Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 24 at 4:53AM CDT until April 27 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 24, 2026 - 2:53am
Expires:
April 24, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...
Crawfish River At Milford affecting Jefferson County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Crawfish River at Milford.
* WHEN...Until Monday morning.
* 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 4:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 7.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 4:00 AM CDT Friday was 7.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
Sunday evening and continue falling to 5.5 feet Thursday
evening.
- Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
7.7 feet on 03/29/2009.
- 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.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 500 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Jefferson, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI