Active AlertsJanesville, WI

Flood Warning

Issued at Fri 11:18 PM Apr. 17
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Wisconsin Milwaukee River Near Cedarburg affecting Ozaukee County. Root River Canal At Raymond affecting Racine County.
: The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinoi
S: Wisconsin Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Kenosha and Lake Counties. Turtle Creek Near Clinton affecting Rock and Winnebago Counties.
What: Minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Turtle Creek near Clinton.
When: Until late Sunday evening.
Impacts: At 9.0 feet, Smith Road threatened in Tiffany. Portions of Sweet Allyn Park in Shopiere inundated.
Additional Details: - At 10:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 7.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 6.0 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.3 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 9.3 feet on 07/22/1982. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Recommended Action

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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Saturday morning at 1130 AM CDT.

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