Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 19 at 2:40AM CDT until September 19 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 19, 2026 - 12:40am
Expires:
September 19, 2026 - 2:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Southern Milwaukee County in southeastern Wisconsin...
Southeastern Waukesha County in southeastern Wisconsin...
* WHEN...Until 400 AM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 239 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has
fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Milwaukee, Waukesha, West Allis, New Berlin, Greenfield, Oak
Creek, Muskego, South Milwaukee, Cudahy, Greendale, St. Francis,
Hales Corners, Mukwonago, Franklin, Vernon and Big Bend.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Milwaukee, WI; Waukesha, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov