Flood Watch issued April 16 at 1:08AM CDT until April 16 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
...FLOOD WATCH EXTENDED IN SOUTHEASTERN AREAS...
Additional shower and storm development is forecast through the
overnight hours, with activity gradually tapering after sunrise this
morning. Expecting that additional rainfall totals will remain at or
below a half inch in many locations, though localized additional
rainfall totals between 1-2 inches are possible in locations
impacted by the heaviest thunderstorms and any repeated
redevelopment. Given already saturated conditions, particularly over
the southeast half of the region after last night's storms, this
additional rainfall will lead to quick runoff and additional
urban/small stream & potential flash flooding impacts. With
thunderstorm potential most favored over far south-central and
southeastern Wisconsin, the Flood Watch has thus been extended until
1 PM this afternoon from Rock, Jefferson, Washington, and all
counties south and east to the Illinois border. Flood Watch remains
in effect through 7 AM in areas further north and west.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Wisconsin,
including the following counties, in south central Wisconsin,
Rock. In southeast Wisconsin, Jefferson, Kenosha, Milwaukee,
Ozaukee, Racine, Walworth, Washington and Waukesha.
* WHEN...Through this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Flooding and flash flooding is possible from thunderstorms
with heavy rain on saturated ground
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
Varoitus voimassa to klo 9:08 - to klo 21:00
