Southeast Wisconsin flood watch; heavy rain expected this weekend

MILWAUKEE - The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for portions of Southeast Wisconsin. Counties along and south of I-94 (Jefferson, Waukesha, Milwaukee, Walworth, Racine, and Kenosha) are under the flood watch until Sunday morning. Here's what to know.

Rainfall totals

What to expect:

Precipitation accumulation from Saturday has ranged 1 to 2 inches across south-east Wisconsin with isolated higher pockets and more is on the way. This will make it imperative to be weather aware and prepared. Due to the nature of this system bringing another round of heavy rain, the Weather Prediction Center has issued southeast Wisconsin under a moderate flood risk focused on Saturday night into early Sunday morning. 

An additional several inches of rain is possible, especially near the Wisconsin Illinois border, where the higher risk is placed. Rain shower may linger into Sunday and Monday, but minimal accumulation is expected for those days. 

Flood preparation

Why you should care:

Heavy rain could lead to flooded roads, especially in low-lying or flood-prone areas. This can cause difficult travel conditions for some. Viewers should be urged to clear gutters and drains, check sump pumps, move valuable items off basement floors and relocate vehicles from flood-prone areas before the heaviest rain arrives.

Rain timing

Timeline:

Light on and off rain continues through Saturday morning and early afternoon. Another round of heavy rain and storms is expected Saturday night. Your FOX6 weather experts will have you covered.

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