Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 4:40AM CDT until April 26 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 25, 2026 - 2:40am
Expires:
April 25, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...Illinois...
Fox River At Princeton affecting Green Lake County.
Fox River Near Berlin affecting Green Lake County.
Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Lake and Kenosha
Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Fox River at Princeton.
* WHEN...Until just after midnight tonight.
* 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 Saturday the stage was 9.5 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 7.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.5
feet this morning. It will then fall below flood stage this
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:
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.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 445 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Green Lake, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI