8/12/2025 10:24:00 AM until 8/12/2025 10:30:00 PM

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 1030 PM CDT.

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Fox River Lower At Waukesha affecting Waukesha County. Milwaukee River Near Cedarburg affecting Ozaukee County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Menomonee River At Menomonee Falls affecting Waukesha County. * WHAT...The river is cresting. Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. The approaches the flood of record. * WHERE...Fox River Lower at Waukesha. * WHEN...Until early Friday morning. * IMPACTS...At 8.6 feet, Water approaches the base of Bastow St bridge and Bank St bridge. Water impacts Corrina Blvd, Buckley St, W Main St and northern Bank St. Frame Park is flooded. Floodwaters are around some homes in the Bethesda Court area about one half mile south of downtown Waukesha. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 8.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Thursday evening and continue falling to 4.6 feet Tuesday, August 19. - Flood stage is 6.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 8.9 feet on 06/09/2008. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood