Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 19 at 9:51PM CDT until April 23 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 19, 2026 - 7:51pm
Expires:
April 20, 2026 - 8:00am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...
Wisconsin River At Portage affecting Columbia County.
Fox River Near Berlin affecting Green Lake County.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Wisconsin River at Portage.
* WHEN...Until late Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, There is 1 foot of water over a low
section of County Highway V in Dekorra. Floodwaters affect River
Oaks Road and River Shores Road (Lewiston Township) as well as
numerous roads in the Blackhawk Park area about 3 miles south of
Portage.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 18.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 12.7 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:00 PM CDT Sunday was 19.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
Thursday afternoon and continue falling to 15.4 feet Sunday,
April 26.
- Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
18.9 feet on 04/18/2023.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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.
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 Monday morning at 1000 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Columbia, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI