Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 15 at 9:41PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 15, 2026 - 7:41pm
Expires:
April 16, 2026 - 7:45am
Description:
...The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan WI has issued
a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Wisconsin...
Menomonee River At Menomonee Falls affecting Waukesha County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Menomonee River at Menomonee Falls.
* WHEN...From this evening until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Grand Ave near Roman Dr flooded. Back
parking lots of businesses on northside of Roman Dr flooded. Paths
along Menomonee River Parkway flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 7.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 6.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:00 PM CDT Wednesday was 7.9 feet.
- Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
- Flood stage is 7.5 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
8.1 feet on 07/22/2010.
- 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 Thursday morning at 945 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Waukesha, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI