...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Illinois...

Fox River At Princeton affecting Green Lake County.

Fox River Near Berlin affecting Green Lake County.

Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Kenosha and Lake Counties.

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Wisconsin...

Crawfish River At Milford affecting Jefferson County.

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Fox River Lower near New Munster.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 13.5 feet, Floodwaters are into the lower levels of some homes in the Town of Wheatland and Village of Salem Lakes areas along Riverside Drive and Shorewood Drive.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 13.5 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 13.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 11.1 feet Friday, May 01. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.4 feet on 09/14/2019. - www.weather.gov/safety/flood" title="http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood" target="_blank">http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Even 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock you off your feet and a depth of 2 feet will float your car. Never try to walk, swim, or drive through such swift water. If you come upon flood waters, stop, turn around and go another way.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued Saturday morning at 945 AM CDT. close

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.

* WHERE...A portion of northeast Illinois, including the following counties, Lake IL and McHenry.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...Numerous roads, yards, structures, and areas of park land are flooding along the Fox River Chain of Lakes. Flooding will continue through at least next week.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 102 PM CDT, River gauges along the Fox River Chain of Lakes indicate that water levels are now beginning to slowly recede following a recent crest in major flood stage. The latest forecast from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources indicates that water levels should continue to slowly recede into next week. - Water levels are expected to remain above flood stage at least through the middle of next week, assuming no additional rainfall occurs. - Some locations that will experience flooding include areas along the Fox River Chain of Lakes, including Nippersink Lake, Fox Lake, Pistakee Lake, Petite Lake, Lake Marie, Channel Lake, and Lake Catherine. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. close