Active AlertsKenosha

Flood Warning

Issued at Sun 9:35 AM Sep. 20
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Illinoi
S: Wisconsin Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Kenosha and Lake Counties.
What: Minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Fox River Lower near New Munster.
When: From this evening to Wednesday afternoon.
Impacts: At 12.0 feet, Water is up to the first floor levels of some homes in the Town of Wheatland, Silver Lake and Village of Salem Lakes area along Riverside Drive and Shorewood Drive. Hoosier Creek Rd floods.
Additional Details: - At 9:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 9.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise above flood stage this evening to a crest of 11.9 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 11.7 feet on 05/10/2019. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Recommended Action

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 945 PM CDT.

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