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Flood Watch
Issued: 4:57 AM Apr. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast Wisconsin, including the following counties, in east central Wisconsin, Fond du Lac and Sheboygan. In south central Wisconsin, Dane, Green, Green Lake, Iowa, Lafayette, Marquette and Rock. In southeast Wisconsin, Dodge, Jefferson, Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Walworth, Washington and Waukesha. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Excessive rain on saturated ground may result in flooding. An additional 1 to 2 inches of rainfall is likely, with locally higher amounts possible. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. &&
Dense Fog Advisory
Issued: 3:17 AM Apr. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Sheboygan, Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Washington, and Waukesha Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. &&
River Flood Warning
Issued: 2:57 AM Apr. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE SATURDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Root River at Franklin. * WHEN...Until late Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Portions of the Root River Parkway are flooded. Oakwood Road near S 60th is flooded. Some yards along the river are flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 9.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 PM CDT Thursday was 9.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late tomorrow evening and continue falling to 4.0 feet Thursday, April 23. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.2 feet on 06/13/1999. - 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 Fri Sat Sun Mon Franklin 8.0 7.0 9.17 9 pm 4/16 8.2 7.2 6.3 5.6 - 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 Franklin 9.23 6 pm 4/16 2.13 9.10 1 am 4/17 &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 2:55 AM Apr. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT FRIDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY TO 10 PM CDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce visibility to 1/4 NM or less. For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. * WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Sheboygan to Winthrop Harbor IL. * WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 7 PM CDT Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM Friday to 10 PM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Low visibility will make navigation difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use your radar and compass. &&
Dense Fog Advisory
Issued: 2:55 AM Apr. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT FRIDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY TO 10 PM CDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce visibility to 1/4 NM or less. For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. * WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Sheboygan to Winthrop Harbor IL. * WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 7 PM CDT Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM Friday to 10 PM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Low visibility will make navigation difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use your radar and compass. &&
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