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Green County Sheriff's Office
Saturday July 12th, 2025 :: 03:29 p.m. CDT

Alert

Flood Warning until 02:30AM Sunday

...Observed flooding changed to Minor severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Wisconsin... East Branch Pecatonica River Near Blanchardville affecting Lafayette County.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.

* WHERE...East Branch Pecatonica River near Blanchardville.

* WHEN...Until just after midnight tonight.

* IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Floodwaters cover a portion of Highway H and floodwaters are into McKellar Park in Blanchardville.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 11.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 2:00 PM CDT Saturday was 11.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 5.7 feet Saturday, July 19. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.1 feet on 05/18/2019. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: LAFAYETTE, WI

Instructions:

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 late tonight at 230 AM CDT.

Address/Location
Green County Sheriff's Office
2827 6th St
Monroe, WI 53566

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 608-328-9400

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Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Flood Warning

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