< Wisconsin Flood Warning | Effective 04/17/2026 14:09

Wisconsin Flood Warning | Effective 04/17/2026 14:09

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 4:09PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 17, 2026 - 2:09pm
Expires: 
April 18, 2026 - 2:15am
Description: 
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Wisconsin River At Wisconsin Dells affecting Sauk and Columbia Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Illinois... Rock River At Fort Atkinson affecting Jefferson County. Rock River At Afton affecting Rock and Winnebago Counties. Baraboo River Near Baraboo affecting Sauk and Columbia Counties. Rock River At Jefferson affecting Jefferson County. Rock River At Watertown affecting Jefferson County. ROCK RIVER near LEBANON-3 E-HWY MM BRIDGE affecting Dodge County. Fox River Near Berlin affecting Green Lake County. Crawfish River At Milford affecting Jefferson County. Fox River Lower At Waukesha affecting Waukesha County. Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Kenosha and Lake Counties. Milwaukee River Near Cedarburg affecting Ozaukee County. Root River Canal At Raymond affecting Racine County. Sugar River At Brodhead affecting Rock, Winnebago and Green Counties. Wisconsin River At Portage affecting Columbia County. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Root River At Franklin affecting Milwaukee County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Fox River near Berlin. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 13.5 feet, Floodwaters are over the banks in parts of downtown Berlin including Riverside and Webster Street Parks. There is minor flooding in the Berlin area. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 3:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 13.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 3:00 PM CDT Friday was 13.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood stage at 13.2 feet. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.6 feet on 05/10/1960. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction: 
To escape rising water, take the shortest path to higher ground. Even 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock you off your feet and a depth of 2 feet will float your car. Never try to walk, swim, or drive through such swift water. If you come upon flood waters, stop, turn around and go another way. 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 afternoon at 515 PM CDT.
Area Description: 
Green Lake, WI
Forcast Office: 
NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI