Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 25 at 4:41AM CDT until September 25 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 25, 2026 - 2:41am
Expires:
September 25, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...Illinois...
Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Lake and Kenosha
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 this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Floodwaters begin to affect 77th St. in the
Town of Wheatland. Floodwaters are near some homes along Riverside
Dr, Shorewood Dr, and Highway W in the Village of Salem Lakes and
Town of Wheatland areas. Fox River Park boat launch starts to
flood.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 4:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 11.2 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 4:00 AM CDT Friday was 11.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
this morning and continue falling to 8.5 feet Thursday evening.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.3
feet on 03/30/2020.
- 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 this afternoon at 400 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Lake, IL; Kenosha, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov