Thiensville's traditional 'noon alarm' silenced, village president wants it back

The Thiensville "noon alarm" blared throughout the village to mark the middle of day for years. But village leaders have silenced the alarm after no one could answer why the tradition existed.

Hurricane Fiona hits Puerto Rico, UWM professor worries for family
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Hurricane Fiona unleashed more rain on Puerto Rico on Monday, a day after the storm knocked out power and water to most of the island. A University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee professor said Monday his parents are stuck on the island after visiting for a birthday party.

Hurricane Fiona hits Puerto Rico, UWM professor worries for family

Hurricane Fiona unleashed more rain on Puerto Rico on Monday, a day after the storm knocked out power and water to most of the island. A University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee professor said Monday his parents are stuck on the island after visiting for a birthday party.

Fiona vs. Maria: How the two hurricanes compare in Puerto Rico

Although the storms are five years apart, they mirror one another in some respects, while differing in others.

Hurricane Fiona knocks out power in Puerto Rico

Fiona struck on the anniversary of Hurricane Hugo, which hit Puerto Rico 33 years ago as a Category 3 storm.

Waukesha flooded apartment, Red Cross Brookfield shelter opened

Flooding forced the evacuation of an eight-unit apartment building in Waukesha, so the Red Cross set up a shelter at Elmbrook Church which sat empty all day. However, Red Cross officials said this is good news.

Red Cross flooding Brookfield shelter opens

Volunteers from the American Red Cross opened a shelter late Monday for people evacuated from their homes or apartments due to heavy rain and flooding Saturday and Sunday.

Paul Davis Menomonee Falls flood restoration after 5 inches of rain
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After heavy rain Saturday and Sunday prompted flooding, renovation companies crisscrossed southeast Wisconsin Monday to address damage in homes and businesses.

Paul Davis Menomonee Falls flood restoration after 5 inches of rain

After heavy rain Saturday and Sunday prompted flooding, renovation companies crisscrossed southeast Wisconsin Monday to address damage in homes and businesses.

Rainfall totals for southeast Wisconsin; storm from Sept. 11-12

Heavy rain saturated all of southeast Wisconsin on Sunday, Sept. 11 and into Monday, Sept. 12 – and the National Weather Service has been collecting data on rainfall totals.

Flood warning, over 7 inches of rain in spots by Sunday night
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Moderate to heavy rain is forecast to continue through Monday night. Parts of the area have already seen over 7" as of Sunday night. A flood warning was issued through early Monday.

INCREDIBLE VIDEO: Water jets into the air as Chicago is hit by flooding

The rain started on Sunday morning and the storm system pounded Chicago for hours, leaving some residents dealing with flooded basements.