Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 7:55PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 16, 2026 - 5:55pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 6:00am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...
Crawfish River At Milford affecting Jefferson County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Crawfish River at Milford.
* WHEN...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 7:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 6.8 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late tonight 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 Friday morning at 800 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Jefferson, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI