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River Flood Warning
Issued: 9:09 AM Aug. 10, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE... * WHAT...Major flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Milwaukee River at Milwaukee. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 9.3 feet, Streets and parks in Glendale are affected by floodwaters. Streets affected inclue Bender Road, West Riverview Drive, North River Forest Drive and North Sunny Point Road. Parts of Lincoln Park and Kletsch Park are flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:30 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 9.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 6.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 2:30 AM CDT Sunday was 9.5 feet. - Forecast...No forecast is available for this location. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.3 feet on 04/21/1973. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood && River forecasts are available for some but not all river gaging locations. The 7 day river forecast takes into account past precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and predicted precipitation for the basin. Precipitation is for the next 24 hours in the future from April through September and for 48 hours in the future from October through March. (Stages in ft.) Bank- Latest Forecast stages - Flood full observed ...for 5 pm... Location stage stage stage/time Thu Fri Sat Sun Milwaukee 7.0 6.0 9.51 2 am 8/10 not a forecast point - Highest 24 hour change - observed in river stage - stage in (ft.) up to Highest stage - the last latest observed forecast in - 7 days stage next 7 days Milwaukee 9.51 2 am 8/10 5.77 Not Available &&
Flood Watch
Issued: 8:51 AM Aug. 10, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible into early Monday. * WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast Wisconsin, including the following counties, in east central Wisconsin, Fond du Lac and Sheboygan. In south central Wisconsin, Columbia, Dane, Green, Green Lake, Iowa, Lafayette, Marquette, Rock and Sauk. In southeast Wisconsin, Dodge, Jefferson, Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Walworth, Washington and Waukesha. * WHEN...Through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Additional thunderstorms through today will be capable of heavy rainfall. Any storms that train over areas for an extended period of time will cause flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. &&
River Flood Warning
Issued: 7:44 AM Aug. 10, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM EARLY THIS MORNING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE... * WHAT...Major flooding is occurring. This approaches the flood of record. * WHERE...Kinnickinnic River at Milwaukee. * WHEN...From early this morning until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Floodwaters are about 2 feet over the top of the concrete-lined channel and affect homes in the neighborhood adjacent to the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 16.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 2:00 AM CDT Sunday was 16.6 feet. - Forecast...No forecast is available for this location. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.6 feet on 04/26/1979. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood && River forecasts are available for some but not all river gaging locations. The 7 day river forecast takes into account past precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and predicted precipitation for the basin. Precipitation is for the next 24 hours in the future from April through September and for 48 hours in the future from October through March. (Stages in ft.) Bank- Latest Forecast stages - Flood full observed ...for 5 pm... Location stage stage stage/time Thu Fri Sat Sun Milwaukee 16.0 14.0 16.64 2 am 8/10 not a forecast point - Highest 24 hour change - observed in river stage - stage in (ft.) up to Highest stage - the last latest observed forecast in - 7 days stage next 7 days Milwaukee 16.64 2 am 8/10 10.64 Not Available &&
River Flood Warning
Issued: 7:41 AM Aug. 10, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE... * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Oak Creek at South Milwaukee. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Water impacts the yards of homes along the creek. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 10.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 2:00 AM CDT Sunday was 10.5 feet. - Forecast...No forecast is available for this location. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.9 feet on 08/06/1986. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood && River forecasts are available for some but not all river gaging locations. The 7 day river forecast takes into account past precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and predicted precipitation for the basin. Precipitation is for the next 24 hours in the future from April through September and for 48 hours in the future from October through March. (Stages in ft.) Bank- Latest Forecast stages - Flood full observed ...for 5 pm... Location stage stage stage/time Thu Fri Sat Sun South Milwaukee 8.0 5.5 10.13 2 am 8/10 not a forecast point - Highest 24 hour change - observed in river stage - stage in (ft.) up to Highest stage - the last latest observed forecast in - 7 days stage next 7 days South Milwaukee 10.52 1 am 8/10 7.86 Not Available &&
Flash Flood Warning
Issued: 7:37 AM Aug. 10, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM CDT EARLY THIS MORNING FOR MILWAUKEE AND EASTERN WAUKESHA COUNTIES... At 237 AM CDT, Local law enforcement and the public reports numerous instances of flash flooding of streets and creeks, including stranded vehicles and flooded basements. Between 5 and 9 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Law enforcement reported. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Milwaukee, Waukesha, West Allis, Wauwatosa, New Berlin, Brookfield, Greenfield, Menomonee Falls, Oak Creek, Muskego, South Milwaukee, Cudahy, Whitefish Bay, Greendale, Pewaukee, Brown Deer, Sussex, St. Francis, Hales Corners and Mukwonago. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED; FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
River Flood Warning
Issued: 6:18 AM Aug. 10, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM EARLY THIS MORNING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE... * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Menomonee River at Wauwatosa. * WHEN...From early this morning until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, The river is well out of its banks and flooding surrounding lowland. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 11.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 12:00 AM CDT Sunday was 11.9 feet. - Forecast...No forecast is available for this location. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.8 feet on 07/04/2004. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood && River forecasts are available for some but not all river gaging locations. The 7 day river forecast takes into account past precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and predicted precipitation for the basin. Precipitation is for the next 24 hours in the future from April through September and for 48 hours in the future from October through March. (Stages in ft.) Bank- Latest Forecast stages - Flood full observed ...for 5 pm... Location stage stage stage/time Thu Fri Sat Sun Wauwatosa 11.0 8.0 11.94 12 am 8/10 not a forecast point - Highest 24 hour change - observed in river stage - stage in (ft.) up to Highest stage - the last latest observed forecast in - 7 days stage next 7 days Wauwatosa 11.94 12 am 8/10 7.58 Not Available &&
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