Flood Warning Issued for Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin
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NOAA issued it on April 16, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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A Flood Warning is in effect for Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, due to minor flooding on the South Branch Rock River at Waupun, with water levels at 6.0 feet affecting local areas.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin
- Issued
- April 16, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin.
Alert Details
A Flood Warning has been issued by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI. This alert is effective from April 16, 2026, at 11:39 AM CDT.
Affected Areas
The warning affects Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, specifically the South Branch Rock River at Waupun.
What You Should Do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
Expected Conditions
Minor flooding is occurring with water levels at 6.0 feet. Floodwaters affect a picnic area and park near the river, and Gateway Dr. is flooded and closed. Bankfull stage is 4.0 feet, and flood stage is 6.0 feet.
Timeline
The alert is effective from April 16, 2026, at 11:39 AM CDT and expires on April 16, 2026, at 11:45 PM CDT. It is in effect from this morning until further notice.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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