Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 20 at 9:26PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 20, 2026 - 7:26pm
Expires:
April 21, 2026 - 7:30am
Description:
...The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan WI has issued
a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Wisconsin...
Fox River Lower At Rochester affecting Racine County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Fox River Lower at Rochester.
* WHEN...From this evening until further notice.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 6.0 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:00 PM CDT Monday was 6.0 feet.
- Forecast...No forecast is available for this location, but
river looks to hold around 6.0 feet tonight.
- Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
5.8 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.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Tuesday morning at 930 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Racine, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI