Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 10:50AM CDT until April 19 at 1:40AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 16, 2026 - 8:50am
Expires:
April 16, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in
Wisconsin...
Wisconsin River At Wisconsin Dells affecting Columbia and Sauk
Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Wisconsin River at Wisconsin Dells.
* WHEN...Until early Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 17.6 feet, Floodwaters affect cabins and trailers
southeast of Wisconsin Dells along Levee Road, Van Hoosen Road,
Indian Trail Parkway and boat launch, Fish St, Ingebretson Road,
Sherri Linn Dr and Norway Drive. Water approaches structures on
Rivers Edge Rd. Water from the Wisconsin River backs into Hulburt
Creek causing floodwaters to affect the backyards of some
businesses in downtown Wisconsin Dells along Highway 13 east of I
90. Water approaches the intersection of Indian Trail and County
Rd A.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 16.3 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:00 AM CDT Thursday was 16.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.6
feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below
flood stage Saturday evening.
- Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
17.6 feet on 09/27/2010.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 1100 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Columbia, WI; Sauk, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI