Active AlertsKenosha, WI

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Wisconsin Fox River At Princeton affecting Green Lake County.
: The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in WisconsinIllinoi
S: Wisconsin River At Portage affecting Columbia County. Rock River At Newville affecting Rock County. Rock River Near Lake Koshkonong affecting Rock and Jefferson Counties. Rock River At Fort Atkinson affecting Jefferson County. Rock River At Afton affecting Rock and Winnebago Counties. Rock River At Jefferson affecting Jefferson County. Rock River At Watertown affecting Jefferson County. ROCK RIVER near LEBANON-3 E-HWY MM BRIDGE affecting Dodge County. Fox River Near Berlin affecting Green Lake County. Crawfish River At Milford affecting Jefferson County. Fox River Lower At Rochester affecting Racine County. Fox River Lower At Waukesha affecting Waukesha County. Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Kenosha and Lake Counties.
What: Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
Where: Fox River Lower near New Munster.
When: Until further notice.
Impacts: At 14.0 feet, There is flooding of the lower levels of homes in the Town of Wheatland and Village of Salem Lakes areas long Riverside Drive, Shorewood Drive, 101st Street and Shorewood Terrace.
Additional Details: - At 10:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 14.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 AM CDT Tuesday was 14.8 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to fall to 11.1 feet Monday evening. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 14.5 feet on 04/20/2013. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Even 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock you off your feet and a depth of 2 feet will float your car. Never try to walk, swim, or drive through such swift water. If you come upon flood waters, stop, turn around and go another way. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. 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 this evening at 1030 PM CDT.