14 National Weather Service alerts are in force in Wisconsin, covering 20 of its 72 counties: 4 flood warnings, 6 flood watches and 4 beach hazards statements.
Checked Sun, Sep 20, 2026, 6:00 AM CDT. Times are Central Daylight Time.
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...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in
Wisconsin...
East Branch Pecatonica River Near Blanchardville affecting
Lafayette County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...East Branch Pecatonica River near Blanchardville.
* WHEN...Until late tonight.
* IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Floodwaters cover a portion of Highway H
and floodwaters are into McKellar Park in Blanchardville.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 3:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 10.8 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early
this morning to a crest of 11.4 feet this morning. It will then
fall below flood stage this afternoon.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.4
feet on 04/12/2008.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What to do
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 this afternoon at 415 PM CDT.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...
Kickapoo River at Gays Mills affecting Crawford County.
Kickapoo River at Steuben affecting Crawford County.
Kickapoo River at Readstown affecting Vernon County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Kickapoo River at Readstown.
* WHEN...From early this morning to late Monday night.
* IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, The park along the river begins to flood.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- There is no current observed data.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.0 feet
this evening.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.4
feet on 06/02/2014.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What to do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Additional river and weather information is available at
www.weather.gov/lacrosse.
The next statement will be issued this afternoon by noon CDT.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...
Kickapoo River at Gays Mills affecting Crawford County.
Kickapoo River at Steuben affecting Crawford County.
Kickapoo River at Readstown affecting Vernon County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Kickapoo River at Gays Mills.
* WHEN...Until Wednesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Water begins to cover roads near the river,
including Sand Hill Road near Bell Center. Minor flooding occurs in
areas adjacent to the river, including Robb Park in Gays Mills.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- There is no current observed data.
- Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early
Tuesday morning and continue falling to 7.4 feet Saturday
evening.
- Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.4
feet on 03/08/2004.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What to do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Additional river and weather information is available at
www.weather.gov/lacrosse.
The next statement will be issued this afternoon by noon CDT.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...
Kickapoo River at Gays Mills affecting Crawford County.
Kickapoo River at Steuben affecting Crawford County.
Kickapoo River at Readstown affecting Vernon County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Kickapoo River at Steuben.
* WHEN...From early this morning to late Wednesday night.
* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Water starts to affect business and
residences and minor flooding affects lowlands and lower roads.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:45 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 11.2 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.6 feet
just after midnight tonight.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.0
feet on 05/08/2001.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What to do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Additional river and weather information is available at
www.weather.gov/lacrosse.
The next statement will be issued this afternoon by noon CDT.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of southwest Wisconsin, including the following
county, Grant.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT this morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Rain will continue through the overnight with additional rainfall
amounts of up to 2 inches possible.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What to do
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
...The Flood Watch continues for the following river in Illinois...
Wisconsin...
Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Lake and Kenosha
Counties.
* WHAT...Flooding is possible.
* WHERE...Fox River Lower near New Munster.
* WHEN...From this afternoon to Thursday evening.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 3:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 9.0 feet.
- Forecast...Flood stage may be reached late this afternoon.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What to do
If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 1215 PM CDT.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Wisconsin,
including the following counties, in south central Wisconsin, Dane,
Green, Iowa, Lafayette and Rock. In southeast Wisconsin, Jefferson,
Kenosha, Milwaukee, Racine, Walworth and Waukesha.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT this morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Rounds of showers and some thunderstorms may move repeatedly over
the same areas across far southern Wisconsin early this morning.
This may bring another 1 to 2 inches of rainfall, with locally
higher amounts possible. Urban and small stream flooding, river
and creek rises and isolated flash flooding are possible where
rain moves repeatedly over the same areas.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What to do
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin...
Kickapoo River at Soldiers Grove affecting Crawford County.
* WHAT...Flooding is possible.
* WHERE...Kickapoo River at Soldiers Grove.
* WHEN...From Monday morning to Monday evening.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 6:41 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 7.9 feet.
- Forecast...Flood stage may be reached early this morning.
- Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What to do
If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding.
Additional river and weather information is available at
www.weather.gov/lacrosse.
The next statement will be issued this afternoon by noon CDT.
...The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan has issued a
Flood Watch for the following rivers in Illinois...Wisconsin...
Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Lake and Kenosha
Counties.
Pecatonica River At Martintown affecting Green County.
Root River At Franklin affecting Milwaukee County.
Root River Canal At Raymond affecting Racine County.
Sugar River At Brodhead affecting Rock, Winnebago and Green
Counties.
Turtle Creek Near Clinton affecting Rock County.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 830 PM CDT.
* WHAT...Flooding is possible.
* WHERE...Turtle Creek near Clinton.
* WHEN...From late tonight to Monday afternoon.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 12:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 4.8 feet.
- Forecast...Flood stage may be reached late tonight.
- Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
...The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan has issued a
Flood Watch for the following rivers in Illinois...Wisconsin...
Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Lake and Kenosha
Counties.
Pecatonica River At Martintown affecting Green County.
Root River At Franklin affecting Milwaukee County.
Root River Canal At Raymond affecting Racine County.
Sugar River At Brodhead affecting Rock, Winnebago and Green
Counties.
Turtle Creek Near Clinton affecting Rock County.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 830 PM CDT.
* WHAT...Flooding is possible.
* WHERE...Sugar River at Brodhead.
* WHEN...From late tonight to Tuesday evening.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 12:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 1.7 feet.
- Forecast...Flood stage may be reached late tonight.
- Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* WHAT...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected along the
Lake Superior shoreline due to high wave action and strong rip
currents.
* WHERE...Minnesota Park Point and Wisconsin Point Beaches.
* WHEN...From 10 AM CDT this morning through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Life-threatening waves and rip currents are
expected. Stay out of the water and stay away from dangerous
areas like piers and breakwalls.
What to do
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
* WHAT...High waves and dangerous currents expected.
* WHERE...Beaches along Lake Michigan in Door County.
* WHEN...From 6 AM CDT Sunday through 1 PM CDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected. Strong
currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves
can sweep people off piers.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Several beaches that will be most
susceptible to the dangerous swimming conditions include...
Rock Island State Beach, Baileys Harbor beaches and Whitefish
Dunes Beach in Door County.
What to do
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
* WHAT...High waves and dangerous currents expected.
* WHERE...Beaches along Lake Michigan in Kewaunee and Manitowoc
Counties.
* WHEN...From 6 AM CDT Sunday through 7 PM CDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected. Strong
currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves
can sweep people off piers.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Several beaches that will be most
susceptible to the dangerous swimming conditions include...
Cresent Beach and City of Kewaunee Beach in Kewaunee County.
Point Beach, Neshotah Beach and Red Arrow Beach in Manitowoc
County.
What to do
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
* WHAT...Life threatening waves of 4 to 8 feet and dangerous
currents are expected.
* WHERE...Sheboygan, Ozaukee, Milwaukee, Racine and Kenosha
Counties.
* WHEN...Through Tuesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected due to
high waves and onshore winds.
What to do
Stay out of the water and away from dangerous areas like piers
and breakwalls. Strong structural and longshore currents are
expected. Rip currents are possible.
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