Flood Warning Issued for Kenosha and Racine Counties Through Late Tuesday Night
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for Kenosha and Racine counties until 11:45 PM CDT as heavy rainfall from thunderstorms causes imminent flooding.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Southeast Wisconsin
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Milwaukee Sullivan
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Southeast Wisconsin.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan has issued a Flood Warning for portions of southeast Wisconsin. This alert, which replaces a previous flood advisory, was issued following reports of excessive rainfall that is expected to cause flooding in the region.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts Kenosha and Racine counties. Locations that are expected to experience flooding include:
- Kenosha and Racine
- Mount Pleasant, Sturtevant, and Union Grove
- Rochester, Wheatland, and Yorkville
- Wind Point, Eagle Lake, and Browns Lake
- Waterford North, Bohners Lake, and Caledonia
- Burlington, Waterford, and Paris
- Brighton, Somers, and Elmwood Park
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the warned area are advised to "Turn around, don't drown" when encountering flooded roads. The National Weather Service emphasizes that most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Residents should avoid flood-prone locations and monitor local conditions closely.
Expected Conditions
At 9:23 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is currently ongoing or expected to begin shortly. According to the NWS, between 1 and 2 inches of rain have already fallen, and additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible. These conditions are likely to cause the flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying or flood-prone locations.
Timeline
The Flood Warning is effective immediately and is scheduled to expire at 11:45 PM CDT on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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