Viola NewsLocal news for Viola, WI continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Volunteer goes to help flood victims- June 23, 2008 Volunteer work has been part of Gene Koci's life for decades. "I've been an active Lion for 35 years," the Eau Claire man said.http://www.topix.net/city/viola-wi/2008/06/volunteer-goes-to-help-flood-victims?fromrss=1 Agriculture Secretary Nilsestuen tours flood-damaged farms and rural communities in western Wisconsin- June 21, 2008 "This was the worst flood in my memory and I am truly impressed by the resilience shown by the farmers and communities I visited.http://www.topix.net/city/viola-wi/2008/06/agriculture-secretary-nilsestuen-tours-flood-da... Vernon County officials wait to see how impending rain will affect already saturated soil- June 18, 2008 While flood waters have receded over the past two days in Vernon County, a new system of storms carrying heavy rain had officials looking to the sky Wednesday afternoon.http://www.topix.net/city/viola-wi/2008/06/vernon-county-officials-wait-to-see-how-impendi... Red Cross Continues Aid for Severe Weather Victims- June 15, 2008 As weekend crews work to help with clean up the American Red Cross continues to provide feeding operations throughout Vernon County including Viola at the Methodist Church and Readstown at the Peace Lutheran ...http://www.topix.net/city/viola-wi/2008/06/red-cross-continues-aid-for-severe-weather-vict... Vernon Co. Starts Totaling Damages; $3.7M to Public Property So Far- June 13, 2008 A preliminary estimate shows Vernon County's public property now has $3.7 million in damage from recent storms and flooding.http://www.topix.net/city/viola-wi/2008/06/vernon-co-starts-totaling-damages-3-7m-to-publi... Heavy rain, floods pound Midwest, with more on tap- June 11, 2008 Large swaths of three Midwest states were declared disaster areas as days of vicious storms and flooding forced rescuers into boats and residents to flee flooded communities.http://www.topix.net/city/viola-wi/2008/06/heavy-rain-floods-pound-midwest-with-more-on-ta... Storm Damage costs Millions- June 9, 2008 Storm damage in Vernon County alone is expected to exceed $60 million, the total in last summer's flooding.http://www.topix.net/city/viola-wi/2008/06/storm-damage-costs-millions?fromrss=1 Midwest Soaked By Rain, Floods; At Least 8 Dead- June 9, 2008 CBS News Interactive: Tornadoes DETROIT Large swaths of three Midwest states were declared disaster areas as days of vicious storms and flooding forced rescuers into boats and residents to flee flooded ...http://www.topix.net/city/viola-wi/2008/06/midwest-soaked-by-rain-floods-at-least-8-dead?f... Flooding expected throughout state following spate of storms- June 9, 2008 Another wave of severe thunderstorms pounded the southern half of Wisconsin Sunday, creating flash floods, forcing evacuations and dredging up nightmares of flooding not even a year past.http://www.topix.net/city/viola-wi/2008/06/flooding-expected-throughout-state-following-sp... Flooding, rain lead to road closures and mudslides in Vernon County- June 8, 2008 Vernon County activated its Emergency Operations Center, Sunday morning at about 9 a.m., in response to ongoing flooding and predicted continued rainfall.http://www.topix.net/city/viola-wi/2008/06/flooding-rain-lead-to-road-closures-and-mudslid... |