The city took a direct hit from Tuesday evening’s massive hailstorm.
Lake Geneva, WI
Right Now
57°
Rain Shower
- Humidity: 96%
- Feels Like: 57°
- Heat Index: 57°
- Wind: 2 mph
- Wind Chill: 57°
- UV Index: 5 Moderate
- Sunrise: 06:10:50 AM
- Sunset: 07:36:48 PM
- Dew Point: 56°
- Visibility: 7 mi
Today
Light rain this morning. Breaks of sun this afternoon. High near 70F. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70%. Flooding possible in poor drainage areas.
Tonight
Partly cloudy this evening. Fog developing late. Low 48F. Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow
Areas of fog early, then partly cloudy in the afternoon. High near 80F. Winds SSE at 15 to 25 mph.
Weather Alert
...AREAS OF FLOOD WATER REMAIN THIS MORNING... Heavy rainfall from thunderstorms occurring last evening and early this morning have resulted in numerous areas of standing water. While rainfall will end near or just after 6 AM, it will take several additional hours for flood waters to recede and work through local drainage systems. Flood waters will take the longest to recede in urban areas and low-lying spots. Heed any road closures through the morning commute and never drive through flooded roadways. Improvement in standing water should occur by early this afternoon. ...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall has occurred, leaving numerous areas of standing water in the warned area. Standing water has resulted in road closures. * WHERE...A portion of southeast Wisconsin, including the following counties, Jefferson, Milwaukee, Racine, Walworth and Waukesha. * WHEN...Until 100 PM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Roads remain closed due to flooding. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable. Expect areas of slow moving or standing water. It will take several additional hours for water to work through local drainage systems. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 514 AM CDT, Heavy rain has occurred from last evening's and this morning's storms in the warned area. Flooding is ongoing in the warned area. Between 1 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.1 inches are possible in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Milwaukee, Waukesha, West Allis, Wauwatosa, New Berlin, Brookfield, Greenfield, Menomonee Falls, Oak Creek, Muskego, South Milwaukee, Cudahy, Whitewater, Whitefish Bay, Greendale, Pewaukee, Brown Deer, Sussex, Elkhorn and St. Francis. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. &&
Weather Alert
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 AM CDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Wisconsin, including the following counties, in south central Wisconsin, Dane and Rock. In southeast Wisconsin, Jefferson, Milwaukee, Racine, Walworth and Waukesha. * WHEN...Until 630 AM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 318 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Milwaukee, Racine, Waukesha, Janesville, West Allis, Wauwatosa, New Berlin, Brookfield, Beloit, Greenfield, Menomonee Falls, Oak Creek, Muskego, South Milwaukee, Cudahy, Whitewater, Whitefish Bay, Greendale, Pewaukee and Fort Atkinson. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. &&
Weather Alert
...FLOOD WATCH EXTENDED IN SOUTHEASTERN AREAS... Additional shower and storm development is forecast through the overnight hours, with activity gradually tapering after sunrise this morning. Expecting that additional rainfall totals will remain at or below a half inch in many locations, though localized additional rainfall totals between 1-2 inches are possible in locations impacted by the heaviest thunderstorms and any repeated redevelopment. Given already saturated conditions, particularly over the southeast half of the region after last night's storms, this additional rainfall will lead to quick runoff and additional urban/small stream & potential flash flooding impacts. With thunderstorm potential most favored over far south-central and southeastern Wisconsin, the Flood Watch has thus been extended until 1 PM this afternoon from Rock, Jefferson, Washington, and all counties south and east to the Illinois border. Flood Watch remains in effect through 7 AM in areas further north and west. ...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Wisconsin, including the following counties, in south central Wisconsin, Rock. In southeast Wisconsin, Jefferson, Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Walworth, Washington and Waukesha. * WHEN...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Flooding and flash flooding is possible from thunderstorms with heavy rain on saturated ground - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. &&
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- Milana Doné
There were no reports of flash flooding or hail reported in Racine and Kenosha counties. Larger hail stayed northwest of the counties.
- Jeff Richgels
The severe potential will depend on where the warm front that is in the region sets up, National Weather Service lead meteorologist Kevin Wagner said in a statement.
- MITCHELL SCHMIDT
The Wisconsin River was at 18.9 feet as of Wednesday morning and officials project levels to rise to more than 20 feet. The river reaches flood stage at 17 feet, according to the DNR.
Tornado slams Juneau County, large hail hammers southern Wisconsin in second round of storms Tuesday
- Jeff Richgels
A confirmed tornado touched down west of Union Center around 6 p.m. Tuesday, damaging about 10 homes, but causing no injuries, Juneau County authorities reported.
- BARRY ADAMS
High winds early Tuesday downed several trees, some onto homes on Prairie du Sac’s north side.
- BARRY ADAMS
A thunderstorm with strong winds had residents in cleanup mode Tuesday.
Tornado slams Juneau County, large hail hammers southern Wisconsin in second round of storms Tuesday
- Jeff Richgels
A confirmed tornado touched down west of Union Center around 6 p.m. Tuesday, damaging about 10 homes, but causing no injuries, Juneau County authorities reported.
- BARRY ADAMS
High winds early Tuesday downed several trees, some onto homes on Prairie du Sac’s north side.
- BARRY ADAMS
A thunderstorm with strong winds had residents in cleanup mode Tuesday.
- Jeff Richgels
More severe storms are in the forecast for Tuesday afternoon and night, with the peak threat from 6-10 p.m. for southern Wisconsin.
- Jeff Richgels
On the National Weather Service’s 1-5 scale, southern Wisconsin is under a 3 Tuesday that means “High confidence that several storms will contain damaging winds, severe hail, and/or tornadoes.”
As they fall, raindrops are flattened and shaped like a hamburger bun by the drag forces of the air they are falling through.