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Flood Watch issued September 19 at 3:58PM CDT until September 20 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Flood Watch issued September 19 at 3:58PM CDT until September 20 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI. * 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 Wiscon

By James Barber • September 19, 2026 · 5:01 pm
Flood Watch issued September 19 at 3:58PM CDT until September 20 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Flood Watch issued September 19 at 3:58PM CDT until September 20 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI. * 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, Dane, Green, Iowa, Lafayette and Rock. In southeast Wisconsin, Jefferson, Kenosha, Milwaukee, Racine, Walworth and Waukesha. * WHEN…Through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS…Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS… – Another 1 to 2 inches of rain is forecast, with local amounts up to 3 inches possible near the Illinois border. The additional rain on saturated soil may result in flooding. – http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood Instructions: 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. Area: Iowa; Dane; Jefferson; Waukesha; Milwaukee; Lafayette; Green; Rock; Walworth

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