4/17/2026: BLACKHAWK PARK RESIDENTS MANDATORY EVACUATION
4/17/2026
BLACKHAWK PARK RESIDENTS MANDATORY EVACUATION
The DNR has reported that rising water is requiring action to be taken. There is concern regarding the integrity of the Caledonia Levee, South of Highway 33 near Blackhawk Park.
Due to rising water, there will be no access road open into the Blackhawk Park area for an extended period of time.
EMERGENCY VEHICLES INCLUDING POLICE, FIRE, AND EMS WILL NOT BE ABLE TO REACH RESIDENTS.
All persons living in the Blackhawk Park area need to evacuate immediately.
A reception center will be open in the Portage City Hall Basement located at 115 W. Pleasant Street in Portage. If you have any questions, you may call 608-745-5513.