooding
- DATCP – Crops Under Water? Think About CREP
- DATCP – Beware of Door-to-Door Contractors During Flood Cleanup
- DHS – Staying Emotionally Healthy When Disaster Strikes
- DHS – Residents in flooded areas should make sure drinking water is safe
- DHS – Addressing lake water safety after flooding
- DHS – Flooding, storm damage, and Labor Day weekend
- DHS – Flood recovery: Replacement benefits available for FoodShare member
- DHS – Controlling mold and moisture
- DHS – Flood toolkit
- DHS – Recreational waters after flooding
- DHS – Severe thunderstorms and tornadoes toolkit
- DHS – After the Flood: Take Precautions to Keep Your Family Safe
- DNR – New round of storms and flooding closes some state properties before the Labor Day holiday
- DNR – Coping with flooding
- DNR – DNR urges boaters to think safety on lakes and rivers at flood levels with debris in waterways
- DNR – Private well owners encouraged to check wells, debris removal information
- DNR – Information for municipalities, businesses and property owners
- DOA – Community Development Block Grant Emergency Assistance Program
- DOT – Flooding closes several highways in Wisconsin – Update 9/13 5:00PM
- DWD – Governor Walker Obtains Disaster Unemployment Assistance for Eight Wisconsin Counties
- OCI – Storm aftermath: Insurance tips for Wisconsinites
- OCI – After a storm hits
- OCI – Commissioner Nickel Offers Insurance Tips in Response to Widespread Flooding
- PSC – Residential customers impacted by flooding
- PSC – Businesses that were impacted by the recent floods
- PSC – Community Small Business Offering Flood Relief Application
- PSC – Community Small Business Offering Flood Relief Overview
- USDA – NRCS Announces Special EQIP Signup for 2018 Storm Relief
- UW Extension – Extension Disaster Education Network
- WHS – Resources for Flooding in Historic Buildings
Federal Agencies:
- Farm Service Agency – Disaster Recovery Loss Documentation
- Farm Service Agency – Agriculture Disaster Recovery Assistance Programs
Local, Tribal and County agencies:
- Dane County – Flood information
- City of Madison – Flooding updates
- City of Reedsburg – Flood response
- City of Waupun – Storm updates
- Columbia County – County information
- Fond du Lac County – Disaster relief resources
- Green Lake County – County news releases
- Juneau County – County information
- Marquette County – County information
- Sauk County – Flooding information
- Vernon County – Flood information
Volunteer agencies:
- American Red Cross of Wisconsin – https://www.redcross.org/local/wisconsin.html
Road Conditions:
- Check 511.gov for current road conditions
Online Flood Reference Maps:
Multi Region – WI Flood Images: August 2018
Multi Region – WI Flood video: August 2018
Black Earth – Flooding Extent Viewer: August 22, 2018 Flooding
Southwest WI – Southwest WI Flood Images: August 2018
Southwest WI – Southwest WI Flood video: August 2018
