Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 8 at 4:02PM CDT until April 9 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 8, 2026 - 2:02pm
Expires:
April 9, 2026 - 2:15am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...
Baraboo River Near Baraboo affecting Sauk and Columbia Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...Illinois...
Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Kenosha and Lake
Counties.
Wisconsin River At Portage affecting Columbia County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Fox River Lower near New Munster.
* WHEN...Until early tomorrow afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Floodwaters begin to affect 77th St. in
the Town of Wheatland. Floodwaters are near some homes along
Riverside Dr, Shorewood Dr, and Highway W in the Village of Salem
Lakes and Town of Wheatland areas. Fox River Park boat launch
starts to flood.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 3:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 11.2 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 3:00 PM CDT Wednesday was 11.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
tomorrow morning and continue falling to 9.3 feet Wednesday,
April 15.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
11.3 feet on 03/30/2020.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued late tonight at 415 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Lake, IL; Kenosha, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov