Northland-Bellaire Flood Study
Summary
The council took the next step on a multi-year, roughly $22 million, three-phase plan to cut catastrophic flooding in the Northland–Bellaire area — from over five feet of flooding in a 100-year storm down to about half a foot. All ratepayers will share the cost through stormwater fees, but Ald. Croatt and Meltzer framed it as a sound infrastructure investment for the hardest-hit neighborhoods.
At a glance
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- 4
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Last discussed Aug 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
An estimated $22 million across three phases, paid for by stormwater ratepayers — including the 2026 stormwater budget's flood-mitigation design line.
Residents of the flood-prone Northland–Bellaire neighborhoods and District 14, who see flood risk drop dramatically.
All utility ratepayers, who will fund the project through stormwater rates.
Mentions & discussions (5)
Utilities Committee — August 19, 2026
An update on the flood study and preliminary design work for the Northland-Bellaire area — ongoing work to address flooding concerns there.
Common Council — April 1, 2026
The council hired Brown and Caldwell for up to $390,000 to do preliminary design work on the Northland Bellaire stormwater project, an early step in addressing area flooding and drainage needs.
Common Council — February 4, 2026
The council took the next step on a multi-year, roughly $22 million, three-phase plan to cut catastrophic flooding in the Northland–Bellaire area — from over five feet of flooding in a 100-year storm down to about half a foot. All ratepayers will share the cost through stormwater fees, but Ald. Croatt and Meltzer framed it as a sound infrastructure investment for the hardest-hit neighborhoods.
Utilities Committee — January 27, 2026
The committee recommended moving forward with preliminary engineering on the first improvements from the Northland-Bellaire flood study, plus Study Update #4 — groundwork for future flood mitigation construction in that corridor.
Some Appleton residents evacuated during flash flooding
Some Appleton residents evacuated during flash flooding The Post-Crescent
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