Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI

Home |  Current Version |  Previous Version |  Text Only |  Print | Product List |  Glossary On
Versions: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37
116
WGUS83 KMKX 132107
FLSMKX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
407 PM CDT Wed Aug 13 2025

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...

  Cedar Creek At Cedarburg affecting Ozaukee County.

  Menomonee River At Menomonee Falls affecting Waukesha County.

  Fox River Lower At Waukesha affecting Waukesha County.

  Milwaukee River Near Cedarburg affecting Ozaukee County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

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 late tonight at 415 AM CDT.

&&

WIC133-140915-
/O.CON.KMKX.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MFSW3.1.ER.250811T0532Z.250812T1100Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
407 PM CDT Wed Aug 13 2025

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.

* WHERE...Menomonee River at Menomonee Falls.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 2:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 7.7 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 6.5 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 2:30 PM CDT Wednesday was 7.9 feet.
  - Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
  - Flood stage is 7.5 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    7.6 feet on 05/23/2004.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

River forecasts are available for some but not all river gaging
locations. The 7 day river forecast takes into account past
precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and predicted
precipitation for the basin. Precipitation is for the next 24 hours
in the future from April through September and for 48 hours in the
future from October through March.

(Stages in ft.)       Bank-       Latest         Forecast stages
-               Flood full       observed        ...for 5 pm...
Location        stage stage     stage/time    Thu  Fri  Sat  Sun
Menomonee Falls 7.5   6.5   7.67  2 pm 8/13   not a forecast point

-                    Highest       24 hour change
-                    observed      in river stage
-                    stage in        (ft.) up to     Highest stage
-                    the last      latest observed    forecast in
-                     7 days            stage         next 7 days
Menomonee Falls 8.52  2 am 8/10        -0.57         Not Available


&&

LAT...LON 4319 8818 4324 8814 4321 8806 4318 8801
      4313 8810 4316 8816


$$

WIC089-140915-
/O.CON.KMKX.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-250815T0600Z/
/CDRW3.2.ER.250811T1345Z.250812T2000Z.250814T2000Z.NO/
407 PM CDT Wed Aug 13 2025

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Cedar Creek at Cedarburg.

* WHEN...Until early Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Cedar Creek Park in Cedarburg is flooded.
  A portion of Portland Road in the Cedar Creek Park area is
  flooded. Water is in the backyards of some homes and businesses
  along Sheboygan Rd in Cedarburg.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 3:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 10.6 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 3:00 PM CDT Wednesday was 11.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 6.3 feet
    Wednesday, August 20.
  - Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    10.6 feet on 06/14/2008.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

River forecasts are available for some but not all river gaging
locations. The 7 day river forecast takes into account past
precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and predicted
precipitation for the basin. Precipitation is for the next 24 hours
in the future from April through September and for 48 hours in the
future from October through March.

(Stages in ft.)       Bank-       Latest         Forecast stages
-               Flood full       observed        ...for 7 pm...
Location        stage stage     stage/time    Thu  Fri  Sat  Sun
Cedarburg       10.0  9.0   10.59 3 pm 8/13   9.8  8.2  7.4  6.8

-                    Highest       24 hour change
-                    observed      in river stage
-                    stage in        (ft.) up to     Highest stage
-                    the last      latest observed    forecast in
-                     7 days            stage         next 7 days
Cedarburg       11.03 3 pm 8/12        -0.41       10.60 1 pm 8/13


&&

LAT...LON 4334 8801 4334 8797 4331 8796 4329 8795
      4327 8795 4327 8797 4329 8801


$$

WIC089-140915-
/O.CON.KMKX.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-250815T0600Z/
/CEDW3.1.ER.250810T2015Z.250812T0100Z.250815T0000Z.NO/
407 PM CDT Wed Aug 13 2025

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Milwaukee River near Cedarburg.

* WHEN...Until early Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 11.5 feet, The following roads and intersections may
  be flooded: Highway Y and Hawthorne Drive in the Town of
  Saukville, Blueberry Drive and Hawthorne Drive in the Town of
  Saukville, Highway W between Highway 33 and Highway 57 in the
  Village and Town of Saukville. Water approaches some homes along
  Klug Lane just south of Hwy C in Thiensville. Water is near some
  homes along Island Drive and Shoreland Parkway in the Mequon area.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 3:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 11.7 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 3:00 PM CDT Wednesday was 12.4 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.7
    feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage
    tomorrow evening.
  - Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    11.8 feet on 03/11/2009.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

River forecasts are available for some but not all river gaging
locations. The 7 day river forecast takes into account past
precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and predicted
precipitation for the basin. Precipitation is for the next 24 hours
in the future from April through September and for 48 hours in the
future from October through March.

(Stages in ft.)       Bank-       Latest         Forecast stages
-               Flood full       observed        ...for 7 pm...
Location        stage stage     stage/time    Thu  Fri  Sat  Sun
Cedarburg       11.0  10.0  11.67 3 pm 8/13   11.0 9.2  8.2  7.6

-                    Highest       24 hour change
-                    observed      in river stage
-                    stage in        (ft.) up to     Highest stage
-                    the last      latest observed    forecast in
-                     7 days            stage         next 7 days
Cedarburg       12.88 8 pm 8/11        -0.70       11.80 1 pm 8/13


&&

LAT...LON 4334 8796 4334 8792 4325 8792 4321 8793
      4321 8801 4327 8797


$$

WIC133-140915-
/O.CON.KMKX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-250816T0900Z/
/WKEW3.2.ER.250810T0429Z.250811T2315Z.250816T0300Z.NR/
407 PM CDT Wed Aug 13 2025

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
  This approaches the flood of record.

* WHERE...Fox River Lower at Waukesha.

* WHEN...Until early Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Water is into Frame Park and floodwaters
  are at least 3 feet deep on land near the shoreline. About one
  half mile south of downtown Waukesha, water is 3-4 feet deep and
  covering much of the backyards of some homes in the Bethesda Court
  area. Water approaches Corrina Blvd and Union St.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 3:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 7.8 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 3:00 PM CDT Wednesday was 8.4 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    late Friday evening and continue falling to 4.4 feet
    Wednesday, August 20.
  - Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    7.8 feet on 06/19/2009.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

River forecasts are available for some but not all river gaging
locations. The 7 day river forecast takes into account past
precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and predicted
precipitation for the basin. Precipitation is for the next 24 hours
in the future from April through September and for 48 hours in the
future from October through March.

(Stages in ft.)       Bank-       Latest         Forecast stages
-               Flood full       observed        ...for 7 pm...
Location        stage stage     stage/time    Thu  Fri  Sat  Sun
Waukesha        6.0   5.0   7.84  3 pm 8/13   6.9  6.1  5.3  4.9

-                    Highest       24 hour change
-                    observed      in river stage
-                    stage in        (ft.) up to     Highest stage
-                    the last      latest observed    forecast in
-                     7 days            stage         next 7 days
Waukesha        8.58  6 pm 8/11        -0.51       7.90  1 pm 8/13


&&

LAT...LON 4304 8824 4303 8818 4300 8821 4295 8825
      4297 8829 4302 8826


$$

HEEREN