Milwaukee flooding: Cars stuck in high water, roads closed
Storms cause flooding in Milwaukee; FOX6 reporter helps push out vehicles stuck in stand water
FOX6’s Andrew Amouzou is not afraid to pitch in during WakeUp News and help drivers push their vehicles from flood streets.
MILWAUKEE - Flooding caused road closures and left vehicles stranded in Milwaukee on Thursday morning, April 16.
Flooded streets
What we know:
Milwaukee police had the area of Fond du Lac and Locust blocked off due to flooding. FOX6 News crews at the scene saw five vehicles trapped in standing water.
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The Milwaukee Fire Department said multiple vehicles were also stranded in the water near Oklahoma and Howell, on the city's south side, Thursday morning. The MFD Dive Rescue Team searched and removed the occupants from those vehicles. No injuries were reported from that incident.
Flooding in Milwaukee after another round of storms
Some areas in Milwaukee are still seeing significant flooding following overnight storms.
Flooding near Oklahoma and Howell in Milwaukee
The Milwaukee Fire Department tells FOX6 News that multiple vehicles were stranded in the water near Oklahoma and Howell on Thursday morning.
Officers put up tape and cones to alert other drivers not to enter the intersection due to high water. Milwaukee Department of Public Works was contacted and advised.
Heavy flooding was also spotted near the Marquette University campus, in the area of 15th and Kilbourn. The university issued an alert Thursday morning, advising people not to drive near 15th and Kilbourn due to flooding and urged caution across the area.
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Additionally, the Milwaukee Country Transit Service said severe weather is creating difficulty for bus services. MCTS said in a statement:
"We are actively monitoring conditions with the safety of MCTS riders and operators as our top priority. Please anticipate delays and detours to service on Thursday morning. Real-time information can be found on RideMCTS.com or in the Umo app. Customer service is also available after 8 a.m. at 414-937-3218."
What you can do:
City spokesperson Jeff Fleming said crews are out across the city to address street flooding. People can report street flooding locations by calling 414-286-CITY.
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Flood warning
Big picture view:
A flood warning was issued until 1 p.m. Thursday for the following areas: Milwaukee County, Jefferson County, Walworth County, Racine County, Waukesha County.
The FOX6 Weather Experts said an active and moisture-rich pattern continues across southern Wisconsin, with periods of showers and thunderstorms lingering into today along with ongoing flooding concerns.
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