Flood Advisory for Milwaukee, WI; Ozaukee, WI; Washington, WI +1 more
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington, Waukesha
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- Minor
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What is happening
What: Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Dangerous flows over low-water crossings. Where: Northern Milwaukee County in southeastern Wisconsin... Southwestern Ozaukee County in southeastern Wisconsin... Southern...
What the bulletin says to do
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.
Full official description
Bulletin details
* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Northern Milwaukee County in southeastern Wisconsin... Southwestern Ozaukee County in southeastern Wisconsin... Southern Washington County in southeastern Wisconsin... Northeastern Waukesha County in southeastern Wisconsin... * WHEN...Until 230 AM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Dangerous flows over low-water crossings. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 1228 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 1.5 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. Some locations that will experience flooding include... Northern Milwaukee, Wauwatosa, Brookfield, Menomonee Falls, Mequon, Whitefish Bay, Brown Deer, Sussex, Jackson, Fox Point, Thiensville, Germantown, Glendale, Butler, River Hills, Lannon and Shorewood. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Lifecycle record
Official revisions
- Alert
Flood Advisory issued September 4 at 12:28AM CDT until September 4 at 2:30AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Official revision
Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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