Flood Damage
Vehicles slow down and proceed with caution as water flows across the road on Mondell Hill Tuesday. (Photos courtesy of Crawford County Highway Commissioner Dennis Pelock)
Children play in the flooded parking lot at the Barn Restaurant.
Fill was washed away along the site of the Highway 18 construction project in the town of Bridgeport.
Debris is piled up near Sugar Loaf Trail near Walmart in the town of Bridgeport. Highway Commissioner Dennis Pelock reported that five houses at Sugar Loaf Trail were surrounded by water due to the Tuesday night storm.
Initial flood damage assessment $36,500
The Crawford County Emergency Management reports an initial damage assessment from the flash flood that occurred on Tuesday, June 14.
Initial damage assessment is $36,500 in debris clearance and road system repair. This is assessed for the city of Prairie du Chien, township of Prairie du Chien, township of Bridgeport, and township of Wauzeka.
Crawford County Emergency Management Director Jim Hackett has reports of two houses that were affected by flood waters and one cornfield that had crop loss.
If anyone experienced damage to their residence or property or has crop loss from the flash flood, they are urged to contact the Emergency Management Office at 608-326-0266.
Crawford County Emergency Management Director Jim Hackett and Crawford County Sheriff Dale McCullick would like to remind everyone to stay safe in future storms and have an Emergency Supply Kit already made. These kits include supplies that can be used when your family is without electricity, gas, water, sewage treatment, and telephones. More information about what these kits contain can be found at http://readywisconsin.wi.gov/kit/GetKit.asp or by calling Crawford County Emergency Management (608-326-0266).
