Flood Watch Returns With up to 3.5 Inches of Rain Expected

Apparently the memo hasn't gotten to Mother Nature to turn off the tap, as Wisconsin emerged from its drought, only to face flooding last week and again this week.

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch that goes into effect noon Wednesday, and will continue until Friday at 7 a.m., according to Patch's media partners at WISN 12 Weather.  A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts. You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Another area of moderate to heavy rain is moving into the southern half of Wisconsin, adding as much as 2.5 to 3.5 inches of rain to already swollen streams and rivers. Some higher totals are possible.

Specifically, officials are watching the Rock, Fox and Milwaukee Rivers as localized flooding caused concerns last week. The additional rain may be coming as the ground is thawed, but is still saturated.

In Saukville, the Milwaukee River flooded causing officials to close North Riverside Drive just north of the intersection with Green Bay Road. In Port Washington, the police department's Facebook page reported that "Sunset Road at the train trestle (just east of Spring Street)" closed for some time as well.

Should you experience any flooding problems related to city-owned flood mitigation sites like retention ponds or culverts or you note street flooding, you  contact the Port Department of Public Works at 262-284-2172 or Saukville Village Hall at 262-284-9423. After hours, contact the Port Washington Police Department at 262-284-5575 or Saukville Police Department at 262-284-0444.