Headline:
Flood Watch issued April 17 at 11:05AM CDT until April 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 9:05am
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast
Wisconsin, including the following counties, in east central
Wisconsin, Fond du Lac and Sheboygan. In south central Wisconsin,
Dane, Green, Green Lake, Iowa, Lafayette, Marquette and Rock. In
southeast Wisconsin, Dodge, Jefferson, Kenosha, Milwaukee,
Ozaukee, Racine, Walworth, Washington and Waukesha.
* WHEN...Through Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur
in poor drainage and urban areas. Extensive street flooding and
flooding of creeks and rivers are possible. Area creeks and
streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall on a saturated is
possible. An additional 0.50 to 1.25 inches of rain is
expected, with locally higher amounts to 2.00 inches
possible.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Area Description:
Marquette; Green Lake; Fond Du Lac; Sheboygan; Dodge; Washington; Ozaukee; Iowa; Dane; Jefferson; Waukesha; Milwaukee; Lafayette; Green; Rock; Walworth; Racine; Kenosha
Forcast Office:
NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI