MADISON, Wis. -- There is still widespread flooding across parts of southwestern Wisconsin after 16 inches of rain fell in some areas during the weekend.

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The flooding forced some evacuations, caused a mudslide and knocked a train off its tracks, damaged homes and washed out numerous roads and bridges. While flood waters are being blamed for millions of dollars worth of damage and a state of emergency was declared for Crawford, Richland and Vernon counties, officials said that there are no reports of serious injuries.

The flooding was caused by consistent heavy rainfall during the weekend. Officials said that up to a foot of rain fell on Saturday and early Sunday in southwestern Wisconsin. The National Weather Service said that up to another 4 inches fell late Sunday and early Monday, but less than 1.5 inches of precipitation was recorded in much of that area during that period.

Gov. Jim Doyle, who declared the state of emergency on Sunday, toured the flood zone on Monday. He also authorized the mobilization of the Wisconsin National Guard to assist in relief efforts. Guard soldiers were moving into Virouqa, Gays Mills and Soldier's Grove -- three areas hit especially hard by the flooding. Emergency crews were out on Monday morning assessing the damage.

Doyle has ordered emergency management officials to lead the state's response efforts, and directed all state agencies to assist the affected localities.

Doyle said that some emergency teams are still worried about the integrity of area dams and are concerned about forecasts of more rain throughout the day.

During his tour, Doyle examined a road in Soldier's Grove that had partially collapsed and ventured into Gays Mills' evacuated downtown. Doyle said that it's awe-inspiring to see how much damage had been caused in such a short amount of time. He also commended the emergency response teams' efforts, which he called extraordinary, WISC-TV reported.

"It's really awe-inspiring almost to see how much damage has been done and what this water has done," Doyle said. "We've really seen in these counties that everyone pulled together. Everybody knew what they were supposed to do. They were well-drilled."

Wisconsin Emergency Management spokeswoman Lori Getter said on Sunday the hardest-hit areas were in Crawford, Grant, La Crosse, Richland and Vernon counties.

Near the La Crosse County line, flooding knocked a train off its tracks along Highway 35. The heavy rains also caused a mud slide that pushed a house onto that same interstate, WISC-TV reported.

Damage estimates in the three southwestern Wisconsin counties in which a state of emergency were declared due to weekend flooding total about $24 million. Crawford County emergency management spokesman Gary Knickerbocker said that that damage there totaled more than $11 million. Doyle said that the state estimated Vernon County damages at more than $9 million. Richland County had an estimated damage there on Sunday at more than $3 million.

State officials said that they intend to push for federal aid for the flood-stricken parts of the state.

Doyle said that he plans to seek aid when the damage assessments are complete.

U.S. Ron Kind, a La Crosse Democrat whose district includes Vernon, Richland and Crawford counties, said that he's concerned about a repeat of 2005 when the federal government denied Wisconsin aid for tornadoes that ravaged the state that August. The denial came a few weeks after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita struck.

Kind, who was touring the flood damage in southwestern Wisconsin on Monday, said that Wisconsin faces an eerily similar scenario to 2005 with Hurricane Dean now bearing down.

He said that the flood damage should be enough to trigger the aid, but he's not taking anything for granted.

Meanwhile, storms continue to move across southern Wisconsin, bringing more rain to an already bad situation, WISC-TV reported.

Some Residents Attempt To Recover Belongings

In Crawford County, about 200 homes are underwater in Gays Mills and the muddy water swallowed numerous cars and trucks. Many longtime residents are comparing this devastation to the worst flooding in village history, WISC-TV reported.

Some residents were being allowed back into their homes on Monday to try to salvage some of their belongings.

Village trustee Mike Heisz said that some people are being allowed to go into their homes if they don't have to walk through water to get there. He said that they can take only what they can carry, and they can't stay.

The water in Gays Mills had visibly receded by midmorning.

When Doyle visited earlier on Monday, he saw knee-deep water on the village's Main Street.

Village president Larry McCarn described for Doyle how firefighters went door to door in the early hours to warn residents as the water rose. Some homes got as much as 4 feet of water in them.

Dams Monitored

State and local officials are monitoring seven Vernon County dams for potential problems.

Officials said that there is concern that the Runge Hollow, Seas Branch, Duck Egg, Raaum, Clockmaker, Hidden Valley and Primmer dams could erode, adding to the flood damage.

Primmer Dam is located at the intersection of state Highway 56 and Maple Dale Road.

Hidden Valley Dam near Avalanche was being watched after a citizen reported its emergency spillway was flowing.

The other Vernon County dams being monitored are Duck Egg, Runge Hollow, Raaum, Clockmaker, Seas Branch and Primmer.

Gotham Residents Evacuated

Rising water levels where the Pine and Wisconsin rivers converge in Gotham raised concern on Monday.

Officials began the evacuation of the area, located in southern Richland County, amid worry that more flooding is possible. About 100 residents were moved on Monday afternoon, WISC-TV reported.

DOT Officials Announce Area Road Closures

Wisconsin Department of Transportation officials said on Monday several area highways were closed because of local flooding, washouts or debris on the roadway. They said that drivers are urged to stay off the roads until further notice.

They include:

State Highway 35, La Crosse and Vernon counties
State Highway 56 at Highway 82, Vernon County
State Highway 56 from Richland Center to Viola, Richland County
State Highway 58 from U.S. Highway 14 to Ithaca, Richland County
State Highway 58, south of La Valle, Sauk County
State Highway 60 from Crawford County line to Port Andrew
State Highway 80 from Hillsboro south to county line, Vernon County
State Highway 80, north of Richland Center to Vernon County line, Richland County
State Highway 130, south of Highway 154, Sauk County
State Highway 130, Bear Creek, Richland County
State Highway 131, Viola to La Farge, Richland County
State Highway 131, Steuben to Soldiers Grove, Crawford County
State Highway 136, north of Rock Springs, Sauk County
State Highway 154, east of Highway 23, Sauk County
State Highway 162 at Stoddard to Coon Valley, Vernon County
State Highway 171 at Gays Mills, Crawford County
State Highway 171 at Boaz, Richland County
State Highway 179 at Steuben, Crawford County

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