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Flood Statement
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
440 AM CDT Tue Aug 12 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.

...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...

  Root River At Franklin affecting Milwaukee County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.

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 information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued early this morning at 545 AM CDT.

&&

WIC089-122145-
/O.CON.KMKX.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-250814T1400Z/
/CEDW3.2.ER.250810T2015Z.250812T1200Z.250814T0800Z.NO/
440 AM CDT Tue Aug 12 2025

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE THURSDAY MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Milwaukee River near Cedarburg.

* WHEN...Until late Thursday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Floodwaters affect Island Drive and
  Shoreland Parkway in the Mequon area. Water is over Elm St, Green
  Bay Rd, North Cedarburg Rd in Thiensville. The following roads and
  intersections are flooded and closed: Highway Y and Hawthorne
  Drive in the Town of Saukville, Highway W between Highway 33 and
  Highway 57 in the Village of Saukville.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 4:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 12.6 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 4:00 AM CDT Tuesday was 12.9 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.4
    feet this morning. It will then fall below flood stage early
    Thursday morning.
  - Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    13.3 feet on 03/17/2019.
  - 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 am...
Location        stage stage     stage/time    Wed  Thu  Fri  Sat
Cedarburg       11.0  10.0  12.55 4 am 8/12   12.5 10.6 8.4  7.4

-                    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 7 pm 8/11         0.49       13.40 1 pm 8/12


&&

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


$$

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
440 AM CDT Tue Aug 12 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.

...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...

  Root River At Franklin affecting Milwaukee County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.

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 information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued early this morning at 545 AM CDT.

&&

WIC133-122145-
/O.CON.KMKX.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MFSW3.1.ER.250811T0532Z.250812T0730Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
440 AM CDT Tue Aug 12 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 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 8.0 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 6.5 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 2:30 AM CDT Tuesday was 8.0 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
    8.1 feet on 07/22/2010.
  - 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   7.96  2 am 8/12   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         0.17         Not Available


&&

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


$$

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
440 AM CDT Tue Aug 12 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.

...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...

  Root River At Franklin affecting Milwaukee County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.

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 information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued early this morning at 545 AM CDT.

&&

WIC089-122145-
/O.CON.KMKX.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-250814T0900Z/
/CDRW3.1.ER.250811T1345Z.250812T0900Z.250813T2100Z.NO/
440 AM CDT Tue Aug 12 2025

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

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

* WHERE...Cedar Creek at Cedarburg.

* WHEN...Until early Thursday 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 4:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 10.9 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 4:00 AM CDT Tuesday was 10.9 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 6.0 feet Monday
    evening.
  - Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    10.8 feet on 03/22/1975.
  - 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 am...
Location        stage stage     stage/time    Wed  Thu  Fri  Sat
Cedarburg       10.0  9.0   10.88 4 am 8/12   10.3 9.2  7.1  6.5

-                    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       10.88 4 am 8/12         1.25       10.80 7 am 8/12


&&

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


$$

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
440 AM CDT Tue Aug 12 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.

...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...

  Root River At Franklin affecting Milwaukee County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.

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 information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued early this morning at 545 AM CDT.

&&

WIC133-122145-
/O.CON.KMKX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-250813T2024Z/
/WKEW3.2.ER.250810T0429Z.250812T1200Z.250813T1424Z.NR/
440 AM CDT Tue Aug 12 2025

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL TOMORROW AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
  forecast. This approaches the flood of record.

* WHERE...Fox River Lower at Waukesha.

* WHEN...Until tomorrow afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 8.6 feet, Water approaches the base of Bastow St
  bridge and Bank St bridge. Water impacts Corrina Blvd, Buckley St,
  W Main St and northern Bank St. Frame Park is flooded. Floodwaters
  are around some homes in the Bethesda Court area about one half
  mile south of downtown Waukesha.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 4:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 8.5 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 4:00 AM CDT Tuesday was 8.6 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 8.8
    feet this morning. It will then fall below flood stage late
    tomorrow morning.
  - Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    8.9 feet on 06/09/2008.
  - 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 am...
Location        stage stage     stage/time    Wed  Thu  Fri  Sat
Waukesha        6.0   5.0   8.45  4 am 8/12   6.2  5.1  4.8  4.6

-                    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
Waukesha        8.58  6 pm 8/11         0.49       8.80  7 am 8/12


&&

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


$$

CMILLER

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
712 AM CDT Tue Aug 12 2025

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa...

  Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Scott and Clinton
  Counties.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

The next statement will be issued Wednesday morning at 715 AM CDT.

&&

IAC045-163-131215-
/O.EXT.KDVN.FL.W.0027.000000T0000Z-250815T0200Z/
/DEWI4.1.ER.250811T0200Z.250811T1645Z.250814T1800Z.NO/
712 AM CDT Tue Aug 12 2025

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE THURSDAY EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S.

* WHEN...Until late Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 11.5 feet, Moderate Flood Stage. Water affects homes
  along old U.S. Highway 61.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 6:30 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 11.3 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    early Thursday afternoon and continue falling to 8.7 feet
    Tuesday, August 19.
  - Flood stage is 11.0 feet.


&&

LAT...LON 4200 9090 4184 9071 4177 9033 4169 9035
      4171 9080 4185 9090


$$

McClure

U.S. Dept. of Commerce
NOAA National Weather Service
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