MILWAUKEE – Flooding is impacting several counties in southeast Wisconsin on Sunday.
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More rain is expected on Sunday.
Severe flooding | 5:40 a.m. update (Aug. 10)
The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District initiated a combined sewer overflow just before 10 p.m. Saturday night.
As of 5:40 a.m., the Deep Tunnel is nearly at capacity and both reclamation facilities are operating at capacity.
We Energies is reporting tens of thousands of power outages, concentrated mostly in Milwaukee and Waukesha Counties.
Parts of the freeway system experienced flash flooding, including Brewers Boulevard, stranding several drivers.
Check 511 for the latest road conditions.
The Wisconsin State Fair will not reopen on Sunday, Aug. 10.
The USA Triathlon events scheduled for Sunday have also been canceled.
Flash flood warning | 8:10 p.m. update
The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for Milwaukee County and part of Waukesha County until 2 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 10.
Small creeks and streams, along with urban areas and low-lying areas with poor drainage, could experience flash floods. WisDOT cameras deep water near the Stadium Interchange starting shortly before 9 p.m.
Flood watch | 7 p.m. update
The National Weather Service issued a flood watch for Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Walworth and Waukesha counties through 7 a.m. Monday morning, Aug. 11.
While the watch is in effect, excessive rainfall could cause flash floods. Excessive runoff may also result in flooded rivers, creeks, streams and other low-lying or flood-prone areas.
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Severe thunderstorm warning | 5:45 p.m. update
The National Weather Service extended severe thunderstorm warnings for parts of Milwaukee and Waukesha counties until 6:30 p.m. Wind gusts could reach 60 mph, and penny-sized hail is possible. Expect damage to roofs, siding and trees.
Severe thunderstorm warning | 5:10 p.m. update
The National Weather Service issued severe thunderstorm warnings for parts of Milwaukee, Ozaukee and Waukesha counties on Saturday, Aug. 9. The warnings are expected to expire at 5:45 p.m.
During the warning, wind gusts could reach 60 mph and damage to roofs, siding and trees is possible.
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School and business closings
When the weather gets a little dicey, schools and businesses may shut down. Monitor the latest list of closings, cancellations, and delays reported in southeast Wisconsin.
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