Alertes en vigueurKenosha

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinoi
S: Wisconsin Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Kenosha and Lake Counties. Root River Canal At Raymond affecting Racine County.
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Fox River Lower near New Munster.
When: Until late Wednesday night.
Impacts: At 12.0 feet, Water is up to the first floor levels of some homes in the Town of Wheatland, Silver Lake and Village of Salem Lakes area along Riverside Drive and Shorewood Drive. Hoosier Creek Rd floods.
Additional Details: - At 3:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 11.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 3:00 AM CDT Monday was 11.6 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.9 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late Wednesday evening. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 11.7 feet on 05/10/2019. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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.