Wisconsin - United States   2026-04-16   Thursday   42.96N, -89.47W

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Wisconsin - United States
2026-04-16

Flood Watch issued April 16 at 9:41PM CDT until April 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Issue date: 2026-04-17T02:41+00:00

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast Wisconsin, including the following counties, in east central Wisconsin, Fond du Lac and Sheboygan. In south central Wisconsin, Dane, Green, Green Lake, Iowa, Lafayette, Marquette and Rock. In southeast Wisconsin, Dodge, Jefferson, Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Walworth, Washington and Waukesha. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Excessive rain on saturated ground may result in flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 11:06AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Issue date: 2026-04-16T16:06+00:00

...The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan WI has issued a Flood Warning for the following river in Wisconsin... Black Earth Creek At Mazomanie affecting Dane County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Black Earth Creek at Mazomanie. * WHEN...From this morning until further notice. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 11.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 AM CDT Thursday was 13.9 feet. - Forecast...No forecast is available for this location. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.7 feet on 03/15/2019. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood