Heavy Rainfall Threat Continues in the Southwest on Monday; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest

Remnant moisture from Tropical Storm Rachel will persist over portions of the Great Basin and Southwest on Monday, bringing a potential heavy to excessive rainfall risk. Well above average and potentially record breaking temperatures will develop across the Plains and Midwest early this week, spreading into the Lower Mississippi Valley and Southeast midweek. Read More >

What's New?

Flood Inundation Maps are now available for 3 locations along the Fox River in southeast Wisconsin in Waukesha, Racine, and Kenosha counties. These interactive maps will help convey the impacts of flooding for local officials and property owners. Use it to answer questions like, "If the river reaches 8 feet, how may my property be affected?". This service is also available for 5 locations along the Rock River, including Watertown, Jefferson, Fort Atkinson, Lake Koshkonong, and Afton.

In addition, river forecasts will now be available when the river is expected to approach or exceed the river bank for the Fox River in Waukesha. This means river flood watches and warnings will also be issued when the river is expected to go above flood stage. This service is already available at downstream locations of the Fox River including Burlington and New Munster.

How Do You Interpret River Forecasts?

Note, below is not a current forecast - example only!