Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 7 at 10:28AM CDT until April 8 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 7, 2026 - 8:28am
Expires:
April 7, 2026 - 8:30pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...Illinois...
Baraboo River At Reedsburg affecting Sauk County.
Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Kenosha and Lake
Counties.
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...
Wisconsin River At Portage affecting Columbia County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Baraboo River at Reedsburg.
* WHEN...Until just after midnight tonight.
* IMPACTS...At 14.5 feet, There is general inundation of lowland in
the Reedsburg area. The walking path in Webb Park and Smith
Conservancy is covered with water. The Public Works yard is under
6 to 12 inches of water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 14.3 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:00 AM CDT Tuesday was 14.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
this evening and continue falling to 7.3 feet Tuesday, April
14.
- Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
14.4 feet on 04/15/2014.
- 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.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 1030 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Sauk, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov