Illinois, Wisconsin Severe Flood Warning | Effective 09/21/2026 19:48

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued September 21 at 9:48PM CDT until September 25 at 11:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
September 21, 2026 - 7:48pm
Expires: 
September 22, 2026 - 8:00am
Description: 
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Root River Canal At Raymond affecting Racine County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Wisconsin... Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Kenosha and Lake Counties. .Residual river flooding remains after recent rains of 3.5 to 4.5 inches over southeastern Wisconsin. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Fox River Lower near New Munster. * WHEN...Until Friday morning. * 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 PM CDT Monday the stage was 12.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 PM CDT Monday was 12.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Friday morning and continue falling to 9.1 feet Monday, September 28. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.4 feet on 05/25/2019. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction: 
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 Tuesday morning at 1000 AM CDT.
Area Description: 
Lake, IL; Kenosha, WI
Forcast Office: 
NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov