Wisconsin storm, flooding cleanup safety tips courtesy of DHS
As people across Wisconsin are cleaning up after recent storms, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) urges residents and crews to take care while assessing damage or removing debris.
As people across Wisconsin are cleaning up after recent storms, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) urges residents and crews to take care while assessing damage or removing debris.
Kenosha Water Utility: Diluted wastewater discharged into sewer system
The Kenosha Water Utility announced on Friday, April 17, that it discharged diluted wastewater into the storm sewer system and ultimately into Lake Michigan.
The Kenosha Water Utility announced on Friday, April 17, that it discharged diluted wastewater into the storm sewer system and ultimately into Lake Michigan.
Milwaukee area prepares for additional storms after flooding
Milwaukee south side residents are dealing with flooding again after storms, with homes and a business taking on water months after historic August rains and more rain ahead.
Milwaukee south side residents are dealing with flooding again after storms, with homes and a business taking on water months after historic August rains and more rain ahead.
Milwaukee area flooding hits Bay View, south side neighborhoods
Milwaukee south side residents are dealing with flooding again after storms, with homes and a business taking on water months after historic August rains and more rain ahead.
Milwaukee south side residents are dealing with flooding again after storms, with homes and a business taking on water months after historic August rains and more rain ahead.
NWS confirms Walworth County tornado from Wednesday storms
The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado touched down in Walworth County on Wednesday night, April 15.
The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado touched down in Walworth County on Wednesday night, April 15.
Man dies after potential lightning strike in Waukesha
Waukesha police say a man has died after possibly being struck by lightning on Wednesday night. Preliminary information indicates the man was struck by lightning while walking through the parking lot during the storm.
Waukesha police say a man has died after possibly being struck by lightning on Wednesday night. Preliminary information indicates the man was struck by lightning while walking through the parking lot during the storm.
Milwaukee flooding: Recovery, sewer overflow underway
Milwaukee leaders on Thursday said, because of the sheer volume of water that overwhelmed storm sewers, no amount of preparation could have prevented the recent localized street flooding.
Milwaukee leaders on Thursday said, because of the sheer volume of water that overwhelmed storm sewers, no amount of preparation could have prevented the recent localized street flooding.
NWS confirms 6 southeast Wisconsin tornadoes from Tuesday storms
The National Weather Service confirmed six tornadoes touched down during multiple rounds of severe storms in southeast Wisconsin on April 14.
The National Weather Service confirmed six tornadoes touched down during multiple rounds of severe storms in southeast Wisconsin on April 14.
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.