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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 Illinois...Wisconsin...
Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Lake and Kenosha Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Fox River Lower near New Munster.
* WHEN...Until Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Floodwaters begin to affect 77th St. in the Town of Wheatland. Floodwaters are near some homes along Riverside Dr, Shorewood Dr, and Highway W in the Village of Salem Lakes and Town of Wheatland areas. Fox River Park boat launch starts to flood.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 10.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this afternoon to a crest of 11.1 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.0 feet on 03/11/2020. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 630 PM CDT.
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