Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 24 at 9:36PM CDT until April 26 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 24, 2026 - 7:36pm
Expires:
April 25, 2026 - 7:45am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...Illinois...
Fox River At Princeton affecting Green Lake County.
Fox River Near Berlin affecting Green Lake County.
Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Kenosha and Lake
Counties.
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...
Crawfish River At Milford affecting Jefferson County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Fox River at Princeton.
* WHEN...Until early Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 9.5 feet, Floodwaters are in the back yards of some
homes along South Farmer, Jefferson, North Mechanic and West Water
Streets in Princeton. There is general minor flooding in the
Princeton area.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 9.5 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 7.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:00 PM CDT Friday was 9.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
tomorrow evening and continue falling to 8.5 feet Friday, May
01.
- Flood stage is 9.5 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
9.4 feet on 05/11/2012.
- 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.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Saturday morning at 945 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Green Lake, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI