Active AlertsWales, WI

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in WisconsinIllinoi
S: Rock River At Jefferson affecting Jefferson County. Root River At Franklin affecting Milwaukee County. Turtle Creek Near Clinton affecting Winnebago and Rock Counties.
: The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in WisconsinIllinoi
S: Wisconsin River At Wisconsin Dells affecting Sauk and Columbia Counties. Rock River At Watertown affecting Jefferson County. ROCK RIVER near LEBANON-3 E-HWY MM BRIDGE affecting Dodge County. Fox River Lower At Waukesha affecting Waukesha County. Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Lake and Kenosha Counties. Milwaukee River Near Cedarburg affecting Ozaukee County. Root River Canal At Raymond affecting Racine County. Sheboygan River At Sheboygan affecting Sheboygan County. Sugar River At Brodhead affecting Winnebago, Green and Rock Counties. Wisconsin River At Portage affecting Columbia County.
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Fox River Lower at Waukesha.
When: Until late Saturday evening.
Impacts: At 8.0 feet, Parts of Corrina Blvd, Buckley St, and Dunbar Ave flood. Grede Park, Glacial Drumlin Trail and Fox Riverwalk flood.
Additional Details: - At 3:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 7.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 3:00 AM CDT Thursday was 7.4 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 7.7 feet this morning. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday afternoon. - Flood stage is 6.0 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 7.7 feet on 07/25/2010. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 400 PM CDT.

What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
Where: Portions of south central and southeast Wisconsin, including the following counties, in south central Wisconsin, Dane and Rock. In southeast Wisconsin, Jefferson, Milwaukee, Racine, Walworth and Waukesha.
When: Until 630 AM CDT.
Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Additional Details: - At 318 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include Milwaukee, Racine, Waukesha, Janesville, West Allis, Wauwatosa, New Berlin, Brookfield, Beloit, Greenfield, Menomonee Falls, Oak Creek, Muskego, South Milwaukee, Cudahy, Whitewater, Whitefish Bay, Greendale, Pewaukee and Fort Atkinson. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.