Flooding in Baraboo, just south of Wisconsin Dells
I’m sure you’ve heard we’ve had a bit of rain in the area of the last few days. A real disaster hit Wisconsin Dells when Lake Delton drained away into the Wisconsin River. Yes, Lake Delton is at least for the time being. . gone. Businesses on the Lake are left wondering what to do next. Suddenly the lake front, isn’t the lake front anymore. Many of these folks are clients and friends that I have known for quite a number of years and all my hopes go out to them. If you have lodging reservations at one of the many lake side hotels, condos, or resorts you may want to check in as to what conditions to expect.
Tommy Bartlett’s Ski, Sky, & Stage show is also located right on Lake Delton and will certainly be affected as well. According to the local news, owners say the show will go on, albeit without the "Ski" part for the time being.
Devil’s Lake State Park is also dealing with high water which has covered the beaches all summer. Now there is high water in most of the North Shore picnic area and some roads are under water as well. The campgrounds are away from the lake and are fine for the most part.
Boaters should be a bit leery of the rivers at the moment. Fast currents and debris are just some of the dangers of rivers in flood. The Baraboo river is now flowing just an inch or two under the Manchester st. bridge. This would be a death trap for paddlers.
More News Stories:
Lake Delton nearly empties – Milwaukee Journal Sentinal
Destruction & Devastation On Lake Delton – WYOW
Rain-Swollen Lake Delton Floods, Destroying Homes, Highway
- lots of coverage, video & photos from Channel3000.com
Our Devil’s Lake State Park Blog
-devilslakewisconsin.com
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