Flood Warning Issued for Waukesha 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 Waukesha County, Wisconsin, due to minor flooding on the Menomonee River at Menomonee Falls. Residents should avoid flooded roads to prevent risks.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Waukesha 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 Waukesha County, Wisconsin.
Alert Details
A Flood Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Milwaukee/Sullivan WI. It is effective starting April 15, 2026, at 9:41 PM CDT.
Affected Areas
The warning affects Waukesha County, Wisconsin, specifically the Menomonee River at Menomonee Falls.
What You Should Do
Turn around and do not drown when encountering flooded roads. Do not attempt to drive around barricades or through flooded areas.
Expected Conditions
Minor flooding is occurring with the river stage at 7.9 feet, which is above the flood stage of 7.5 feet. Impacts include flooding of Grand Ave near Roman Dr, back parking lots of businesses on the northside of Roman Dr, and paths along the Menomonee River Parkway.
Timeline
The alert is effective from April 15, 2026, at 9:41 PM CDT and expires on April 16, 2026, at 9:45 AM CDT. The next statement will be issued on Thursday morning at 9:45 AM CDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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