Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 20 at 9:26PM CDT until April 22 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 20, 2026 - 7:26pm
Expires:
April 21, 2026 - 7:30am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...
Fox River Lower At Waukesha affecting Waukesha County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...Illinois...
Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Kenosha and Lake
Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Fox River Lower at Waukesha.
* WHEN...Until early Wednesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 6.0 feet, There is minor lowland flooding in the
Waukesha area.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 6.4 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 7.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
tomorrow evening and continue falling through the end of the
week.
- Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
6.4 feet on 10/04/2019.
- 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.
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:
Waukesha, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI