...FLOOD WATCH EXTENDED IN SOUTHEASTERN AREAS...
Additional shower and storm development is forecast through the
overnight hours, with activity gradually tapering after sunrise this
morning. Expecting that additional rainfall totals will remain at or
below a half inch in many locations, though localized additional
rainfall totals between 1-2 inches are possible in locations
impacted by the heaviest thunderstorms and any repeated
redevelopment. Given already saturated conditions, particularly over
the southeast half of the region after last night's storms, this
additional rainfall will lead to quick runoff and additional
urban/small stream & potential flash flooding impacts. With
thunderstorm potential most favored over far south-central and
southeastern Wisconsin, the Flood Watch has thus been extended until
1 PM this afternoon from Rock, Jefferson, Washington, and all
counties south and east to the Illinois border. Flood Watch remains
in effect through 7 AM in areas further north and west.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast
Wisconsin, including the following counties, in east central
Wisconsin, Fond du Lac and Sheboygan. In south central Wisconsin,
Columbia, Dane, Green, Green Lake, Iowa, Lafayette, Marquette and
Sauk. In southeast Wisconsin, Dodge.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT this morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Flooding and flash flooding is possible from thunderstorms
with heavy rain on saturated ground
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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