Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 20 at 9:18PM CDT until April 23 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 20, 2026 - 7:18pm
Expires:
April 21, 2026 - 7:30am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...
Fox River At Princeton affecting Green Lake County.
Fox River Near Berlin affecting Green Lake County.
Wisconsin River At Portage affecting Columbia County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Fox River at Princeton.
* WHEN...Until early 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 8:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 9.6 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 7.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:00 PM CDT Monday was 9.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to remain around 9.6 feet
tonight before then falling below flood stage Wednesday
evening.
- Flood stage is 9.5 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
9.4 feet on 05/11/2012.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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.
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 Tuesday morning at 930 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Green Lake, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI