BlockGranville, Wisconsin
20 topographic sheets cover this place, the earliest surveyed in 1892 and the latest in 1991. It stands in Milwaukee City. It lies in ZIP code area 53224. The Survey maps it on the Menomonee Falls quadrangle.
Topographic sheets covering this place
9 surveys from 20 printed sheetsMatched by testing this settlement's coordinate against the published boundary of every sheet in the United States Geological Survey's historical collection. Each opens the scanned sheet at the Survey.
- 1892 USGS Waukesha quadrangle1:62500
- 1901 USGS Waukesha quadrangle1:62500
- 1906 USGS Waukesha quadrangle1:62500, 4 printings
- 1957 USGS Madison quadrangle1:250000, 3 printings
- 1958 USGS Menomonee Falls quadrangle1:24000, 4 printings
- 1959 USGS Waukesha quadrangle1:62500, 3 printings
- 1960 USGS Madison quadrangle1:250000, 2 printings
- 1984 USGS Oconomowoc quadrangle1:100000
- 1991 USGS Oconomowoc quadrangle1:100000
Fires near this place
13 since 2014Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 13 fires within 5 miles of Granville between 2014 and 2020, burning about 9 acres in total. 1 started naturally. 1 was recorded as arson. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a fire counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Reported cause | Fires |
|---|---|
| Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 10 |
| Natural | 1 |
| Arson/incendiarism | 1 |
| Debris and open burning | 1 |
The most recent of them, most recent first, with the day each was reported and the service that recorded it.
| Date | Cause | Size | Reported by | Name on the report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 August 2020 | Arson/incendiarism | 1.0 acres | Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources | 1768522 |
| 22 August 2020 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources | 1772992 |
| 21 August 2020 | Debris and open burning | 1.0 acres | Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources | 1772607 |
| 8 July 2018 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources | 1804347 |
| 14 July 2020 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources | 2002444 |
| 1 May 2018 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources | 1802679 |
| 24 April 2014 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 3.5 acres | Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources | HAVENWOODS |
| 23 April 2020 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 1.0 acres | Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources | 2002437 |
Settlements close enough to share some of these fires:
Mines and quarries near this place
2 within 5 milesRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 2 workings within 5 miles of Granville: 1 producer, 1 unknown. 1 still produces. What was taken out: Limestone, Dimension, Stone. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a quarry counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Where | Site | Commodity | Status | Recorded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Own Crews | Stone | Unknown | ||
| United Stone Quarry | Limestone, Dimension | Producer |
Storms near this place
9 since 2010Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Granville in 9 storm reports between 2010 and 2026: 4 flood, 2 flash flood, 2 heavy rain, 1 thunderstorm wind. The reports record 1 death. Each account below is quoted exactly as the forecast office filed it, from the NOAA Storm Events Database, and each date opens the federal record of that event.
| When | Event | Place named | Harm | What the report says |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2010 | Flash Flood | Granville | 1 killed, $24,100,000 | Thunderstorms training over the region produced flooding rains over all of Milwaukee County...causing massive flooding, shutting down streets and the freeway system at rush hour with up to 4 feet of rushing water.||There was one fatality - the body of a 19-year-old male was found in Lincoln Creek near N. 32nd St. and W. Hampton Ave. in Milwaukee. He was swept from his vehicle when Lincoln Creek flooded. ||County Executive Scott Walker issued a Declaration of a Major Disaster for Milwaukee County since more than 7 inches of rain fell around the county, and an estimated $24.1 million in damage in the private sector, and nearly $11.6 million in public sector costs, which includes protective measures and clean-up costs. ||The private sector damage costs include: $22,396,790 dollars to residential buildings and $1,686,752 dollars to businesses. The public sector costs include: $2,003,010 dollars of damage to public buildings and equipment; $2,385,760 dollars of damage to public utility systems; $2,774,400 dollars or damage to road systems; $310,000 dollars of damage to water control facilities and another $1,326,100 dollars in damage to other public property for a total of $8,799,270. In addition, another $1,946,100 dollars were spent in debris clearance and $894,988 dollars were spent for overtime. These costs are not directly related to the flood damage.||The Milwaukee Fire Department logged 50 rescues from homes and streets. ||The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) reported that the storm resulted in a combined sewer overflow of around 2 billion gallons. All Lake Michigan beaches in Milwaukee were closed through the following weekend of July 24th and 25th due to sewer contamination. The City of Milwaukee received at least 2000 calls for sewer backups into basements of homes. It appeared that the northern half of the city of Milwaukee was hardest hit. ||The flooding rains created a massive sink hole 20 feet deep and some 20 to 40 feet wide at the intersection of Oakland and North in the city of Milwaukee around 830 pm. It swallowed a Sport Utility Vehicle and a street light. The driver of the SUV was injured and treated at a hospital. Electrical power cables and other cable lines were damaged by the sink hole. ||Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport was closed late Thursday night (July 22nd) through 2 pm Friday (July 23rd) due to flooded runways. One runway was opened at 2 pm Friday, however there were additional delays. ||In Milwaukee County, over 4,400 homes reported water-filled basements in the city of Milwaukee alone.