First published 9/19/2026, 2:12:15 PM · Last updated 9/19/2026, 2:12:15 PM

Flood Watch issued by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan for Milwaukee area Sep 19 8:58AM CDT–Sep 20 7:00AM CDT

The National Weather Service (NWS) