Overview
- Forecasters expect strong storms Friday night from about 5 to 11 p.m., with a flood watch in place and 1 to 3 more inches of rain possible on already soaked ground.
- Earlier this week, heavy rain flooded major roads and closed parts of I-43 near the Stadium Interchange, trapping drivers and prompting warnings from the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office.
- First responders and tow crews reported dozens of rescues and calls, as the Milwaukee Fire Department logged about 60 flooding-related incidents involving submerged cars, downed wires and damaged buildings.
- Milwaukee’s Department of Public Works cleared clogged storm drains and the mayor urged residents to report flooding and clear grates near their homes, with local groups encouraging people to adopt and maintain nearby drains.
- Outside the city, the Fox River near Burlington sat just below major flood stage Friday afternoon, and officials warned that another round of rain could push rivers higher and extend road closures and cleanup.