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Wisconsin Floods: Rain Buries Ozaukee, Washington Counties
9 Jul
Summary
- Flash flood warning issued for Ozaukee and Washington counties.
- Thunderstorms produced heavy rain, with 2-3 inches already fallen.
- Flooding affects creeks, urban areas, highways, and underpasses.
A flash flood warning was issued by the National Weather Service station in Milwaukee-Sullivan on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at 10:24 p.m. CDT. This alert specifically targeted northern Ozaukee County and northeastern Washington County in southeastern Wisconsin, remaining in effect until 2 a.m. CDT.
Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated that thunderstorms had generated heavy rainfall, with 2 to 3 inches already recorded. Meteorologists predicted an additional 1 to 1.5 inches of rain per hour, leading to ongoing or imminent flash flooding. The National Weather Service emphasized the danger of flooded roads, advising the public to 'turn around, don't drown.'
The hazard of flash flooding was caused by these intense thunderstorms. Impacts include flooding of small creeks, streams, urban areas, highways, streets, and underpasses, particularly in low-lying and poorly drained locations. Key areas affected by this flooding included West Bend, Port Washington, Belgium, Fredonia, Newburg, Waubeka, and Harrington Beach State Park.
