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River Flood Warning 21, NWS Milwaukee, WI
NWS Milwaukee, WI issued this river flood warning at Aug 18, 2025, 9:31 PM CDT for Kenosha County, Wisconsin; Lake County, Illinois. It took effect at Aug 19, 2025, 7:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 6 days.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Aug 18, 2025, 9:31 PM CDT (02:31 UTC)
- In effect from
- Aug 19, 2025, 7:00 AM CDT
- Expired
- Aug 24, 2025, 9:21 PM CDT
- In force
- 6 days
- Issued by
- NWS Milwaukee, WI
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
Counties Lake County, IL, Kenosha County, WI
The radar
The Milwaukee radar (KMKX), 53 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 02:32 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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The river
Written for the forecast point Fox River near New Munster (NMSW3). The gauge peaked at 11.71 ft at Aug 21, 2025, 11:00 AM CDT.
- Action stage
- 10 ft
- Minor stage
- 11 ft
- Moderate stage
- 13 ft
- Major stage
- 14 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 05545750, one reading an hour, from a day before the product to a day after it ended. Flood stages are today's.
The text
As transmitted.
347
WGUS43 KMKX 190231
FLWMKX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
931 PM CDT Mon Aug 18 2025
...The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan WI has issued
a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Illinois...Wisconsin...
Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Kenosha and Lake
Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Tuesday morning at 945 AM CDT.
&&
ILC097-WIC059-191445-
/O.NEW.KMKX.FL.W.0021.250819T1200Z-250821T0000Z/
/NMSW3.1.ER.250819T1200Z.250819T1200Z.250820T1800Z.NO/
931 PM CDT Mon Aug 18 2025
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING TO WEDNESDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Fox River Lower near New Munster.
* WHEN...From Tuesday morning to Wednesday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Floodwaters begin to affect 77th St. in
the Town of Wheatland. Floodwaters are near some homes along
Riverside Dr, Shorewood Dr, and Highway W in the Village of Salem
Lakes and Town of Wheatland areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 10.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.0
feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage
early Wednesday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
11.0 feet on 03/11/2020.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
River forecasts are available for some but not all river gaging
locations. The 7 day river forecast takes into account past
precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and predicted
precipitation for the basin. Precipitation is for the next 24 hours
in the future from April through September and for 48 hours in the
future from October through March.
(Stages in ft.) Bank- Latest Forecast stages
- Flood full observed ...for 7 pm...
Location stage stage stage/time Tue Wed Thu Fri
New Munster 11.0 10.0 10.89 9 pm 8/18 11.0 10.9 10.9 10.7
- Highest 24 hour change
- observed in river stage
- stage in (ft.) up to Highest stage
- the last latest observed forecast in
- 7 days stage next 7 days
New Munster 10.89 9 pm 8/18 0.23 11.00 1 pm 8/20
&&
LAT...LON 4262 8830 4262 8817 4255 8814 4246 8814
4246 8822 4255 8824
$$
MARQUARDT24 follow-up statements
918
WGUS83 KMKX 190900
FLSMKX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
400 AM CDT Tue Aug 19 2025
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...Wisconsin...
Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Lake and Kenosha
Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 400 PM CDT.
&&
ILC097-WIC059-192100-
/O.CON.KMKX.FL.W.0021.250819T1200Z-250821T0000Z/
/NMSW3.1.ER.250819T1200Z.250819T1200Z.250820T1800Z.NO/
400 AM CDT Tue Aug 19 2025
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL TOMORROW EVENING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Fox River Lower near New Munster.
* WHEN...Until tomorrow evening.
* IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Floodwaters begin to affect 77th St. in
the Town of Wheatland. Floodwaters are near some homes along
Riverside Dr, Shorewood Dr, and Highway W in the Village of Salem
Lakes and Town of Wheatland areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 3:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 11.0 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.0
feet this morning. It will then fall below flood stage early
tomorrow afternoon.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
11.0 feet on 03/11/2020.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
River forecasts are available for some but not all river gaging
locations. The 7 day river forecast takes into account past
precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and predicted
precipitation for the basin. Precipitation is for the next 24 hours
in the future from April through September and for 48 hours in the
future from October through March.
(Stages in ft.) Bank- Latest Forecast stages
- Flood full observed ...for 1 am...
Location stage stage stage/time Wed Thu Fri Sat
New Munster 11.0 10.0 10.98 3 am 8/19 11.0 10.9 10.8 10.7
- Highest 24 hour change
- observed in river stage
- stage in (ft.) up to Highest stage
- the last latest observed forecast in
- 7 days stage next 7 days
New Munster 10.98 3 am 8/19 0.27 11.00 1 pm 8/20
&&
LAT...LON 4262 8830 4262 8817 4255 8814 4246 8814
4246 8822 4255 8824
$$
KUROSKI898
WGUS83 KMKX 191520
FLSMKX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
1020 AM CDT Tue Aug 19 2025
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...Wisconsin...
Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Lake and Kenosha
Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 1030 PM CDT.
&&
ILC097-WIC059-200330-
/O.EXT.KMKX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-250820T1800Z/
/NMSW3.1.ER.250819T0915Z.250819T1800Z.250820T1200Z.NO/
1020 AM CDT Tue Aug 19 2025
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY TOMORROW AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Fox River Lower near New Munster.
* WHEN...Until early tomorrow afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Floodwaters begin to affect 77th St. in
the Town of Wheatland. Floodwaters are near some homes along
Riverside Dr, Shorewood Dr, and Highway W in the Village of Salem
Lakes and Town of Wheatland areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 11.1 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:00 AM CDT Tuesday was 11.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.1
feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
tomorrow morning.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
11.0 feet on 03/11/2020.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
River forecasts are available for some but not all river gaging
locations. The 7 day river forecast takes into account past
precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and predicted
precipitation for the basin. Precipitation is for the next 24 hours
in the future from April through September and for 48 hours in the
future from October through March.
(Stages in ft.) Bank- Latest Forecast stages
- Flood full observed ...for 1 pm...
Location stage stage stage/time Wed Thu Fri Sat
New Munster 11.0 10.0 11.09 9 am 8/19 11.3 11.1 10.9 10.7
- Highest 24 hour change
- observed in river stage
- stage in (ft.) up to Highest stage
- the last latest observed forecast in
- 7 days stage next 7 days
New Munster 11.09 8 am 8/19 0.32 11.30 1 pm 8/20
&&
LAT...LON 4262 8830 4262 8817 4255 8814 4246 8814
4246 8822 4255 8824
$$
QUIGLEY760
WGUS83 KMKX 192053
FLSMKX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
353 PM CDT Tue Aug 19 2025
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following river in
Illinois...Wisconsin...
Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Kenosha and Lake
Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued late tonight at 400 AM CDT.
&&
ILC097-WIC059-200900-
/O.EXT.KMKX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-250822T1200Z/
/NMSW3.1.ER.250819T0915Z.250820T0600Z.250822T0600Z.NO/
353 PM CDT Tue Aug 19 2025
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL FRIDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Fox River Lower near New Munster.
* WHEN...Until Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 11.5 feet, Water is in the yards of some homes in the
Village of Salem Lakes and Town of Wheatland areas, including
Riverside Dr and Shorewood Dr. There are 3-4 inches of water over
77th Street in the Town of Wheatland.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 3:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 11.2 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 3:00 PM CDT Tuesday was 11.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.3
feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below
flood stage early Friday morning.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
11.3 feet on 03/30/2020.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
River forecasts are available for some but not all river gaging
locations. The 7 day river forecast takes into account past
precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and predicted
precipitation for the basin. Precipitation is for the next 24 hours
in the future from April through September and for 48 hours in the
future from October through March.
(Stages in ft.) Bank- Latest Forecast stages
- Flood full observed ...for 1 pm...
Location stage stage stage/time Wed Thu Fri Sat
New Munster 11.0 10.0 11.22 3 pm 8/19 11.3 11.1 10.9 10.7
- Highest 24 hour change
- observed in river stage
- stage in (ft.) up to Highest stage
- the last latest observed forecast in
- 7 days stage next 7 days
New Munster 11.22 3 pm 8/19 0.42 11.30 1 pm 8/20
&&
LAT...LON 4262 8830 4262 8817 4255 8814 4246 8814
4246 8822 4255 8824
$$
WOOD896
WGUS83 KMKX 200254
FLSMKX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
954 PM CDT Tue Aug 19 2025
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...Illinois...
Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Kenosha and Lake
Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Wednesday morning at 1000 AM CDT.
&&
ILC097-WIC059-201500-
/O.EXT.KMKX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-250822T1800Z/
/NMSW3.1.ER.250819T0915Z.250820T1200Z.250822T1200Z.NO/
954 PM CDT Tue Aug 19 2025
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY FRIDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Fox River Lower near New Munster.
* WHEN...Until early Friday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 11.5 feet, Water is in the yards of some homes in the
Village of Salem Lakes and Town of Wheatland areas, including
Riverside Dr and Shorewood Dr. There are 3-4 inches of water over
77th Street in the Town of Wheatland.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 11.3 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:00 PM CDT Tuesday was 11.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.4
feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage
Friday morning.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
11.5 feet on 06/05/2002.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
River forecasts are available for some but not all river gaging
locations. The 7 day river forecast takes into account past
precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and predicted
precipitation for the basin. Precipitation is for the next 24 hours
in the future from April through September and for 48 hours in the
future from October through March.
(Stages in ft.) Bank- Latest Forecast stages
- Flood full observed ...for 7 pm...
Location stage stage stage/time Wed Thu Fri Sat
New Munster 11.0 10.0 11.34 9 pm 8/19 11.3 11.1 10.9 10.7
- Highest 24 hour change
- observed in river stage
- stage in (ft.) up to Highest stage
- the last latest observed forecast in
- 7 days stage next 7 days
New Munster 11.34 8 pm 8/19 0.42 11.40 7 am 8/20
&&
LAT...LON 4262 8830 4262 8817 4255 8814 4246 8814
4246 8822 4255 8824
$$
PATTERSON744
WGUS83 KMKX 200812
FLSMKX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
312 AM CDT Wed Aug 20 2025
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...Illinois...
Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Kenosha and Lake
Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 315 PM CDT.
&&
ILC097-WIC059-202015-
/O.CON.KMKX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-250822T1800Z/
/NMSW3.1.ER.250819T0915Z.250820T0700Z.250822T1200Z.NO/
312 AM CDT Wed Aug 20 2025
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY FRIDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Fox River Lower near New Munster.
* WHEN...Until early Friday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 11.5 feet, Water is in the yards of some homes in the
Village of Salem Lakes and Town of Wheatland areas, including
Riverside Dr and Shorewood Dr. There are 3-4 inches of water over
77th Street in the Town of Wheatland.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 11.4 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 2:00 AM CDT Wednesday was 11.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
Friday morning and continue falling to 9.8 feet Tuesday
evening.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
11.5 feet on 06/05/2002.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
River forecasts are available for some but not all river gaging
locations. The 7 day river forecast takes into account past
precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and predicted
precipitation for the basin. Precipitation is for the next 24 hours
in the future from April through September and for 48 hours in the
future from October through March.
(Stages in ft.) Bank- Latest Forecast stages
- Flood full observed ...for 1 am...
