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Flood Warning
ActiveLake, IL; Kenosha, WI
Status
In Progress
Started about 2 hours ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Severe
Urgency
Immediate
Certainty
Observed
Details
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Illinois...
Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Kenosha and Lake Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Fox River Lower near New Munster.
* WHEN...Until late Friday 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 4:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 12.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 4:00 PM CDT Wednesday was 12.3 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 12.2 feet on 06/19/1996. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions
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 late tonight at 445 AM CDT.
Data from the National Weather Service
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