Wisconsin - United States   2026-04-16   Thursday   43.00N, -88.38W

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Wisconsin - United States
2026-04-16

Flood Watch issued April 16 at 3:11PM CDT until April 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Issue date: 2026-04-16T20:11+00:00

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is 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 11:59AM CDT until April 19 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Issue date: 2026-04-16T16:59+00:00

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following river in Wisconsin... Fox River Lower At Waukesha affecting Waukesha County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Fox River Lower at Waukesha. * WHEN...Until early Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Parts of Corrina Blvd, Buckley St, and Dunbar Ave flood. Grede Park, Glacial Drumlin Trail and Fox Riverwalk flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 7.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:00 AM CDT Thursday was 7.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 7.9 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday evening. - Flood stage is 6.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 7.8 feet on 06/19/2009. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood