Emergency Declaration Due to Flooding

July 2, 2024 Update

Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at 3 p.m. will be the final time to access dumpsters placed at the City garage for the purpose of disposing of flood damaged items from the June 22nd rain event. Please note that our fall bulk pickup service is planned for September 30 and October 1 and 2.

June 25, 2024 Update

As of June 25, 2024 all roadways that were closed in the City of Waupun due to flooding have been reopened. Dumpsters to dispose of damaged household items can be accessed at the City Garage, 903 N Madison Street, from 6 am to 7 pm Thursday and Friday, June 27 and 28, and from 8 am to 7 pm Saturday and Sunday, June 29 and 30.  Please note that we cannot accept appliances or hazardous chemicals at this site.  Beginning Monday, July 1, 2024, we will reduce hours for the dumpsters from 6 am to 4 pm and will begin to evaluate removal of the dumpsters all together at that time.  Additional information will be posted when a final date to access the dumpsters is determined.  Residents still in need of a cleaning kit can obtain one from the Waupun Fire Department by calling 920.324.7910.  Residents who have experienced damage as a result of the incident should work directly with their insurance carriers.

June 24, 2024 Update (3:00 p.m.)

The American Red Cross has furnished cleaning kits to the Fire Department to distribute to residents who experienced basement flooding. The kits are available at no cost on a first-come, first-served basis and include the following items:

• A pail
• 2 brooms
• Scrub brush
• Squeegee
• Wet mop head
• Garbage bags
• Face mask
• Work gloves
• Nitrile gloves
• Bottle of de-greaser
• Bottle of bleach

To obtain a kit, please call the Fire Department at 920.324.7910 to coordinate a pickup. If the Fire Department runs out, they will be able to request additional kits.

June 24, 2024 Update (10:30 a.m.)

DUMPSTERS AVAILABLE TO DISPOSE OF ITEMS DAMAGED BY FLOODING

Waupun, Wis. – Beginning June 24, 2024, dumpsters have been placed at the City of Waupun Public Works Garage, located at 903 N Madison Street, for residents to bring damaged materials. We are unable to accept hazardous materials (solvents, paints, etc.) and appliances. Dumpsters can be accessed between 6 am and 7 pm daily and are located along the north side of the facility between the red training tower and the garage. Dumpsters will be available through the week and then we will assess if this needs to be extended.

Residents who are unable to move damaged items to the dumpsters should contact City Hall at 920.324.7915. The City is currently tracking a list of people interested in volunteering and will share any resource available to those in need of assistance. Residents interested in volunteering should stop by 201 E Main Street or contact City Hall to complete at 920.324.7915 to complete a volunteer information sheet.

June 24, 2024 Update (7:30 a.m.)

Update as of 7:30 a.m., the bridge at Fond du Lac Street is open. The following roadways remain closed at this time.

• Gateway Drive
• River Road

Large dumpsters have been ordered and will be placed at the City Garage on N Madison Street, starting on Monday, 6/24, to help with disposal of items damaged during the event. We will post an update when they arrive.

June 23, 2024 Update (10:50 a.m.)

Residents who have experienced flooding in their basement that impacted pilot lights on things like furnaces, water heaters, etc., are asked to call Alliant Energy at 800-255-4268.

June 23, 2024 Update (7:45 a.m.)

Update as of 7:45 a.m., bridges at County Park Road and also on Fond du Lac Street are closed due to water hitting or running over the bridge surface. The following roadways remain closed at this time.

• Gateway Drive
• Spring Street (near the community center and Rock River School)
• River Road
• Fond du Lac Street (Main/Watertown to US151)
• West End of Edgewood Drive

It will take time for all of the rain to move downstream and for standing water to subside. We will continue to monitor and post updates.

Large dumpsters have been ordered and will be placed at the City Garage on N Madison Street, starting on Monday, 6/24, to help with disposal of items damaged during the event. We will post an update when they arrive.

June 22, 2024 Update (10:13 p.m.)

The Fire Department and DPW crews are working in the area around Rock and Newton, Tanager, Harris and Oriole Streets due to flooding. The area has been barricaded. Motorists are advised to avoid this area and will be ticketed if they drive around barricades and into standing water.

June 22, 2024 Declaration

At 7:50 p.m. on June 22, 2024, Mayor Rohn Bishop issued a Disaster Declaration due to significant rainfall and flooding across the city.  Most streets within the City of Waupun have varying degrees of flooding with road closure.  Motorists are asked to stay off the streets and people are advised to avoid areas with standing water.  Vehicles passing through standing water have been causing additional flooding to homes in badly affected areas.  Department of Public Works crews are working to barricade rods.  Motorists that ignore barricades and choose to drive through standing water may be ticketed.  It is recommended to check basement sump pumps and move valuables to higher storage.  Those experiencing damage are advised to take pcitures and contact their insurance company to report damage.  

June 22, 2024 Public Service Announcement

6:50 p.m. Facebook Post:  Late this afternoon, our DPW Director found several children swimming in a storm water pond off Spring Street near the community center. We are thankful that everyone is okay, but our DPW Director did note that one of the children swimming in the middle struggled to get out. This is a reminder to parents to talk with your children about the dangers of storm water ponds. There are pipes that a child could be sucked into, particularly with the rate of water flow that we are experiencing right now.