SE Wisconsin storms cause widespread damage, flood watches remain

Southeast Wisconsin experienced another round of severe weather Friday following storms that brought wind, rain, hail, flash floods and, in some areas, tornadoes earlier this week. Follow the latest updates below.

Milwaukee Weather: Severe weather and flooding tonight

Flood Watch for all of SE WI until 7am. Showers and t-storms ending overnight. Temperatures dropping into the 40s.

Fox River flood level: Waukesha, Burlington areas monitoring

In both the Waukesha and Burlington areas, officials are monitoring the Fox River flood level on Friday as another round of rain and severe weather rolls in.

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.

Weather webcast with Chief Meteorologist Rob Haswell
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All eyes turn to Friday afternoon and evening, when the atmosphere really loads up for more strong to severe storms across Wisconsin. There are a lot of moving parts here, but the setup supports everything from large hail and damaging winds to a few tornadoes, especially if storms can stay more isolated early on.

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.

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Weather webcast with Rob Haswell
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We start off quiet but messy, with dense fog , then all eyes turn to Friday afternoon and evening, when the atmosphere really loads up for more strong to severe storms across Wisconsin.

Milwaukee area prepares for additional storms after flooding
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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.

Weather Webcast with Chief Meteorologist Tom Wachs
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Dense Fog Advisory for Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Sheboygan, Washington, Waukesha, Racine and Kenosha counties until 9am. Flood Watch ALL OF SE WI From 1pm Friday to 7am Saturday

Milwaukee Weather: Dense fog tonight, severe weather Friday

Dense Fog Advisory for Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Sheboygan, Washington, Waukesha, Racine and Kenosha counties until 9am. Flood Watch ALL OF SE WI From 1pm Friday to 7am Saturday

Milwaukee Weather: Dense fog tonight, severe storms Friday

Flood Watch ALL OF SE WI until 7am Thursday Scattered t-storms on Thursday morning with heavy rain possible. Storms end by Noon. Highs in the upper 50s to low 60s.

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.

Man dies after potential lightning strike in Waukesha
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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
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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.