Weather Alert in Wisconsin
Flood Warning issued August 11 at 4:21PM CDT until August 13 at 12:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
AREAS AFFECTED: Waukesha, WI
DESCRIPTION: ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Cedar Creek At Cedarburg affecting Ozaukee County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Menomonee River At Menomonee Falls affecting Waukesha County. Fox River Lower At Waukesha affecting Waukesha County. Root River At Franklin affecting Milwaukee County. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record. * WHERE...Fox River Lower at Waukesha. * WHEN...Until early Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 8.6 feet, Water approaches the base of Bastow St bridge and Bank St bridge. Water impacts Corrina Blvd, Buckley St, W Main St and northern Bank St. Frame Park is flooded. Floodwaters are around some homes in the Bethesda Court area about one half mile south of downtown Waukesha. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 3:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 8.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 3:00 PM CDT Monday was 8.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 8.8 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 6.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 8.9 feet on 06/09/2008. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
INSTRUCTION: Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued late tonight at 430 AM CDT.
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