Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 4 at 4:20PM CDT until April 7 at 7:36AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 4, 2026 - 2:20pm
Expires:
April 5, 2026 - 2:30am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following river in
Wisconsin...
Baraboo River At Reedsburg affecting Sauk County.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Baraboo River at Reedsburg.
* WHEN...From this evening to Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, There is widespread inundation of lowland
in the Reedsburg area. Floodwaters affect West Second Street,
Granite Avenue and South Webb Avenue along the river. Water
affects the concrete deck of the South Webb Avenue bridge.
Floodwaters are into Webb Park and Smith Conservancy. The Public
Works Yard is under 2 to 2.5 feet of water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 3:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 12.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late this evening to a crest of 16.5 feet early Monday
morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Tuesday
morning.
- Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
16.9 feet on 09/24/2016.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued late tonight at 430 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Sauk, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Sender: