Flooding causes major delays in Wautoma as downpours & storms persist across Wisconsin
According to the Wautoma Police Department, most city roads are flooded, and some vehicles are reportedly stuck in high water.
Drivers are being asked to avoid the area if possible until floodwaters recede. Storms are continuing to move through northeast Wisconsin.
The latest Wisconsin weather forecast from Storm Team 5
In a release from Wautoma Police Chief Paul Mott, he cited that State Highways 21 and 73 were closed around 4:20 p.m. up until roughly 5:03 p.m. as vehicles became stalled in the floodwaters.
'Wautoma Fire Chief Grenier stated this was the worst flooding he's seen since 2001,' Chief Paul Mott said in the release.
Local 5 was on the scene and will continue to provide updates as needed.
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