Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 12:26PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 16, 2026 - 10:26am
Expires:
April 16, 2026 - 10:30pm
Description:
...The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan WI has issued
a Flood Warning for the following river in Wisconsin...
Crawfish River At Milford affecting Jefferson County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Crawfish River at Milford.
* WHEN...From this evening until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, There is widespread flooding of
agricultural land and lowland. There is widespread flooding in
Riverbend Campground, about 5 miles upstream of Milford.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 12:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 6.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
this evening and continue rising to a crest of 8.2 feet
Monday evening.
- Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
8.2 feet on 03/22/1943.
- 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 1230 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Jefferson, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI