These storms were wide spread and impacted all parts of the City. Damage was in the form of washouts, flooded and collapsed basements, damaged power lines, and transformers. Emergency crews from Police, Fire and Public Works worked throughout the night to respond to these storms. City crews continue to respond to local storm damage conditions. Significant damage to the storm sewer in the area of Oxford and Madison has resulted in localized flooding to the street, several homes, and businesses.
Damage includes a large underwater sinkhole caused by the erosion.
Area residents are being evacuated. It has been determined that Powers had stayed at a residence near the accident scene, and was enroute to his place of employment in Chippewa Falls when the accident occurred. Autopsy results are not yet available. The police department investigation of the accident is continuing. The Chippewa River is expected to reach an elevation of 767 or 768 without an additional rainfall.