Brookfield opened emergency bypasses during heavy April rain, sending roughly 1.58 million gallons of sewer water into the Fox and Menomonee rivers. Officials say the move protected homes from basement flooding.

The National Weather Service issued a flood warning Wednesday night; the Fox River at Waukesha could crest near 8 feet, putting parks and low streets at risk.

A man in his 40s died after being struck by lightning in the 2000 block of Gold Road in Waukesha Wednesday night. Officials say witnesses and scene evidence are consistent with a direct strike.

Light rain and patchy fog are slowing the Thursday commute in Milwaukee. A Flood Watch is in effect and another round of storms is possible Friday night.

Officials warned Big Falls Dam could fail and ordered evacuations for roads near Gills Landing; shelters opened at Weyauwega City Hall. Crews worked to shore up the dam as forecasters monitored more rain.

A tornado struck the Union Center area Tuesday evening, damaging multiple homes and knocking down trees and power lines. County officials say no injuries were reported.

Patchy fog and light rain this morning; storms and heavy pockets of rain are likely tonight with localized flooding possible.

Heavy storms in northeast Wisconsin forced urgent rescues in Suamico and prompted a village disaster declaration as crews assess washed‑out roads and submerged utilities.

Radar-indicated rotation prompted a tornado warning for parts of southeast Wisconsin on April 14. Officials and police urged immediate shelter.

A tornado warning and a line of severe storms swept across parts of southeast Wisconsin early Tuesday, prompting warnings and reports of wind damage.

Gusty showers and thunderstorms will sweep through Milwaukee Tuesday into Wednesday, bringing a risk of damaging winds and localized flooding.

MMSD issued a Water Drop Alert on April 13 asking residents to delay laundry and shorten showers as heavy storms approach to reduce sewer overflow risk.

Mild and breezy this afternoon, but thunderstorms are possible tonight. Heavy rain could push rivers toward minor flooding in spots.