||11,764 homes received some sort of impact from the flooding, with 6 homes destroyed; 57 homes receiving major damage; 1,859 home receiving minor damage; and an additional 9,842 homes minimally affected by the flood waters. Sixty-eight businesses were affected, with 9 having major damage and 59 having minor damage.||The north side of the city received the heaviest downpours with 7 to 8 inches of rain falling in 2 to 3 hours. WTMJ-TV4 on Milwaukee's northeast side measured 6.73 inches of rain in 1 hour, between 5:15 pm and 6:15 pm. The twenty-four hour rainfall (midnight to midnight July 22nd) was 8.31 inches. They also received another inch of rain after midnight on July 23rd, so the two-day total was 9.31 inches. ||The Milwaukee Fire Department logged 50 rescues from homes and streets.||Nicolet High School in the north suburban community of Glendale had a completely flooded basement and 16 of water on the main floor.||Hourly rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches were reported, and WTMJ TV-4 on Milwaukee's northeast side measured 7 inches of rain in about 2.5 hours ending at 745 pm Thursday evening. The one-hour rainfall was 6.73 inches between 5:15 PM and 6:15 PM CDT in the late afternoon/evening. The twenty-four hour rainfall (midnight to midnight July 22nd) was 8.31 inches, with another inch after midnight on July 23rd, so the two day total was 9.31 inches. ||Mitchell Field recorded 5.61 inches for the day, breaking a record for the date. The previous record was 1.26 set in 1948. This also is the second highest daily rainfall total on record for Milwaukee. The greatest one-day precipitation record was the 6.81 inches which fell on August 6, 1986. |
| August 2025 | Flash Flood | West Granville | $5,800,000 | Continuation of widespread flash flooding impacts occurring countywide. Delayed flash flooding onset across far northern portions of Milwaukee County, where heavy rain arrived later in the overnight hours of August 9-10, 2025. Additional numerous reports of flash flooding near rivers, creeks, and streams. Numerous reports of water in basements across the impacted area. Portion of 47th street between Churchill Ln & Willow Rd completely washed away from flooding of an unnamed creek in Brown Deer. Flooding impacts contribute to an estimated $65,813,855 in public and individual infrastructure damage across Milwaukee County. |
| February 2018 | Flood | Granville | $1,000 | Flooding of lowland and some highways and roads. Some travel lanes closed on I-894/41 near Cleveland Ave. due to standing water. |
| April 2026 | Flood | Granville | - | Broadcast media reports of lingering areal flooding impacts following the conclusion of heavy rain. Street closures continue despite concluded rainfall, particularly around downtown Milwaukee and in low-lying spots near rivers and creeks. |
| August 2025 | Flood | West Granville | - | Lingering areal flooding impacts following the conclusion of flash flooding impacts. Lingering road closures from standing water and rivers/creeks that remain out of their banks. Lingering reports of water in basements, in addition to inundation of properties from standing water. Record crest of 11.25 feet (major flood stage) occurs along the Milwaukee River at Estabrook Park at 4:15 AM local time August 10, with the river remaining in major flood stage until 9 AM local time August 10 and moderate flood stage until 11:15 AM local time August 10. In moderate flood stage, waters from the Milwaukee River at Estabrook Park lead to widespread flooding in the Glendale area, with floodwaters inundating much of Lincoln and Kletsch Parks. Numerous Glendale streets are affected by floodwaters, including but not limited to Bender Rd, West Riverview Dr, North Forest Dr, and North Sunny Point Rd. Moderate river flooding occurs at the Root River in Franklin, with a record crest of 11.71 feet occurring at 3:30 PM local time August 10, and the river remaining in moderate flood stage until 7:15 AM local time August 11. In moderate flood stage, floodwaters from the Root River at Franklin inundate the Root River Pkwy, 8 Mile Rd, 27th St, in addition to yards along the river. Floodwaters from the Root River lead to widespread flooding of agricultural land and lowlands. |
| August 2025 | Flood | West Granville | - | Lingering areal flooding impacts following the conclusion of flash flooding impacts. Lingering road closures from standing water and rivers/creeks that remain out of their banks. Lingering reports of water in basements, in addition to inundation of properties from standing water. |
| November 2022 | Thunderstorm Wind | West Granville | - | High wind gust reported from a home weather station. |
| August 2021 | Heavy Rain | Granville | - | Urban street flooding in far northern Milwaukee County, especially on portions of Port Washington Rd. |
| July 2020 | Heavy Rain | West Granville | - | Areas of flooding on the freeway system in the county. |
Nearest settlements
The eight closest, with where each one stands in the county. Distances are straight-line, computed from the Geographic Names Information System coordinates.
| Map | Place | Distance | Sheets |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Granville | 2.5 miles | 20 | |
| Brown Deer | 4.3 miles | 19 | |
| River Hills | 6.3 miles | 19 | |
| Glendale | 6.4 miles | 19 | |
| Bayside | 7.6 miles | 19 | |
| Fox Point | 7.7 miles | 19 | |
| Whitefish Bay | 8.8 miles | 18 | |
| Wauwatosa | 9.0 miles | 20 |
Provenance
This settlement is recorded in the Geographic Names Information System as feature 1565754. The sheet list is computed by point-in-boundary test against the United States Geological Survey's historical topographic inventory. Both are works of the United States government and carry no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
Wildfire. Short, Karen C. 2022. Spatial wildfire occurrence data for the United States, 1992-2020 [FPA_FOD_20221014]. 6th Edition. Fort Collins, CO: Forest Service Research Data Archive. https://doi.org/10.2737/RDS-2013-0009.6 Collected with United States Government funding and usable without additional permissions or fees.
Mines and quarries. USGS Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS) https://mrdata.usgs.gov/mrds/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
Storms. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/stormevents/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105. Narratives are quoted verbatim from the National Weather Service report and are not edited or summarised.