Minor flooding expected of Kickapoo

Due to recent rain, the Kickapoo River is predicted to flood once again, according to the National Weather Service.

The river was at 8.36 feet at 2:05 p.m. on Sept. 19 in Soldiers Grove and is predicted to reach 13.4 feet on Sept. 22. Flood stage at Soldiers Grove is 13 feet.

At 13 feet, flooding of lowland swamps and farmland near the river occurs. At 14 feet, water may begin to flood the park and campground area in the old section of town.

The river was at 9.2 feet at 8 a.m. on Sept. 18 in Gays Mills. It is expected to crest at 14.2 feet on Sept. 22. Flood stage in Gays Mills is 13 feet.

At 13 feet, water begins to cover roads near the river, including Sand Hill Road near Bell Center. Minor flooding occurs in areas adjacent to the river, including Robb Park in Gays Mills. At 15 feet, moderate flooding is possible in and around Gays Mills.

The river was at 10.14 feet in Steuben at 9:45 a.m. on Sept. 20. It is predicted to reach 12.5 feet by Sept. 23. Flood stage at Steuben is 12 feet.

At 12 feet, water starts to affect business and residences and minor flooding affects lowlands and lower roads. At 12.5 feet, water reaches the bottom support beams of the bridge.