Flood Warning Issued for Kenosha and Racine Counties Through Late Tuesday Night

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan has issued a Flood Warning for portions of southeast Wisconsin. This alert, which replaces a previous flood advisory, was issued following reports of excessive rainfall that is expected to cause flooding in the region.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically impacts Kenosha and Racine counties. Locations that are expected to experience flooding include:

• Kenosha and Racine
• Mount Pleasant, Sturtevant, and Union Grove
• Rochester, Wheatland, and Yorkville
• Wind Point, Eagle Lake, and Browns Lake
• Waterford North, Bohners Lake, and Caledonia
• Burlington, Waterford, and Paris
• Brighton, Somers, and Elmwood Park

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers in the warned area are advised to “Turn around, don’t drown” when encountering flooded roads. The National Weather Service emphasizes that most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Residents should avoid flood-prone locations and monitor local conditions closely.

Expected Conditions

At 9:23 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is currently ongoing or expected to begin shortly. According to the NWS, between 1 and 2 inches of rain have already fallen, and additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible. These conditions are likely to cause the flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying or flood-prone locations.

Timeline

The Flood Warning is effective immediately and is scheduled to expire at 11:45 PM CDT on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.