Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 11:56AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 16, 2026 - 9:56am
Expires:
April 16, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in
Wisconsin...
Oak Creek At South Milwaukee affecting Milwaukee County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Oak Creek at South Milwaukee.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Parts of Oak Creek Parkway flooded,
including near the railroad overpass / High School, along with
walking paths. Yards along the creek are flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 8.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 5.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 11:00 AM CDT Thursday was 8.8 feet.
- Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
- Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
8.7 feet on 08/18/1990.
- 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 late tonight at midnight CDT.
Area Description:
Milwaukee, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI