Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:15PM CDT until April 19 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 8:15pm
Expires:
April 18, 2026 - 8:15am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...
Baraboo River Near Baraboo affecting Columbia and Sauk Counties.
Milwaukee River Near Cedarburg affecting Ozaukee County.
Crawfish River At Milford affecting Jefferson County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Milwaukee River near Cedarburg.
* WHEN...Until Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Water approaches some homes along Klug
Lane just south of Highway C and along N Island Drive and N
Shoreland Parkway in Mequon.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 10.8 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
early tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 11.2 feet tomorrow
evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday
afternoon.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
11.2 feet on 04/03/1982.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
To escape rising water, take the shortest path to higher ground.
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.
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.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Saturday morning at 1015 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Ozaukee, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI