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Published September 25, 2010, 12:40 AM

State of Emergency declared in more counties, including Buffalo

Wisconsin News
- The list of counties impacted by western Wisconsin flooding continues to grow, with a state of emergency declared in five more.

The list of counties impacted by western Wisconsin flooding continues to grow, with a state of emergency declared in five more.

Governor Jim Doyle issued the declaration Friday afternoon for Buffalo, Marathon, Portage, Wood and Jackson Counties. They join Clark and Trempealeau Counties on a list of seven that have seen homes damaged, roads closed, and even some areas evacuated due to rising waters.

Doyle says the declaration allows the state to continue doing everything possible to help those affected by the storms make a quick recovery.

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