Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued April 17 at 4:00PM CDT until April 17 at 6:30PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 2:00pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
FFWMKX
The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southern Lafayette County in south central Wisconsin...
* Until 630 PM CDT.
* At 400 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2 inches of
rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 0.5 to 1.5 inches
in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Shullsburg, Benton, New Diggings, Gratiot and Lead Mine.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
Area Description:
Lafayette, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI