River now below flood stage in Prairie du Chien

PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, Wis. (WKBT) -- Clean up begins as water levels recede in Prairie du Chien.

Officials from the City of Prairie du Chien say the river is at 15.6 feet and continues to go down.

Crews from the city will begin collecting debris left behind by the flooding on Monday. Residents who had flood waters near their homes are asked to place debris items along the curb, separated.

For those who used sandbags, those can be disposed at an area set up behind the radio station on North Prairie Street. The city asks that resident cut the bags and dump the sand into the garbage tote. This will be available through Monday.

Traffic traveling onto St. Feriole Island can access The Depot via Water Street, the city says. All other island roads remain closed.

The Wells Street flood gate is now open as well as recreational river traffic in Pools 9 and 10.

Officials said the planned farmers market and music in the park will be hosted in Lochner Park Thursday.

Street closures:

• North Main Street - from Washington Street to Frederick Street
• The Washington Street Bridge
• A portion of the 2nd Street and Marina parking lot road

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