Severe · Flood WarningActive alert
Flood Warning issued September 20 at 9:57PM CDT until September 24 at
Affecting Lake, IL; Kenosha, WI
In effect until: Sep 21, 2026, 3:00 PM
Lake, IL; Kenosha, WI
Confirmed across 2 counties in IL and WI; expires 3:00 PM.
Avoid flooded areas. Move to higher ground if water is rising near you.
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...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Illinois... 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...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 9:00 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 11.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 PM CDT Sunday was 11.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.9 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late Wednesday evening. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.7 feet on 05/10/2019. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™