Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 21 at 9:42PM CDT until April 28 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 21, 2026 - 7:42pm
Expires:
April 22, 2026 - 7:45am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...Wisconsin...
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 Tuesday, April 28.
* 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 9:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 14.4 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:00 PM CDT Tuesday was 14.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
Tuesday, April 28 and continue falling to 10.9 feet Tuesday,
April 28.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
14.5 feet on 04/20/2013.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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.
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 Wednesday morning at 945 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Lake, IL; Kenosha, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov