Kenosha County, WI

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In effect from Saturday 09/19 4:00 PM CDT – Tuesday 09/22 7:00 PM CDT

Issued by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

What

Life threatening waves of 4 to 8 feet and dangerous currents are expected.

Where

Sheboygan, Ozaukee, Milwaukee, Racine and Kenosha Counties.

When

Through Tuesday evening.

Impacts

Dangerous swimming conditions are expected due to high waves and onshore winds.

What to Do

Stay out of the water and away from dangerous areas like piers and breakwalls. Strong structural and longshore currents are expected. Rip currents are possible.


Areas Impacted

  • Sheboygan
  • Ozaukee
  • Milwaukee
  • Racine
  • Kenosha

Tips to Stay Safe

Your area may see dangerous swimming conditions. Use caution: 

  • Stay off of rocks and jetties due to dangerous conditions
  • Stay out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions, and stay near occupied lifeguard towers 
  • Keep small children in sight and within arm’s reach at all times.

In effect from Saturday 09/19 3:58 PM CDT – Sunday 09/20 7:00 AM CDT

Issued by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

What

Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.

Where

Portions of south central and southeast Wisconsin, including the following counties, in south central Wisconsin, Dane, Green, Iowa, Lafayette and Rock. In southeast Wisconsin, Jefferson, Kenosha, Milwaukee, Racine, Walworth and Waukesha.

When

Through Sunday morning.

Impacts

Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

Additional Details

- Another 1 to 2 inches of rain is forecast, with local amounts up to 3 inches possible near the Illinois border. The additional rain on saturated soil may result in flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to Do

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.


Areas Impacted

  • Iowa
  • Dane
  • Jefferson
  • Waukesha
  • Milwaukee
  • Lafayette
  • Green
  • Rock
  • Walworth
  • Racine
  • Kenosha

Tips to Stay Safe

A Flood Watch means the area may experience a dangerous flooding event, and being prepared may save lives and property. 

  • Be aware of low-lying areas along your travel routes that are most likely to flood. 
  • Check your home’s emergency supplies, and make sure all members of the household know your emergency plan
  • Stay tuned for local weather updates on the situation as it develops.

If a Flood Warning is issued, it means that dangerous flooding is expected or already happening. 

  • Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters or flooded roads. 
  • Stay away from areas where water levels can rise rapidly, like storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams. 

If your home is likely to flood, or if authorities tell you to evacuate, do so immediately and move to higher ground. 

In effect from Sunday 09/20 5:54 PM CDT – Thursday 09/24 7:00 PM CDT

Issued by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

...The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Illinois...Wisconsin...

Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Lake and Kenosha Counties.

Pecatonica River At Martintown affecting Green County.

Root River At Franklin affecting Milwaukee County.

Root River Canal At Raymond affecting Racine County.

Sugar River At Brodhead affecting Rock, Winnebago and Green Counties.

Turtle Creek Near Clinton affecting Rock County.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued this evening at 830 PM CDT.

What

Flooding is possible.

Where

Fox River Lower near New Munster.

When

From Sunday afternoon to Thursday evening.

Additional Details

- At 12:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 7.3 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood


Areas Impacted

  • Lake
  • Kenosha

Tips to Stay Safe

A Flood Watch means the area may experience a dangerous flooding event, and being prepared may save lives and property. 

  • Be aware of low-lying areas along your travel routes that are most likely to flood. 
  • Check your home’s emergency supplies, and make sure all members of the household know your emergency plan
  • Stay tuned for local weather updates on the situation as it develops.

If a Flood Warning is issued, it means that dangerous flooding is expected or already happening. 

  • Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters or flooded roads. 
  • Stay away from areas where water levels can rise rapidly, like storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams. 

If your home is likely to flood, or if authorities tell you to evacuate, do so immediately and move to higher ground. 

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Flood Watch for southern WI until Sunday Morning

Created by the NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WFO

1-3" of rain fell across much of southern Wisconsin early Saturday morning with another 1-3" possible this afternoon into the overnight hours Saturday. There'll be a lull in the rain late Saturday morning into the afternoon before the next round of scattered rain showers and storms develops in western Wisconsin. Flood Watch goes until Sunday morning.

Graphic showing the southern two rows of counties in southern Wisconsin being in a Flood Watch until 7am Sunday morning.

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