Flash Flood Warning Issued for Milwaukee and Nearby Wisconsin Counties

Source: NOAA · Southeastern Wisconsin

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NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan has issued a Flash Flood Warning for parts of Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington, and Waukesha counties until 12:15 PM CDT.

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Record type
Flash Flood Warning
Affected area
Southeastern Wisconsin
Issued
September 3, 2026
Issuing authority
NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

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Alert Details

Flash Flood Warning issued by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI. Effective from September 3, 2026 at 9:19 AM CDT until September 3, 2026 at 12:15 PM CDT. Severity: Severe. Urgency: Immediate. Certainty: Likely.

Affected Areas

Northern Milwaukee County, Southwestern Ozaukee County, Southeastern Washington County, and Northeastern Waukesha County in southeastern Wisconsin. Specific locations include Northern Milwaukee, Wauwatosa, Brookfield, Menomonee Falls, Mequon, Whitefish Bay, Pewaukee, Brown Deer, Sussex, Fox Point, Bayside, Thiensville, Germantown, Glendale, Butler, River Hills, Lannon, Shorewood, and Colgate.

What You Should Do

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Expected Conditions

Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen, with additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches possible. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

Timeline

The warning is in effect from 9:19 AM CDT to 12:15 PM CDT on September 3, 2026.

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What is this NWS weather alert about?
NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan has issued a Flash Flood Warning for parts of Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington, and Waukesha counties until 12:15 PM CDT.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Southeastern Wisconsin. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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