BNSF ethanol derailement; MM 754 UMR Alma, WI

MM 754 UMR Alma, WI | 2015-Nov-07

Initial Notification: On November 7, 2015, the NOAA SSC received a report from the National Weather Service North Central River Forecast Center that a derailment occurred with a potential spill into the Upper Mississippi River (UMR) near Alma, WI. It was reported that 12 BNSF train cars derailed, and 6 cars containing denatured alcohol (ethanol) were leaking alcohol into the river. No injuries were reported. No fire was reported. Area was evacuated for safety. NOAA SSC provided fate and effect and response recommendations to USCG Sector Upper Mississippi River.