The Brief
- Another round of severe weather is expected to hit southeast Wisconsin.
- The primary concern will be tornadoes and wind damage with more rain and flooding expected.
- FOX6 offers a variety of weather tools to help you navigate the stormy season.
MILWAUKEE – Southeast Wisconsin is anticipating another round of severe weather Friday following storms that brought wind, rain, hail, flash floods and, in some areas, tornadoes earlier this week. Follow the latest updates below.
Historic flooding along Wisconsin River
1:48 p.m.:
The Wisconsin DNR announced that officials are responding to historic flooding along the Wisconsin River as water levels continue to rise, placing significant strain on levee systems and threatening to breach in the Portage area. There is concern regarding the integrity of the Caledonia Levee, south of Highway 33 near Blackhawk Park.
The levees continue to be monitored 24 hours a day, and crews are working to extend sandbag blockades.
Severe storms building: Tornado watch issued
12:44 p.m.:…