Location stage stage stage/time Thu Fri Sat Sun
New Munster 11.0 10.0 11.42 2 am 8/20 11.3 11.0 10.8 10.6
- Highest 24 hour change
- observed in river stage
- stage in (ft.) up to Highest stage
- the last latest observed forecast in
- 7 days stage next 7 days
New Munster 11.42 1 am 8/20 0.45 11.40 7 am 8/20
&&
LAT...LON 4262 8830 4262 8817 4255 8814 4246 8814
4246 8822 4255 8824
$$
KUROSKI814
WGUS83 KMKX 201533
FLSMKX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
1033 AM CDT Wed Aug 20 2025
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following river in
Illinois...Wisconsin...
Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Kenosha and Lake
Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 1045 PM CDT.
&&
ILC097-WIC059-210345-
/O.EXT.KMKX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-250825T1200Z/
/NMSW3.1.ER.250819T0915Z.250821T1200Z.250825T0600Z.NO/
1033 AM CDT Wed Aug 20 2025
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MONDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Fox River Lower near New Munster.
* WHEN...Until Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 11.5 feet, Water is in the yards of some homes in the
Village of Salem Lakes and Town of Wheatland areas, including
Riverside Dr and Shorewood Dr. There are 3-4 inches of water over
77th Street in the Town of Wheatland.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 11.5 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:00 AM CDT Wednesday was 11.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.7
feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage
early Monday morning.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
11.7 feet on 05/10/2019.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
River forecasts are available for some but not all river gaging
locations. The 7 day river forecast takes into account past
precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and predicted
precipitation for the basin. Precipitation is for the next 24 hours
in the future from April through September and for 48 hours in the
future from October through March.
(Stages in ft.) Bank- Latest Forecast stages
- Flood full observed ...for 1 pm...
Location stage stage stage/time Thu Fri Sat Sun
New Munster 11.0 10.0 11.52 9 am 8/20 11.7 11.5 11.3 11.1
- Highest 24 hour change
- observed in river stage
- stage in (ft.) up to Highest stage
- the last latest observed forecast in
- 7 days stage next 7 days
New Munster 11.54 10 am 8/20 0.43 11.70 1 am 8/22
&&
LAT...LON 4262 8830 4262 8817 4255 8814 4246 8814
4246 8822 4255 8824
$$
WOOD991
WGUS83 KMKX 202115
FLSMKX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
415 PM CDT Wed Aug 20 2025
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following river in
Illinois...Wisconsin...
Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Kenosha and Lake
Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued late tonight at 415 AM CDT.
&&
ILC097-WIC059-210915-
/O.EXT.KMKX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/NMSW3.1.ER.250819T0915Z.250820T2000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
415 PM CDT Wed Aug 20 2025
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Fox River Lower near New Munster.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 11.5 feet, Water is in the yards of some homes in the
Village of Salem Lakes and Town of Wheatland areas, including
Riverside Dr and Shorewood Dr. There are 3-4 inches of water over
77th Street in the Town of Wheatland.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 3:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 11.6 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 3:00 PM CDT Wednesday was 11.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to crest around 11.7 feet at
1 AM Friday morning.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
11.7 feet on 02/08/2019.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
River forecasts are available for some but not all river gaging
locations. The 7 day river forecast takes into account past
precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and predicted
precipitation for the basin. Precipitation is for the next 24 hours
in the future from April through September and for 48 hours in the
future from October through March.
(Stages in ft.) Bank- Latest Forecast stages
- Flood full observed ...for 7 pm...
Location stage stage stage/time Thu Fri Sat Sun
New Munster 11.0 10.0 11.59 3 pm 8/20 11.7 11.5 11.2 11.1
- Highest 24 hour change
- observed in river stage
- stage in (ft.) up to Highest stage
- the last latest observed forecast in
- 7 days stage next 7 days
New Munster 11.59 3 pm 8/20 0.35 11.70 1 am 8/22
&&
LAT...LON 4262 8830 4262 8817 4255 8814 4246 8814
4246 8822 4255 8824
$$
WOOD253
WGUS83 KMKX 210316
FLSMKX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
1016 PM CDT Wed Aug 20 2025
...Forecast flooding duration set for expiration early Monday
morning for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Illinois...
Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Kenosha and Lake
Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Thursday morning at 1030 AM CDT.
&&
ILC097-WIC059-211530-
/O.EXT.KMKX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-250825T1200Z/
/NMSW3.1.ER.250819T0915Z.250821T0600Z.250825T0600Z.NO/
1016 PM CDT Wed Aug 20 2025
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MONDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Fox River Lower near New Munster.
* WHEN...Until Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 11.5 feet, Water is in the yards of some homes in the
Village of Salem Lakes and Town of Wheatland areas, including
Riverside Dr and Shorewood Dr. There are 3-4 inches of water over
77th Street in the Town of Wheatland.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 11.6 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:00 PM CDT Wednesday was 11.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.7
feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below
flood stage early Monday morning.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
11.7 feet on 05/10/2019.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
River forecasts are available for some but not all river gaging
locations. The 7 day river forecast takes into account past
precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and predicted
precipitation for the basin. Precipitation is for the next 24 hours
in the future from April through September and for 48 hours in the
future from October through March.
(Stages in ft.) Bank- Latest Forecast stages
- Flood full observed ...for 1 am...
Location stage stage stage/time Fri Sat Sun Mon
New Munster 11.0 10.0 11.62 9 pm 8/20 11.5 11.2 11.1 11.0
- Highest 24 hour change
- observed in river stage
- stage in (ft.) up to Highest stage
- the last latest observed forecast in
- 7 days stage next 7 days
New Munster 11.63 8 pm 8/20 0.29 11.70 1 pm 8/21
&&
LAT...LON 4262 8830 4262 8817 4255 8814 4246 8814
4246 8822 4255 8824
$$
HEEREN521
WGUS83 KMKX 210815
FLSMKX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
315 AM CDT Thu Aug 21 2025
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...Illinois...
Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Lake and Kenosha
Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 315 PM CDT.
&&
ILC097-WIC059-212015-
/O.CON.KMKX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-250825T1200Z/
/NMSW3.1.ER.250819T0915Z.250821T1200Z.250825T0600Z.NO/
315 AM CDT Thu Aug 21 2025
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MONDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Fox River Lower near New Munster.
* WHEN...Until Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 11.5 feet, Water is in the yards of some homes in the
Village of Salem Lakes and Town of Wheatland areas, including
Riverside Dr and Shorewood Dr. There are 3-4 inches of water over
77th Street in the Town of Wheatland.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 11.6 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 2:00 AM CDT Thursday was 11.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.7
feet this morning. It will then fall below flood stage early
Monday morning.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
11.7 feet on 05/10/2019.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
River forecasts are available for some but not all river gaging
locations. The 7 day river forecast takes into account past
precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and predicted
precipitation for the basin. Precipitation is for the next 24 hours
in the future from April through September and for 48 hours in the
future from October through March.
(Stages in ft.) Bank- Latest Forecast stages
- Flood full observed ...for 1 am...
Location stage stage stage/time Fri Sat Sun Mon
New Munster 11.0 10.0 11.64 2 am 8/21 11.5 11.2 11.1 11.0
- Highest 24 hour change
- observed in river stage
- stage in (ft.) up to Highest stage
- the last latest observed forecast in
- 7 days stage next 7 days
New Munster 11.65 1 am 8/21 0.20 11.70 1 pm 8/21
&&
LAT...LON 4262 8830 4262 8817 4255 8814 4246 8814
4246 8822 4255 8824
$$
KUROSKI899
WGUS83 KMKX 211627
FLSMKX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
1127 AM CDT Thu Aug 21 2025
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...Wisconsin...
Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Kenosha and Lake
Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 1130 PM CDT.
&&
ILC097-WIC059-220430-
/O.EXT.KMKX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-250826T1800Z/
/NMSW3.1.ER.250819T0915Z.250821T1800Z.250826T1200Z.NO/
1127 AM CDT Thu Aug 21 2025
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY TUESDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Fox River Lower near New Munster.
* WHEN...Until early Tuesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 11.5 feet, Water is in the yards of some homes in the
Village of Salem Lakes and Town of Wheatland areas, including
Riverside Dr and Shorewood Dr. There are 3-4 inches of water over
77th Street in the Town of Wheatland.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 11.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:00 AM CDT Thursday was 11.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.7
feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
Tuesday morning.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
11.7 feet on 05/10/2019.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
River forecasts are available for some but not all river gaging
locations. The 7 day river forecast takes into account past
precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and predicted
precipitation for the basin. Precipitation is for the next 24 hours
in the future from April through September and for 48 hours in the
future from October through March.
(Stages in ft.) Bank- Latest Forecast stages
- Flood full observed ...for 1 pm...
Location stage stage stage/time Fri Sat Sun Mon
New Munster 11.0 10.0 11.67 10 am 8/21 11.7 11.4 11.3 11.2
- Highest 24 hour change
- observed in river stage
- stage in (ft.) up to Highest stage
- the last latest observed forecast in
- 7 days stage next 7 days
New Munster 11.68 9 am 8/21 0.14 11.70 7 pm 8/22
&&
LAT...LON 4262 8830 4262 8817 4255 8814 4246 8814
4246 8822 4255 8824
$$
SHEPPARD300
WGUS83 KMKX 212112
FLSMKX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
412 PM CDT Thu Aug 21 2025
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...Illinois...
Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Kenosha and Lake
Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued late tonight at 415 AM CDT.
&&
ILC097-WIC059-220915-
/O.CON.KMKX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-250826T1800Z/
/NMSW3.1.ER.250819T0915Z.250822T0000Z.250826T1200Z.NO/
412 PM CDT Thu Aug 21 2025
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY TUESDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Fox River Lower near New Munster.
* WHEN...Until early Tuesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 11.5 feet, Water is in the yards of some homes in the
Village of Salem Lakes and Town of Wheatland areas, including
Riverside Dr and Shorewood Dr. There are 3-4 inches of water over
77th Street in the Town of Wheatland.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 3:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 11.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 3:00 PM CDT Thursday was 11.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.7
feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage
Tuesday morning.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
11.7 feet on 05/10/2019.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
River forecasts are available for some but not all river gaging
locations. The 7 day river forecast takes into account past
precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and predicted
precipitation for the basin. Precipitation is for the next 24 hours
in the future from April through September and for 48 hours in the
future from October through March.
(Stages in ft.) Bank- Latest Forecast stages
- Flood full observed ...for 7 pm...
Location stage stage stage/time Fri Sat Sun Mon
New Munster 11.0 10.0 11.69 3 pm 8/21 11.7 11.3 11.3 11.1
- Highest 24 hour change
- observed in river stage
- stage in (ft.) up to Highest stage
- the last latest observed forecast in
- 7 days stage next 7 days
New Munster 11.69 2 pm 8/21 0.10 11.70 7 pm 8/22
&&
LAT...LON 4262 8830 4262 8817 4255 8814 4246 8814
4246 8822 4255 8824
$$
SHEPPARD927
WGUS83 KMKX 220310
FLSMKX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
1010 PM CDT Thu Aug 21 2025
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...Wisconsin...
Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Lake and Kenosha
Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Friday morning at 1015 AM CDT.
&&
ILC097-WIC059-221515-
/O.EXT.KMKX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-250826T0600Z/
/NMSW3.1.ER.250819T0915Z.250822T0045Z.250826T0000Z.NO/
1010 PM CDT Thu Aug 21 2025
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY TUESDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Fox River Lower near New Munster.
* WHEN...Until early Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 11.5 feet, Water is in the yards of some homes in the
Village of Salem Lakes and Town of Wheatland areas, including
Riverside Dr and Shorewood Dr. There are 3-4 inches of water over
77th Street in the Town of Wheatland.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 11.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:00 PM CDT Thursday was 11.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.7
feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below
flood stage Monday evening.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
11.7 feet on 05/10/2019.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
River forecasts are available for some but not all river gaging
locations. The 7 day river forecast takes into account past
precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and predicted
precipitation for the basin. Precipitation is for the next 24 hours
in the future from April through September and for 48 hours in the
future from October through March.
(Stages in ft.) Bank- Latest Forecast stages
- Flood full observed ...for 1 am...
Location stage stage stage/time Sat Sun Mon Tue
New Munster 11.0 10.0 11.67 9 pm 8/21 11.5 11.3 11.2 10.9
- Highest 24 hour change
- observed in river stage
- stage in (ft.) up to Highest stage
- the last latest observed forecast in
- 7 days stage next 7 days
New Munster 11.7 7 pm 8/21 0.04 11.70 1 am 8/22
&&
LAT...LON 4262 8830 4262 8817 4255 8814 4246 8814
4246 8822 4255 8824
$$
CMILLER155
WGUS83 KMKX 220924
FLSMKX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
424 AM CDT Fri Aug 22 2025
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...Wisconsin...
Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Kenosha and Lake
Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 430 PM CDT.
&&
ILC097-WIC059-222130-
/O.CON.KMKX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-250826T0600Z/
/NMSW3.1.ER.250819T0915Z.250822T0045Z.250826T0000Z.NO/
424 AM CDT Fri Aug 22 2025
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY TUESDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Fox River Lower near New Munster.
* WHEN...Until early Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 11.5 feet, Water is in the yards of some homes in the
Village of Salem Lakes and Town of Wheatland areas, including
Riverside Dr and Shorewood Dr. There are 3-4 inches of water over
77th Street in the Town of Wheatland.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 3:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 11.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 3:00 AM CDT Friday was 11.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
Monday evening and continue falling to 10.3 feet Thursday
evening.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
11.7 feet on 02/08/2019.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
River forecasts are available for some but not all river gaging
locations. The 7 day river forecast takes into account past
precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and predicted
precipitation for the basin. Precipitation is for the next 24 hours
in the future from April through September and for 48 hours in the
future from October through March.
(Stages in ft.) Bank- Latest Forecast stages
- Flood full observed ...for 7 am...
Location stage stage stage/time Sat Sun Mon Tue
New Munster 11.0 10.0 11.65 3 am 8/22 11.5 11.3 11.1 10.8
- Highest 24 hour change
- observed in river stage
- stage in (ft.) up to Highest stage
- the last latest observed forecast in
- 7 days stage next 7 days
New Munster 11.7 7 pm 8/21 0.00 11.70 1 am 8/22
&&
LAT...LON 4262 8830 4262 8817 4255 8814 4246 8814
4246 8822 4255 8824
$$
PATTERSON318
WGUS83 KMKX 221621
FLSMKX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
1121 AM CDT Fri Aug 22 2025
...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in
Wisconsin...Illinois...
Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Lake and Kenosha
Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 1130 PM CDT.
&&
ILC097-WIC059-230430-
/O.CON.KMKX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-250826T0600Z/
/NMSW3.1.ER.250819T0915Z.250822T0045Z.250826T0000Z.NO/
1121 AM CDT Fri Aug 22 2025
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY TUESDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Fox River Lower near New Munster.
* WHEN...Until early Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 11.5 feet, Water is in the yards of some homes in the
Village of Salem Lakes and Town of Wheatland areas, including
Riverside Dr and Shorewood Dr. There are 3-4 inches of water over
77th Street in the Town of Wheatland.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 11.6 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:00 AM CDT Friday was 11.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
Monday evening and continue falling to 10.2 feet Friday,
August 29.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
11.7 feet on 02/08/2019.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
River forecasts are available for some but not all river gaging
locations. The 7 day river forecast takes into account past
precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and predicted
precipitation for the basin. Precipitation is for the next 24 hours
in the future from April through September and for 48 hours in the
future from October through March.
(Stages in ft.) Bank- Latest Forecast stages
- Flood full observed ...for 1 pm...
Location stage stage stage/time Sat Sun Mon Tue
New Munster 11.0 10.0 11.62 10 am 8/22 11.4 11.3 11.0 10.7
- Highest 24 hour change
- observed in river stage
- stage in (ft.) up to Highest stage
- the last latest observed forecast in
- 7 days stage next 7 days
New Munster 11.7 7 pm 8/21 -0.05 11.60 1 pm 8/22
&&
LAT...LON 4262 8830 4262 8817 4255 8814 4246 8814
4246 8822 4255 8824
$$
WOOD635
WGUS83 KMKX 222110
FLSMKX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
410 PM CDT Fri Aug 22 2025
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...Wisconsin...
Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Kenosha and Lake
Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued late tonight at 415 AM CDT.
&&
ILC097-WIC059-230915-
/O.CON.KMKX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-250826T0600Z/
/NMSW3.1.ER.250819T0915Z.250822T0045Z.250826T0000Z.NO/
410 PM CDT Fri Aug 22 2025
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY TUESDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Fox River Lower near New Munster.
* WHEN...Until early Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 11.5 feet, Water is in the yards of some homes in the
Village of Salem Lakes and Town of Wheatland areas, including
Riverside Dr and Shorewood Dr. There are 3-4 inches of water over
77th Street in the Town of Wheatland.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 3:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 11.6 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 3:00 PM CDT Friday was 11.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
Monday evening and continue falling to 10.2 feet Friday,
August 29.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
11.5 feet on 06/05/2002.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
River forecasts are available for some but not all river gaging
locations. The 7 day river forecast takes into account past
precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and predicted
precipitation for the basin. Precipitation is for the next 24 hours
in the future from April through September and for 48 hours in the
future from October through March.
(Stages in ft.) Bank- Latest Forecast stages
- Flood full observed ...for 7 pm...
Location stage stage stage/time Sat Sun Mon Tue
New Munster 11.0 10.0 11.57 3 pm 8/22 11.4 11.2 11.0 10.7
- Highest 24 hour change
- observed in river stage
- stage in (ft.) up to Highest stage
- the last latest observed forecast in
- 7 days stage next 7 days
New Munster 11.7 7 pm 8/21 -0.13 11.60 1 pm 8/22
&&
LAT...LON 4262 8830 4262 8817 4255 8814 4246 8814
4246 8822 4255 8824
$$
HEEREN028
WGUS83 KMKX 230311
FLSMKX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
1011 PM CDT Fri Aug 22 2025
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...Wisconsin...
Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Lake and Kenosha
Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Saturday morning at 1015 AM CDT.
&&
ILC097-WIC059-231515-
/O.CON.KMKX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-250826T0600Z/
/NMSW3.1.ER.250819T0915Z.250822T0045Z.250826T0000Z.NO/
1011 PM CDT Fri Aug 22 2025
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY TUESDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Fox River Lower near New Munster.
* WHEN...Until early Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 11.5 feet, Water is in the yards of some homes in the
Village of Salem Lakes and Town of Wheatland areas, including
Riverside Dr and Shorewood Dr. There are 3-4 inches of water over
77th Street in the Town of Wheatland.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 11.5 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:00 PM CDT Friday was 11.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
Monday evening and continue falling to 10.1 feet Friday,
August 29.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
11.5 feet on 06/05/2002.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
River forecasts are available for some but not all river gaging
locations. The 7 day river forecast takes into account past
precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and predicted
precipitation for the basin. Precipitation is for the next 24 hours
in the future from April through September and for 48 hours in the
future from October through March.
(Stages in ft.) Bank- Latest Forecast stages
- Flood full observed ...for 1 am...
Location stage stage stage/time Sun Mon Tue Wed
New Munster 11.0 10.0 11.51 9 pm 8/22 11.3 11.2 10.9 10.6
- Highest 24 hour change
- observed in river stage
- stage in (ft.) up to Highest stage
- the last latest observed forecast in
- 7 days stage next 7 days
New Munster 11.7 7 pm 8/21 -0.17 11.50 7 am 8/23
&&
LAT...LON 4262 8830 4262 8817 4255 8814 4246 8814
4246 8822 4255 8824
$$
CMILLER595
WGUS83 KMKX 230937
FLSMKX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
437 AM CDT Sat Aug 23 2025
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...Illinois...
Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Lake and Kenosha
Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 445 PM CDT.
&&
ILC097-WIC059-232145-
/O.CON.KMKX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-250826T0600Z/
/NMSW3.1.ER.250819T0915Z.250822T0045Z.250826T0000Z.NO/
437 AM CDT Sat Aug 23 2025
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY TUESDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Fox River Lower near New Munster.
* WHEN...Until early Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 11.5 feet, Water is in the yards of some homes in the
Village of Salem Lakes and Town of Wheatland areas, including
Riverside Dr and Shorewood Dr. There are 3-4 inches of water over
77th Street in the Town of Wheatland.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 4:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 11.4 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 4:00 AM CDT Saturday was 11.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.5
feet this morning. It will then fall below flood stage Monday
evening.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
11.5 feet on 06/05/2002.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
River forecasts are available for some but not all river gaging
locations. The 7 day river forecast takes into account past
precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and predicted
precipitation for the basin. Precipitation is for the next 24 hours
in the future from April through September and for 48 hours in the
future from October through March.
(Stages in ft.) Bank- Latest Forecast stages
- Flood full observed ...for 7 am...
Location stage stage stage/time Sun Mon Tue Wed
New Munster 11.0 10.0 11.44 4 am 8/23 11.3 11.1 10.8 10.6
- Highest 24 hour change
- observed in river stage
- stage in (ft.) up to Highest stage
- the last latest observed forecast in
- 7 days stage next 7 days
New Munster 11.7 7 pm 8/21 -0.20 11.50 7 am 8/23
&&
LAT...LON 4262 8830 4262 8817 4255 8814 4246 8814
4246 8822 4255 8824
$$
PATTERSON224
WGUS83 KMKX 231800
FLSMKX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
100 PM CDT Sat Aug 23 2025
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...Wisconsin...
Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Kenosha and Lake
Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued late tonight at 100 AM CDT.
&&
ILC097-WIC059-240600-
/O.EXT.KMKX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-250825T1200Z/
/NMSW3.1.ER.250819T0915Z.250822T0045Z.250825T0600Z.NO/
100 PM CDT Sat Aug 23 2025
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MONDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Fox River Lower near New Munster.
* WHEN...Until Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 11.5 feet, Water is in the yards of some homes in the
Village of Salem Lakes and Town of Wheatland areas, including
Riverside Dr and Shorewood Dr. There are 3-4 inches of water over
77th Street in the Town of Wheatland.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 12:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 11.4 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 12:00 PM CDT Saturday was 11.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
early Monday morning and continue falling to 10.0 feet
Saturday, August 30.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
11.3 feet on 03/30/2020.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
River forecasts are available for some but not all river gaging
locations. The 7 day river forecast takes into account past
precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and predicted
precipitation for the basin. Precipitation is for the next 24 hours
in the future from April through September and for 48 hours in the
future from October through March.
(Stages in ft.) Bank- Latest Forecast stages
- Flood full observed ...for 1 pm...
Location stage stage stage/time Sun Mon Tue Wed
New Munster 11.0 10.0 11.35 12 pm 8/23 11.1 10.9 10.7 10.5
- Highest 24 hour change
- observed in river stage
- stage in (ft.) up to Highest stage
- the last latest observed forecast in
- 7 days stage next 7 days
New Munster 11.7 7 pm 8/21 -0.24 11.30 7 pm 8/23
&&
LAT...LON 4262 8830 4262 8817 4255 8814 4246 8814
4246 8822 4255 8824
$$
BOXELL539
WGUS83 KMKX 232007
FLSMKX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
307 PM CDT Sat Aug 23 2025
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...Wisconsin...
Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Kenosha and Lake
Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued late tonight at 315 AM CDT.
&&
ILC097-WIC059-240815-
/O.CON.KMKX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-250825T1200Z/
/NMSW3.1.ER.250819T0915Z.250822T0045Z.250825T0600Z.NO/
307 PM CDT Sat Aug 23 2025
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MONDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Fox River Lower near New Munster.
* WHEN...Until Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 11.5 feet, Water is in the yards of some homes in the
Village of Salem Lakes and Town of Wheatland areas, including
Riverside Dr and Shorewood Dr. There are 3-4 inches of water over
77th Street in the Town of Wheatland.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 11.3 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 2:00 PM CDT Saturday was 11.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
early Monday morning and continue falling to 10.0 feet
Saturday, August 30.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
11.3 feet on 03/30/2020.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
River forecasts are available for some but not all river gaging
locations. The 7 day river forecast takes into account past
precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and predicted
precipitation for the basin. Precipitation is for the next 24 hours
in the future from April through September and for 48 hours in the
future from October through March.
(Stages in ft.) Bank- Latest Forecast stages
- Flood full observed ...for 1 pm...
Location stage stage stage/time Sun Mon Tue Wed
New Munster 11.0 10.0 11.31 2 pm 8/23 11.1 10.9 10.7 10.5
- Highest 24 hour change
- observed in river stage
- stage in (ft.) up to Highest stage
- the last latest observed forecast in
- 7 days stage next 7 days
New Munster 11.7 7 pm 8/21 -0.23 11.30 7 pm 8/23
&&
LAT...LON 4262 8830 4262 8817 4255 8814 4246 8814
4246 8822 4255 8824
$$
QUIGLEY497
WGUS83 KMKX 240047
FLSMKX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
747 PM CDT Sat Aug 23 2025
...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Illinois...
Wisconsin...
Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Kenosha and Lake
Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Sunday morning at 800 AM CDT.
&&
ILC097-WIC059-241300-
/O.CON.KMKX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-250825T1200Z/
/NMSW3.1.ER.250819T0915Z.250822T0045Z.250825T0600Z.NO/
747 PM CDT Sat Aug 23 2025
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MONDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Fox River Lower near New Munster.
* WHEN...Until Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 11.5 feet, Water is in the yards of some homes in the
Village of Salem Lakes and Town of Wheatland areas, including
Riverside Dr and Shorewood Dr. There are 3-4 inches of water over
77th Street in the Town of Wheatland.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 11.3 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:00 PM CDT Saturday was 11.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
early Monday morning and continue falling to 9.9 feet
Saturday, August 30.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
11.3 feet on 03/30/2020.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
River forecasts are available for some but not all river gaging
locations. The 7 day river forecast takes into account past
precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and predicted
precipitation for the basin. Precipitation is for the next 24 hours
in the future from April through September and for 48 hours in the
future from October through March.
(Stages in ft.) Bank- Latest Forecast stages
- Flood full observed ...for 7 pm...
Location stage stage stage/time Sun Mon Tue Wed
New Munster 11.0 10.0 11.26 7 pm 8/23 11.0 10.8 10.6 10.4
- Highest 24 hour change
- observed in river stage
- stage in (ft.) up to Highest stage
- the last latest observed forecast in
- 7 days stage next 7 days
New Munster 11.7 7 pm 8/21 -0.26 11.20 7 am 8/24
&&
LAT...LON 4262 8830 4262 8817 4255 8814 4246 8814
4246 8822 4255 8824
$$
WOOD194
WGUS83 KMKX 240929
FLSMKX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
429 AM CDT Sun Aug 24 2025
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...Wisconsin...
Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Kenosha and Lake
Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 430 PM CDT.
&&
ILC097-WIC059-242130-
/O.CON.KMKX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-250825T1200Z/
/NMSW3.1.ER.250819T0915Z.250822T0045Z.250825T0600Z.NO/
429 AM CDT Sun Aug 24 2025
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL TOMORROW MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Fox River Lower near New Munster.
* WHEN...Until tomorrow morning.
* IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Floodwaters begin to affect 77th St. in
the Town of Wheatland. Floodwaters are near some homes along
Riverside Dr, Shorewood Dr, and Highway W in the Village of Salem
Lakes and Town of Wheatland areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 4:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 11.1 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 4:00 AM CDT Sunday was 11.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.2
feet this morning. It will then fall below flood stage just
after midnight tonight.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
11.3 feet on 03/30/2020.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
River forecasts are available for some but not all river gaging
locations. The 7 day river forecast takes into account past
precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and predicted
precipitation for the basin. Precipitation is for the next 24 hours
in the future from April through September and for 48 hours in the
future from October through March.
(Stages in ft.) Bank- Latest Forecast stages
- Flood full observed ...for 7 am...
Location stage stage stage/time Mon Tue Wed Thu
New Munster 11.0 10.0 11.14 4 am 8/24 10.9 10.7 10.5 10.3
- Highest 24 hour change
- observed in river stage
- stage in (ft.) up to Highest stage
- the last latest observed forecast in
- 7 days stage next 7 days
New Munster 11.7 7 pm 8/21 -0.30 11.20 7 am 8/24
&&
LAT...LON 4262 8830 4262 8817 4255 8814 4246 8814
4246 8822 4255 8824
$$
PATTERSON191
WGUS83 KMKX 241559
FLSMKX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
1059 AM CDT Sun Aug 24 2025
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...Wisconsin...
Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Lake and Kenosha
Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 1100 PM CDT.
&&
ILC097-WIC059-250400-
/O.CON.KMKX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-250825T1200Z/
/NMSW3.1.ER.250819T0915Z.250822T0045Z.250825T0600Z.NO/
1059 AM CDT Sun Aug 24 2025
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL TOMORROW MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Fox River Lower near New Munster.
* WHEN...Until tomorrow morning.
* IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Floodwaters begin to affect 77th St. in
the Town of Wheatland. Floodwaters are near some homes along
Riverside Dr, Shorewood Dr, and Highway W in the Village of Salem
Lakes and Town of Wheatland areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 11.1 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:00 AM CDT Sunday was 11.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is forecast to fall below flood stage
just after midnight tonight.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
11.0 feet on 03/11/2020.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
River forecasts are available for some but not all river gaging
locations. The 7 day river forecast takes into account past
precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and predicted
precipitation for the basin. Precipitation is for the next 24 hours
in the future from April through September and for 48 hours in the
future from October through March.
(Stages in ft.) Bank- Latest Forecast stages
- Flood full observed ...for 1 pm...
Location stage stage stage/time Mon Tue Wed Thu
New Munster 11.0 10.0 11.06 10 AM 8/24 10.8 10.6 10.4 10.3
- Highest 24 hour change
- observed in river stage
- stage in (ft.) up to Highest stage
- the last latest observed forecast in
- 7 days stage next 7 days
New Munster 11.7 7 PM 8/21 -0.29 11.10 12 PM 8/24
&&
LAT...LON 4262 8830 4262 8817 4255 8814 4246 8814
4246 8822 4255 8824
$$
MILLER738
WGUS83 KMKX 242130
FLSMKX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
430 PM CDT Sun Aug 24 2025
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...Wisconsin...
Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Kenosha and Lake
Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued late tonight at 100 AM CDT.
&&
ILC097-WIC059-250600-
/O.EXT.KMKX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-250825T0600Z/
/NMSW3.1.ER.250819T0915Z.250822T0045Z.250825T0000Z.NO/
430 PM CDT Sun Aug 24 2025
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL JUST AFTER MIDNIGHT TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Fox River Lower near New Munster.
* WHEN...Until just after midnight tonight.
* IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Floodwaters begin to affect 77th St. in
the Town of Wheatland. Floodwaters are near some homes along
Riverside Dr, Shorewood Dr, and Highway W in the Village of Salem
Lakes and Town of Wheatland areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 4:00 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 11.0 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to remain around 11.0 feet
this evening.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
11.0 feet on 03/11/2020.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
River forecasts are available for some but not all river gaging
locations. The 7 day river forecast takes into account past
precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and predicted
precipitation for the basin. Precipitation is for the next 24 hours
in the future from April through September and for 48 hours in the
future from October through March.
(Stages in ft.) Bank- Latest Forecast stages
- Flood full observed ...for 7 pm...
Location stage stage stage/time Mon Tue Wed Thu
New Munster 11.0 10.0 10.96 4 pm 8/24 10.7 10.5 10.3 10.2
- Highest 24 hour change
- observed in river stage
- stage in (ft.) up to Highest stage
- the last latest observed forecast in
- 7 days stage next 7 days
New Munster 11.7 7 pm 8/21 -0.33 11.00 7 pm 8/24
&&
LAT...LON 4262 8830 4262 8817 4255 8814 4246 8814
4246 8822 4255 8824
$$
MRC375
WGUS83 KMKX 250221
FLSMKX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
921 PM CDT Sun Aug 24 2025
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following river in
Wisconsin...Illinois...
Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Lake and Kenosha
Counties.
ILC097-WIC059-250330-
/O.CAN.KMKX.FL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-250825T0221Z/
/NMSW3.1.ER.250819T0915Z.250822T0045Z.250824T1845Z.NO/
921 PM CDT Sun Aug 24 2025
...FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Fox River Lower Near New Munster.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:00 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 10.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 9.7 feet Sunday,
August 31.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
River forecasts are available for some but not all river gaging
locations. The 7 day river forecast takes into account past
precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and predicted
precipitation for the basin. Precipitation is for the next 24 hours
in the future from April through September and for 48 hours in the
future from October through March.
(Stages in ft.) Bank- Latest Forecast stages
- Flood full observed ...for 7 pm...
Location stage stage stage/time Mon Tue Wed Thu
New Munster 11.0 10.0 10.88 8 pm 8/24 10.6 10.4 10.2 10.1
- Highest 24 hour change
- observed in river stage
- stage in (ft.) up to Highest stage
- the last latest observed forecast in
- 7 days stage next 7 days
New Munster 11.7 7 pm 8/21 -0.36 10.80 7 am 8/25
&&
LAT...LON 4262 8830 4262 8817 4255 8814 4246 8814
4246 8822 4255 8824
$$
WOODThe office that day
Everything else NWS Milwaukee, WI issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 7:12 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MKX | Rock | 3 hr |
| Aug 18, 7:38 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MKX | Walworth | 3 hr |
| Aug 19, 3:04 AM CDT | Beach Hazards Statement | MKX | Kenosha, Milwaukee, Racine | 49 hr |
| Aug 19, 3:05 AM CDT | Small Craft Advisory | MKX | 49 hr |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.