Weather Alert in Wisconsin
Flood Warning issued August 13 at 10:34AM CDT until August 15 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
AREAS AFFECTED: Ozaukee, WI
DESCRIPTION: ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Cedar Creek At Cedarburg affecting Ozaukee County. Fox River Lower At Waukesha affecting Waukesha County. Milwaukee River Near Cedarburg affecting Ozaukee County. Menomonee River At Menomonee Falls affecting Waukesha County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Milwaukee River near Cedarburg. * WHEN...Until early Friday morning. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Floodwaters spread into the back yards of homes in the Thiensville area. Water is over Elm St, Green Bay Rd, and N Cedarburg Rd, and into Thiensville Village Park. The following roads and intersections are flooded and closed: Highway Y and Hawthorne Drive in the Town of Saukville, Blueberry Drive and Hawthorne Drive in the Town of Saukville, Highway W between Highway 33 and Highway 57 in the Village and Town of Saukville. Water is near some homes along Island Drive and Shoreland Parkway in the Mequon area. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 11.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 AM CDT Wednesday was 12.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow evening and continue falling to 6.9 feet Wednesday, August 20. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.8 feet on 05/19/2020. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
INSTRUCTION: Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. 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 this evening at 1045 PM CDT.
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