Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 27 at 5:15AM CDT until April 27 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 27, 2026 - 3:15am
Expires:
April 27, 2026 - 3:15pm
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 this evening.
* IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, There is widespread flooding of lowland and
agricultural land. There is widespread flooding of roads in
Riverbend Campground about 5 miles upstream of Milford.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 5:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 7.1 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 5:00 AM CDT Monday was 7.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
this morning and continue falling to 4.8 feet Sunday evening.
- Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
7.1 feet on 03/17/1990.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
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 515 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Jefferson, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI