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: Potentially dangerous storms Wednesday night
Strong to severe t-storms will move through southeastern Wisconsin through 1 a.m. on Thursday. Strong winds, hail and isolated tornadoes are possible. The main threat will be heavy/flooding rain. The severity of these storms is NOT expected to be like what we saw on Tuesday night, however, some severe storms are possible. Again, heavy rain is the main threat with 1-2" of rain likely. Scattered t-storms will also be possible on Thursday morning, ending by noon.
Strong to severe t-storms will move through southeastern Wisconsin through 1 a.m. on Thursday. Strong winds, hail and isolated tornadoes are possible. The main threat will be heavy/flooding rain. The severity of these storms is NOT expected to be like what we saw on Tuesday night, however, some severe storms are possible. Again, heavy rain is the main threat with 1-2" of rain likely. Scattered t-storms will also be possible on Thursday morning, ending by noon.
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.
Weather Webcast with Chief Meteorologist Tom Wachs
Flood Watch ALL OF SE WI until 7am Thursday Severe t-storms are possible from roughly 7pm-1am. Heavy rain, hail and wind are the main threats, however an isolated tornado can't be ruled out. 1-2" of rain expected with additional flooding possible.
Flood Watch ALL OF SE WI until 7am Thursday Severe t-storms are possible from roughly 7pm-1am. Heavy rain, hail and wind are the main threats, however an isolated tornado can't be ruled out. 1-2" of rain expected with additional flooding possible.
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.
Weather Webcast with Stephanie Barichello
Another round of thunderstorms with heavy rain, and possibly gusty wind and hail, expected tonight into Thursday morning. Drying out later Thursday then another line of storms moves in Friday evening into Saturday morning. That line could also be severe. Finally, a dry and somewhat cooler stretch Sunday into early next week.
Another round of thunderstorms with heavy rain, and possibly gusty wind and hail, expected tonight into Thursday morning. Drying out later Thursday then another line of storms moves in Friday evening into Saturday morning. That line could also be severe. Finally, a dry and somewhat cooler stretch Sunday into early next week.
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.
Kenosha County storm damage; crews working to clear roads, restore power
The Kenosha County Sheriff's Office on Wednesday, April 15 said crews are actively working to clear trees and restore roadways following storms Tuesday night.
The Kenosha County Sheriff's Office on Wednesday, April 15 said crews are actively working to clear trees and restore roadways following storms Tuesday night.
Weather webcast with Rob Haswell
An active and complex weather pattern continues across southern Wisconsin, with both severe weather and flooding concerns evolving through midweek.
An active and complex weather pattern continues across southern Wisconsin, with both severe weather and flooding concerns evolving through midweek.
Milwaukee Weather: Tornado watch until 10 p.m.
Showers and t-storms tapering off overnight. Watch out for flooding overnight. Mostly cloudy on Wednesday with a chance for strong showers and t-storms from 4pm through the late night hours. Wind, hail and flooding possible.
Showers and t-storms tapering off overnight. Watch out for flooding overnight. Mostly cloudy on Wednesday with a chance for strong showers and t-storms from 4pm through the late night hours. Wind, hail and flooding possible.
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.