Flood in Kenosha County, Wisconsin

The Fox River near New Munster in northern Kenosha County rose to Major flood stage. Highway 50 was closed at the Fox River crossing near Hwy W. There was water on Hwy W north and south of Hwy 50. Widespread flooding occurred in the Town of Wheatland, Silver Lake and Village of Salem Lakes. Flooded roads included S 6th St, Oak St, 318th Ave, 317th Ave, 71st St, south end of 312th and 313th St, and 314th Ave. Floodwaters were into the lower levels of some homes in the Town of Wheatland, Silver Lake and Village of Salem Lakes areas along N Riverside Drive, Shorewood Drive, 101st Street and Shorewood Terrace.

There was extensive river flooding along the Wisconsin River, Fox River, and Rock River in southern Wisconsin in April. The river levels were above normal after 5 inches of rain fell over the 5 days, and then another episode of heavy rain of 3 to 5 inches occurred on April 17th. In addition, vegetation was still fairly dormant so the grass was not able to soak up much of the rainfall.