Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 20 at 9:57PM CDT until September 22 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 20, 2026 - 7:57pm
Expires:
September 21, 2026 - 8:00am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...Illinois...
Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Kenosha and Lake
Counties.
Root River Canal At Raymond affecting Racine County.
.Two rivers in southeast Wisconsin remain in flood stage following
recent rains of 3.5 to 4.5 inches.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Root River Canal at Raymond.
* WHEN...Until late Monday night.
* IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Water floods Koerber Park on 6 Mile Road.
Flooding of rural land and agricultural land.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 9.5 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:00 PM CDT Sunday was 9.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 3.0 feet Sunday,
September 27.
- Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.6
feet on 02/25/1985.
- 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 Monday morning at 1000 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Racine, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov