Flood Warning Issued for Racine, Wisconsin
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NOAA issued it on April 26, 2026, 3 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 Racine, Wisconsin, due to expected minor flooding on the Root River, with river stages rising to 7.0 feet until early afternoon on April 18.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Racine, Wisconsin
- Issued
- April 26, 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 3 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Racine, Wisconsin.
Flood Warning for Racine, WI
Alert Details
A Flood Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Milwaukee/Sullivan WI. It is effective from April 17, 2026, at 11:18 PM CDT.
Affected Areas
The warning affects Racine County, specifically the Root River at Racine, Wisconsin.
What You Should Do
To escape rising water, take the shortest path to higher ground. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Even 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock you off your feet and a depth of 2 feet will float your car. Never try to walk, swim, or drive through such swift water. If you come upon flood waters, stop, turn around and go another way.
Expected Conditions
Minor flooding is forecast. The river stage is currently at 6.8 feet and is expected to rise to a crest of 7.0 feet, leading to flooding in Lincoln Park and Horlick Park in Racine. Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
Timeline
The warning is effective from April 17, 2026, at 11:18 PM CDT, with onset at April 18, 2026, at 1:00 AM CDT. It expires on April 18, 2026, at 11:30 AM CDT and ends at 1:00 PM CDT.
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