Fox River water stage: Main flooding anticipated in Waukesha – Full checklist of areas in danger in Wisconsin

Fox River present water stage

As of 9:00 AM CDT on Sunday, the river stage was at 6.4 ft, a stage that sometimes leads to minor flooding, in keeping with the Nationwide Climate Service (NWS).

Forecasts from the Nationwide Water Prediction Service point out the river may crest at 10.8 ft later this night, which might result in main flooding.

This projected stage is about 2 ft increased than the earlier report of 8.8 ft set in 2008.

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NWS Flood Warning

A flood warning stays in impact till early Tuesday morning for components of Wisconsin, together with Waukesha County.

In response to the NWS alert, “The river is predicted to rise to a crest of 10.8 ft this night. It’s going to then fall under flood stage late tomorrow night.”

The alert provides, “At 10.0 ft, Water hits the bottom of Barstow St bridge and Financial institution St bridge. Corrina Blvd, Buckley St, Baxter St, W Principal St is flooded. Water impacts Financial institution St and E St Paul Ave. Body Park is flooded. There’s widespread flooding round houses within the Bethesda Court docket space about one half mile south of downtown Waukesha.”

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Highway Closures

The Wisconsin Division of Transportation (WisDOT) has confirmed a number of street closures as a consequence of rising floodwaters. Motorists are suggested to keep away from the next routes:

1. Interstate 43 at Hampton Avenue, Milwaukee County
2. I-43 at Pioneer Highway (County C), Ozaukee County
3. State Freeway 100, between Hampton Avenue and Silver Spring Drive, Milwaukee County
4. State Freeway 175, north of I-94, Milwaukee County
5. Brewers Boulevard (State 175) and Canal Road space, Milwaukee County