Milwaukee flooding: Sewer overflow underway, recovery continues
Milwaukee leaders said, because of the sheer volume of water, no amount of preparation could have prevented the recent localized street flooding.
Milwaukee leaders said, because of the sheer volume of water, no amount of preparation could have prevented the recent localized street flooding.
Open Record: Take Shelter Now
This week on Open Record, FOX6's Carl Deffenbaugh and Bryan Polcyn ask FOX6 Weather Expert Rob Haswell how weather warnings have changed and why you should never rely on sirens alone.
This week on Open Record, FOX6's Carl Deffenbaugh and Bryan Polcyn ask FOX6 Weather Expert Rob Haswell how weather warnings have changed and why you should never rely on sirens alone.
Milwaukee flooding: Cars stuck in high water, roads closed
Flooding caused road closures and left vehicles stranded in Milwaukee on Thursday morning, April 16.
Flooding caused road closures and left vehicles stranded in Milwaukee on Thursday morning, April 16.
Milwaukee area flooding forces closures, safety alerts
Flooding forced a full southbound I-43 closure at Becher, with a northbound closure expected at Holt as officials warned drivers and Marquette University issued campus alerts on Wednesday, April 15.
Flooding forced a full southbound I-43 closure at Becher, with a northbound closure expected at Holt as officials warned drivers and Marquette University issued campus alerts on Wednesday, April 15.
Milwaukee area flooding; freeway closures Wednesday, drivers urged to stay off roads
Flooding across Milwaukee County led to multiple freeway closures, with officials warning drivers are getting stranded and urging people to stay off the roads if possible on Wednesday, April 15.
Flooding across Milwaukee County led to multiple freeway closures, with officials warning drivers are getting stranded and urging people to stay off the roads if possible on Wednesday, April 15.
Wisconsin severe weather; State of emergency declared by Gov. Evers
Gov. Tony Evers signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency as communities across the state recover from severe storms, power outages, record rainfall, and flooding.
Gov. Tony Evers signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency as communities across the state recover from severe storms, power outages, record rainfall, and flooding.
Storm damage cleanup underway in Waterford
Strong winds caused widespread damage in Racine County, including downed trees and damaged homes.
Strong winds caused widespread damage in Racine County, including downed trees and damaged homes.
Racine County storm damage leaves cleanup underway in Waterford
Strong winds in Racine County knocked down trees and damaged homes, with cleanup underway in Waterford as residents rush to secure properties before more storms arrive.
Strong winds in Racine County knocked down trees and damaged homes, with cleanup underway in Waterford as residents rush to secure properties before more storms arrive.
Surveying storm damage in Waukesha County
FOX6's Abril Preciado and Bret Lemoine surveyed damage from severe weather in Waukesha County on Wednesday, April 15.
FOX6's Abril Preciado and Bret Lemoine surveyed damage from severe weather in Waukesha County on Wednesday, April 15.
MMSD's effort to prevent sewer overflows
The Deep Tunnel is at 77% capacity due to heavy rain, prompting MMSD to ask residents to limit water usage to prevent overflows and basement backups.
The Deep Tunnel is at 77% capacity due to heavy rain, prompting MMSD to ask residents to limit water usage to prevent overflows and basement backups.
Wisconsin heavy rainfall; MMSD's effort to prevent sewer overflows
The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) is urging residents to limit their water use, to prevent sewer overflows.
The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) is urging residents to limit their water use, to prevent sewer overflows.
NWS confirms Waukesha County tornado; damage, flooding widespread
The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado hit the Lisbon-Sussex area during Tuesday night's severe storms.
The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado hit the Lisbon-Sussex area during Tuesday night's severe storms.
Tornado damages church in Lisbon, Wisconsin
Lisbon Presbyterian Church is roughly a half-mile from where a NWS said the tornado touched down. The church's siding was ripped off, and members said a chimney collapsed through the roof.
Lisbon Presbyterian Church is roughly a half-mile from where a NWS said the tornado touched down. The church's siding was ripped off, and members said a chimney collapsed through the roof.
Sussex storm damage as seen from SKYFOX.
Check out video of tornado damage in Sussex as seen by SKYFOX.
Check out video of tornado damage in Sussex as seen by SKYFOX.
Flash floods submerge vehicles, Milwaukee Fire Department responds
The Milwaukee Fire Department said crews responded to approximately 50 calls for water rescues during Tuesday night's storms, which caused flash floods.
The Milwaukee Fire Department said crews responded to approximately 50 calls for water rescues during Tuesday night's storms, which caused flash floods.
Storm clouds with possible funnel over Milwaukee
FOX6 News viewer Danny J. captured a time-lapse video of storm clouds racing over downtown Milwaukee. It appears there may be a funnel in the clouds.
FOX6 News viewer Danny J. captured a time-lapse video of storm clouds racing over downtown Milwaukee. It appears there may be a funnel in the clouds.
Wisconsin flood advisories overnight after Tuesday's severe storms
All tornado watches and warnings for southeast Wisconsin, issued earlier Tuesday, have expired – but the National Weather Services has a variety of flood warnings and advisories through the overnight hours. Find the latest severe weather alerts here.
All tornado watches and warnings for southeast Wisconsin, issued earlier Tuesday, have expired – but the National Weather Services has a variety of flood warnings and advisories through the overnight hours. Find the latest severe weather alerts here.
Flooding at 107th and Granville in Milwaukee
Heavy rain has caused terrible flooding near 107th and Granville in Milwaukee. Check out this report from FOX6's Lisa Michaels.
Heavy rain has caused terrible flooding near 107th and Granville in Milwaukee. Check out this report from FOX6's Lisa Michaels.
West Bend after the first found of storms
FOX6's Ashley Sears reports from West Bend, after the city was hit hard by heavy rain and winds.
FOX6's Ashley Sears reports from West Bend, after the city was hit hard by heavy rain and winds.
Localized flooding in Milwaukee
FOX6's Lisa Michaels and her photojournalist are seeing localized flooding on Milwaukee's far north and northwest side. Check out the view from our FOX6 live truck.
FOX6's Lisa Michaels and her photojournalist are seeing localized flooding on Milwaukee's far north and northwest side. Check out the view from our FOX6 live truck.