Minn. town of Oronoco loses bridge to flood

Senate votes to extend federal water projects law

Published: May 15, 2013
Tags: Army Corps of Engineers, flood, levee, Water Resources Development Act

The Senate on Wednesday put aside its partisan differences to extend the federal government’s main water resources law, which promotes investment in port improvements, flood protection, dam and levee projects and environmental restoration.

Questions abound after UW-Superior library flood

Published: August 25, 2012
Tags: Faxon Creek, flood, Jim Dan Hill Library, UW-Superior

A storm that dumped about 8 inches of rain on the Superior area in less than 24 hours overwhelmed Faxon Creek and the city’s storm water system. Basements throughout the city flooded, roads, culverts and railroad tracks were washed out and the entire region, including nearby Duluth, Minn., found itself in the middle of a natural disaster.

UW-Superior campus nears recovery after flood

Published: August 13, 2012
Tags: BMS Cat, flood, Jim Dan Hill Library, UW-Superior

Repairs at the University of Wisconsin-Superior are nearly complete after June flooding devastated the campus.

Low-interest loans approved for Wis. flood damage

Published: July 30, 2012
Tags: Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, flood, loans, Sawyer, U.S. Small Business Administration, Washburn

Federal low-interest loans for people and businesses that suffered damage during last month’s flooding in northwest Wisconsin have been approved.

Two-year transportation bill deal retains Wisconsin’s aid levels (UPDATE)

Published: June 29, 2012
Tags: flood, gas tax, Highway Trust Fund, Kevin Trass, Keystone XL, Pat Goss, transportation bill, WTBA

A two-year federal transportation bill passed by Congress on Friday spares Wisconsin both a feared $60 million cut and the uncertainty of another short-term extension.

Waukesha swapping houses for detention pond

Published: August 3, 2011
Tags: Azarian Wrecking, Carolyn Beller, College Avenue, detention pond, flood, Jalacic, Schapekahm, Thomas Beller, Waukesha

By James Briggs The 90-year-old Waukesha neighborhood where Thomas and Carolyn Beller have lived most of their lives is feeling more rural than it has in decades. College Avenue-Harvey Avenue Area Building Demolition and Flood Mitigation Basin, Waukesha That’s because the Bellers were the lone holdouts as Waukesha bought nine surrounding houses so it could [...]

DNR urges people to seek advice on flood work

Published: October 5, 2010
Tags: bridge, culvert, Department of Natural Resources, DNR, flood, storm

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — State environmental officials are urging people to contact them for advice on repairs after flooding struck western and south-central Wisconsin last month. According to the Department of Natural Resources, people who need to reinstall flood-damaged culverts and bridges can call the agency for immediate advice on culvert sizing and other issues. [...]

Wis. flood damage estimates keep growing

Published: September 30, 2010
Tags: Caledonia, Columbia County, flood, storm, Wisconsin River

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Damage estimates from the past week’s floods are climbing. State emergency management officials said Thursday that 418 homes and 62 businesses have sustained damage, up from 372 homes and 57 businesses on Wednesday. The floods have caused at least $9.1 million in damage to public infrastructure around the state, up from [...]

River drops slowly, easing Wis. flood conditions

Published: September 29, 2010
Tags: Beghin, Caledonia, Columbia County, Department of Natural Resources, DNR, flood, Greg Matthews, Portage, storm, Wisconsin River

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin River is dropping, promising relief for the state’s flood-weary south-central section. The river started overflowing its banks on Saturday after heavy rains to the north flowed downstream. The river poured around a levee and flooded low-lying areas in the town of Caledonia, just outside Portage. Dozens evacuated the area. [...]