Headline:
Flood Watch issued September 18 at 1:37PM CDT until September 19 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
September 18, 2026 - 11:37am
Expires:
September 18, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding and flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall are
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of south central Wisconsin, including the
following counties, Columbia, Dane, Green, Iowa, Lafayette, Rock
and Sauk.
* WHEN...From 1 AM CDT Saturday through Saturday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Storm drains
and ditches may become clogged with debris.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Widespread and prolonged showers and storms will bring rain
accumulations of 1-3 inches. Band of higher totals in the 3-6
inches range or more will be possible in areas where storms track
repeatedly.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
Area Description:
Sauk; Columbia; Iowa; Dane; Lafayette; Green; Rock
Forcast Office:
NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov