Flood Warning

FROM: NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
AREA: Sauk, WI
SENT: 2026-04-06T10:35:00-05:00

Flood Warning issued April 6 at 10:35AM CDT until April 8 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

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

Baraboo River At Reedsburg affecting Sauk County.

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

* WHERE…Baraboo River at Reedsburg.

* WHEN…Until early Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS…At 15.0 feet, Floodwaters affect Granite Avenue and
South Webb Avenue along the river. There is general inundation of
lowland in the Reedsburg area. The walking path in Webb Park and
Smith Conservancy is covered with water. The Public Works Yard is
under 12-18 inches of water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 10:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 14.7 feet.
– Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet.
– Recent Activity…The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:00 AM CDT Monday was 14.7 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.0
feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below
flood stage tomorrow evening.
– Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
– Flood History…This crest compares to a previous crest of
15.5 feet on 03/15/2019.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued this evening at 1045 PM CDT.

Alert Expiration: 2026-04-06T22:45:00-05:00