Alertes en vigueurRacine

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in WisconsinIllinoi
S: 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 ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 PM CDT Sunday was 9.5 feet. - ForecastThe 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 HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 9.6 feet on 02/25/1985. - 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 Monday morning at 1000 AM CDT.