Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 12:33PM CDT until April 22 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 18, 2026 - 10:33am
Expires:
April 18, 2026 - 10:45pm
Description:
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in Wisconsin...
Fox River Lower At Waukesha affecting Waukesha County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast. This approaches the flood of record.
* WHERE...Fox River Lower at Waukesha.
* WHEN...Until Wednesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Parts of Corrina Blvd, Buckley St, and
Dunbar Ave flood. Grede Park, Glacial Drumlin Trail and Fox
Riverwalk flood.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 12:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 7.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 12:00 PM CDT Saturday was 8.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 8.0
feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
early Wednesday morning.
- Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
8.0 feet on 04/01/1960.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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 late tonight at 1245 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Waukesha, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI