Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 11:57AM CDT until April 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 16, 2026 - 9:57am
Expires:
April 16, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following river in
Wisconsin...
Root River At Franklin affecting Milwaukee County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Root River at Franklin.
* WHEN...Until Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Portions of the Root River Parkway are
flooded. Oakwood Road near S 60th is flooded. Some yards along the
river are flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 8.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 11:00 AM CDT Thursday was 8.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.2
feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage
tomorrow evening.
- Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
9.2 feet on 06/13/1999.
- 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