Excessive Rainfall and Significant Flooding in the Upper Midwest This Weekend

Heavy to excessive rainfall is expected over the weekend across eastern Iowa, northern Missouri, northwest Illinois and southern Wisconsin. Numerous flash floods, some with significant impacts, are expected in these areas. Heaviest rainfall will occur overnight Saturday and Sunday, so be sure to have multiple ways to receive warnings. Read More >

Current conditions at

Milwaukee, General Mitchell International Airport (KMKE)

Lat: 42.96°NLon: 87.9°WElev: 722ft.

Thunderstorm Rain Fog/Mist

67°F

19°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed E 15 mph
Barometer 30.08 in (1018.0 mb)
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Last update 10 Aug 2:52 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Milwaukee WI

Flood Warning until further notice
Flood Watch August 10, 03:23am until August 11, 07:00am
Flash Flood Warning August 10, 03:23am until August 10, 05:00am
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Flood Warning until further notice
Flood Watch
Flash Flood Warning
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    Flood Warning until further notice
    Flood Watch August 10, 03:23am until August 11, 07:00am
    Flash Flood Warning August 10, 03:23am until August 10, 05:00am

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Overnight

    Low: 71 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 83 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 85 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm.  Sunny, with a high near 84. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind around 5 mph.
Monday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 84. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 65.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Milwaukee WI
 43.07°N 87.97°W (Elev. 715 ft)
1:28 am CDT Aug 10, 2025
3am CDT Aug 10, 2025-6pm CDT Aug 16, 2025
 
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