Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 20 at 5:00AM CDT until April 23 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 20, 2026 - 3:00am
Expires:
April 20, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
...The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan WI has issued
a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Wisconsin...
Fox River At Princeton affecting Green Lake County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Fox River at Princeton.
* WHEN...Until Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 9.5 feet, Floodwaters are in the back yards of some
homes along South Farmer, Jefferson, North Mechanic and West Water
Streets in Princeton. There is general minor flooding in the
Princeton area.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 4:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 9.5 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 7.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
this morning to a crest of 9.5 feet this evening. It will
then fall below flood stage early Thursday morning.
- Flood stage is 9.5 feet.
- 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.
Even 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock you off your feet
and a depth of 2 feet will float your car. Never try to walk, swim,
or drive through such swift water. If you come upon flood waters,
stop, turn around and go another way.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 500 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Green Lake, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI