Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 5:37AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 16, 2026 - 3:37am
Expires:
April 16, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
...The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan WI has issued
a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Wisconsin...
Oak Creek At South Milwaukee affecting Milwaukee County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Oak Creek at South Milwaukee.
* WHEN...From early this morning until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Walking paths along Oak Creek Parkway flood.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 5:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 8.3 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 5.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 5:00 AM CDT Thursday was 8.3 feet.
- Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
- Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
8.3 feet on 04/18/2013.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 545 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Milwaukee, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI