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Wisconsin Experiencing Very High Fire Danger Thursday, April 23
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) asks the public to check fire conditions and avoid outdoor burning activities, as fire danger is Very High across nearly the entire state. So far in 2026, 283 wildfires have burned 704 acres of land.
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Extreme Fire Danger Wednesday, April 22, 2026
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), in conjunction with the National Weather Service, has issued a Red Flag Warning for today, Wednesday, April 22, 2026 from 2 to 8 p.m. for the following counties in northwest Wisconsin: Burnett and Washburn.
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Flood Waters Begin To Recede At Portage; Road Closures Remain, Well Water Testing Offered
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced the Wisconsin River at Portage peaked at 20.47 feet in the afternoon yesterday, April 16, 2026, nearly reaching the highest water level on record of 20.66 feet. While the river level did not set a new record and currently rests at 19.9 feet, it did impact several areas of the Caledonia-Lewiston levee, prompting the evacuation of the Blackhawk neighborhood, and raised enough concern to sandbag a 2-mile stretch of I-39 at the Highway 33 exit.
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DNR Warns That Heavy Rain And Flooding Can Contaminate Private Wells
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages private well owners to consider testing their drinking water after significant rainfall and flooding. Heavy rains, such as those that swept through much of Wisconsin the past week and may happen again in the coming days, can impact drinking water quality.
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DNR Monitoring Portage-Area Levees Due To Rising Flood Levels
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the Wisconsin River is expected to rise to major flood levels in the Portage area on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
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Wisconsin DNR Firefighters Head To Western U.S. And Canada To Assist With Wildfire Suppression Efforts
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) shared today that Fire Control program staff have been mobilized across the western U.S. and Canada to combat increased wildfire activity and assist in suppression and protection efforts.
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Fire Destroys Tank Creek Bridge Along Great River State Trail; Bridge Closed Until Further Notice
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the Tank Creek Bridge on the Great River State Trail is currently closed until further notice due to damage from a fire on Thursday evening, May 15, 2025. There were no injuries reported but unfortunately the bridge is a total loss. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
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Extreme Fire Danger Tuesday, May 13, 2025
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), in conjunction with the National Weather Service, has issued a Red Flag Warning for today, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. for the following counties in northwest Wisconsin: Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, Sawyer and Washburn.
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Extreme Fire Danger Monday, May 12, 2025
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), in conjunction with the National Weather Service, has issued a Red Flag Warning for today, Monday, May 12, 2025 from noon to 9 p.m. for the following counties in northern Wisconsin: Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, Dunn, Florence, Forest, Iron, Langlade, Lincoln, Marinette, Oneida, Pierce, Polk, Price, Rusk, Sawyer, St. Croix, Vilas and Washburn.
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Extreme Fire Danger Sunday, May 11, 2025
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), in conjunction with the National Weather Service, has issued a Red Flag Warning for today, Sunday, May 11, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. for the following counties in northern Wisconsin: Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, Florence, Forest, Iron, Langlade, Lincoln, Marinette, Oneida, Polk, Price, Rusk, Sawyer, St. Croix, Vilas and Washburn.