Flooding

Wisconsin Flood Water Photo Gallery

A flood is an overflow of an expanse of water that submerges land, a deluge. In the sense of "flowing water", the word may also be applied to the inflow of the tide. Flooding may result from the volume of water within a body of water, such as a river or lake, which overflows, with the result that some of the water escapes its normal boundaries.

June 2008

Flooding in southern Wisconsin, left behind an estimated $765 million in damages.

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West Branch of the Sugar River

Manure runoff.

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Parfrey's Glen

Parfrey's Glen, Wisconsin's first State Natural Area (SNA), is closed due to extensive damage caused by floodwaters in July 2008. Encompassing 480 acres, Parfrey's Glen is a spectacular gorge cut deeply into the south flank of the Baraboo Hills near Devil's Lake State Park in Sauk County. A popular one-mile long hiking trail offered outdoor enthusiasts an excellent opportunity to interpret the geographical history of the hills, culminating with a waterfall at trail's end.

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Wisconsin River

Hazardous debris on parts of Wisconsin River due to flooding. Boaters are warned to use caution on the Wisconsin River down stream from recent floods. Photos show large amount of debris are a significant hazard to navigation.

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Spring 2008

Photos documenting Wisconsin Spring 2008 flooding effects are contributed by Michael Kienietz. More photos can be found at Michael Kienitz - Photojournalist. Permission to use the photos must be obtained by the photographer.

Michael Kienitz
Photojournalist
(608) 231-6184
Cell (608)332-3200

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