Tornado Debris Blocking Yahara River

Paddlers Encouraged To Avoid The Area

By Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources - Feb 11th, 2024 01:21 pm

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) asks paddlers to avoid the Yahara River in the area of Stebbinsville and Highway 59 due to debris from last week’s tornado. The debris in the river has created hazardous conditions for those recreating in the area.

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Government: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

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