Flood Warning

FROM: NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
AREA: Lake, IL; Kenosha, WI
SENT: 2026-04-06T10:35:00-05:00

Flood Warning issued April 6 at 10:35AM CDT until April 10 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Wisconsin…Illinois…

Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Kenosha and Lake
Counties.

* WHAT…Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE…Fox River Lower near New Munster.

* WHEN…Until early Friday morning.

* IMPACTS…At 12.0 feet, Water is up to the first floor levels of
some homes in the Town of Wheatland and Village of Salem Lakes
area along Riverside Drive and Shorewood Drive.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 10:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 12.2 feet.
– Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
– Recent Activity…The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:00 AM CDT Monday was 12.5 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to fall below flood stage
Thursday evening and continue falling to 9.7 feet Monday,
April 13.
– Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
– Flood History…This crest compares to a previous crest of
12.2 feet on 06/13/2001.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued this evening at 1045 PM CDT.

Alert Expiration: 2026-04-06T22:45:00-05:00