ADAMS COUNTY

Latest developments: No flooding. The worst problems were residents with water in their basements. Some areas still were dealing with road washouts.

Damage estimate: $129,000 submitted to Wisconsin Emergency Management for municipal damage. A county conservationist was not aware of any significant agricultural damage. Among the areas hit hardest by flooding are New Haven and Dell Prairie, near Wisconsin Dells.

Sewer and water problems: None reported.

Help numbers: Emergency Management at 608-339-4248.

COLUMBIA COUNTY

Latest developments: The county still had flooding. Some roads were opening while others were closing. Dams were still being monitored, but none had failed.

Damage estimate: An estimated 10 percent — or 35,000 — of the county's 350,000 cropland acres were flooded, but the extent of the damage will depend on how long fields are underwater. Among the hardest-hit areas are the towns of Arlington, Leeds, Otsego and Hampden.

Sewer and water problems: The lift station in Fall River was underwater and no longer functioning. A lift station in Columbus also was experiencing problems because of the amount of water. Sewage was dumped in Fall River, but officials didn't know how much. No swimming or recreation bans had been reported. The drinking water was safe.

Help numbers: Public health at 608-742-9274; Emergency Management at 608-742-4166; Sheriff's Office at 608-742-4166.

CRAWFORD COUNTY

Latest developments: Crews in Soldiers Grove were still pumping water out of houses, but everyone who was evacuated has returned home. Gays Mills was still evacuated.

Damage estimate: UW-Extension said the worst affected regions were an estimated 10,000 acres in the low-lying areas along the Kickapoo River from Gays Mills to Wauzeka.

Sewer and water problems: None was reported Wednesday in Soldiers Grove and Gays Mills.

Help numbers: Call 211 to report damage. In Gays Mills, contact the emergency operations center at Gays Mills Fire Station, Highway 131 at Cedar St. In Soldiers Grove, contact the emergency operations center at the Soldiers Grove Fire Station, Highway 61, 608-624-5794.

DANE COUNTY

Latest developments: The county remained in a state of emergency. The Highway Department was responding to numerous shoulder washouts and was pumping water at highways 14 and 92 and monitoring Highway V in the town of Vienna. Highway W south of Utica and Highway Y between Fourth and Hudson streets in Mazomanie were closed.

Damage estimates: Estimate Wednesday was $5.7 million. That figure includes public losses of $1.4 million, losses to 1,179 residences of $4.1 million and losses to 46 businesses of $132,000.

Sewer and water problems: Due to the extraordinary amount of wastewater coming into the system, the Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District pumped raw sewage into area waterways to avoid backups in basements. Flow levels are still high, and officials were concerned about what could happen with additional rain. Residents with private wells should call the Madison-Dane County Department of Public Health at 608-266-4821. All Madison beaches were closed.

Help numbers: In Madison call 608-266-4430. In other municipalities, residents should call their local government.

DODGE COUNTY

Latest developments: Some voluntary evacuations occurred in the town of Portland, where high water along a road that follows the Crawfish River had officials concerned that residents might not be able to get out and emergency services might have trouble getting in.

Damage estimate: Preliminary estimates of more than $13 million in crop damage and more than $250,000 for public property. Authorities received 378 calls and about 100 damage reports were filed online.

Sewer and water problems: Some communities have dumped raw sewage, but officials didn't have additional information. No problems with drinking water had been reported. Residents with private wells can call or send for bacteria test kits at Dodge County Human Services and Health Department, 143 E. Center St., Juneau, 53039; or call 920-386-3670.

Help numbers: Emergency Management at 920-386-4060. Online: www.co.dodge.wi.us.

GRANT COUNTY

Latest developments: Although floodwaters had started to recede Wednesday, rain had started falling again, worrying local officials.

Damage estimate: One home was destroyed, and several others had major damage. About 75 homeowners had reported damage, but the county was still collecting numbers. UW-Extension estimates a 10 to 15 percent loss of corn and soybeans because of acres not planted, planted late or flooded out, and an additional 15 to 20 percent loss on yields.

Sewer and water problems: Many problems had been reported in private wells and septic systems. All municipal drinking water was safe. Anyone with well water can pick up a test kit at the health department, 111 S. Jefferson St., Lancaster, 53813; or call 608-723-6416.

Help number: Grant County Emergency Management Department at 608-723-7171.

GREEN COUNTY

Latest developments: Many more people reported damaged property. All but one family were back in their homes.

Damage estimate: Agricultural losses centered along the Sugar and Pecatonica rivers, particularly in the southern part of the county. Estimated losses were of 5 to 7 percent of the corn and soybean crop, valued at about $5.5 million, plus additional losses on alfalfa.

Sewer and water problems: None reported.

Help numbers: For all questions and damage reports, call Green County Emergency Management at 608-328-9416.

IOWA COUNTY

Latest developments: Very few roads were closed. Residents in Arena and Avoca — two low-lying areas where the groundwater is high — were still dealing with water flowing into basements. Emergency crews were sent to sandbag in Spring Green.

Damage estimates: County and municipal costs could exceed $200,000. Residential damage was still unknown, although about 40 residents had reported damage. Hardest-hit areas were along the Wisconsin and Pecatonica rivers and other lowland areas along major rivers and streams.

Sewer and water problems: The area struggled with high groundwater and has had problems with a pumping station. There were no reports of sewage being dumped, and drinking water is considered safe. Kits to test municipal wells were available at 207 Parry St., Dodgeville.

Help number: Emergency management at 608-935-0329.

JEFFERSON COUNTY

Latest developments: Late Tuesday night, about 25 homes and two businesses were evacuated in the Hubbleton area, and sandbagging continued. Although the Rock River has crested at Watertown, rivers elsewhere have not. The Rock River at Jefferson was expected to crest today or Friday and at Fort Atkinson on Monday or Tuesday. The Crawfish River at Milford was expected to crest Saturday.

Damage estimates: Each municipality was still making assessments. Authorities anticipated at least $20 million in agricultural losses, with some farms losing nearly their entire crops. Also severely hit was the Crawfish River area on the northern edge of the county, where at least 35 percent of the corn and soybean crops were expected to be lost.

Sewer and water problems: Storm water infiltration at the Jefferson and Fort Atkinson wastewater treatment plants threatened to outstrip capacity. Although the plants were keeping up Wednesday afternoon, residents and business owners were asked to limit water use to prevent discharges of partially treated sewage into the Rock River. Riverfront Park and the Jefferson Family Aquatic Center remained closed. Drinking water was considered safe. Well owners were advised to have water tested, particularly if wells were flooded.

Help numbers: Jefferson County Emergency Management at 920-674-7450; Jefferson County Sheriff's Office at 920-674-7310. Online: www.co.jefferson.wi.us.

LAFAYETTE COUNTY

Latest developments: As of Wednesday afternoon, only five or six roads between Darlington and South Wayne were still closed because of water.

Damage estimates: Damage was still being assessed. Some low-lying cropland was flooded, but the extent is unknown.

Sewer and water problems: None reported.

Help number: Lafayette County Sheriff's Office at 608-776-4870.

RICHLAND COUNTY

Latest developments: A countywide state of emergency was still in effect. Water was receding in Viola but streets were still not clear Wednesday afternoon. All residents of the village had been evacuated. The Buena Vista area continues to have problems with groundwater coming up, and the bridge was still out on Highway B east of Highway 130.

Damage estimates: Early damage estimates topped $2 million. Three homes were reported as destroyed, 31 had major damage and 250 had minor damage. Few reports were available yet for the Viola or Buena Vista areas.

Sewer and water problems: There were some reports of sewers backing up, but no significant problems had been reported. Swimming restrictions were anticipated. The public water supply was considered safe, but residents were urged to use test kits for well water.

Help numbers: Public health at 608-647-8564, emergency operations at 608-647-8187. To report damage, call 608-647-8962.

ROCK COUNTY

Latest developments: Water levels were still rising Wednesday afternoon. The Rock River was about a foot above flood stage at Newville and Afton. The Sugar River in the town of Avon was 2.4 feet above flood stage. Many roads remained closed. County officials were making plans in the event the situation worsens, including using inmates to help fill sandbags. About 16,000 additional sandbags were available.

Damage estimates: Damage assessments were in progress. There was agricultural damage countywide, and an estimated 7,500 acres had been wiped out.

Sewer and water problems: Some residents had sewage in basements, but no major incidents had been reported. The drinking water supply had not been compromised, but health officials were urging residents whose wells have flooded not to drink the water and to use test kits.

Help numbers: Rock County Emergency Management at 608-758-8440.

SAUK COUNTY

Latest developments: Water was beginning to subside in the Reedsburg and La Valle areas. Water had crested in Rock Springs and was starting to recede. Water continued to rise in North Freedom and Baraboo. The Baraboo River was expected to crest late today.

Damage estimates: The worst damage was along river, creek and stream corridors throughout the county. As of Wednesday, more than 700 properties had been affected and there was more than $5 million in damage to residences. There was more than $700,000 in damage to roads.

Sewer and water problems: The village of Plain wastewater plant was flooded but was working again Wednesday. The lift station in the park in North Freedom was flooded and still not working. Reedsburg's treatment plant was down Wednesday.

Help numbers: Emergency Management at 608-355-3200.

VERNON COUNTY

Latest developments: Evacuated residents were gradually returning to their homes and beginning cleanup. On Wednesday afternoon, engineers cut a hole in the side of the Yttri-Primmer Dam to alleviate stress on the dam. Residents of two houses downstream of the dam were advised to evacuate. Five other dams in the county were being monitored: Duck Egg, Runge Hollow, Hidden Valley, Seasbranch and Jersey Valley. Roads in the county were returning to normal, but mudslides continued.

Damage estimates: About 100 homes were damaged. Estimated agricultural losses could reach $5.5 million, mostly hay, corn and soybeans. Additional losses of fences, pasture land and livestock were expected.

Sewer and water problems: None were reported. People with private wells were advised to have their water tested.

Help number: Emergency management at 608-637-5267.