Normal flow rate of the Wisconsin River at Merrill is 3,652 cubic feet per second and at Wisconsin Rapids is 9,283 cubic feet per second. Thursdays measures were 2,704 cubic feet per second at Merrill and 4,706 cubic feet per second at Wisconsin Rapids. The flow in the river does change because of natural occurrence, so the flow can be increased greatly. Since that happens, we need to remind people that the forces of nature can be powerful and unpredictable, Valitchka said. Use common sense and respect the potential power of the water.
Dams can be dangerous areas.
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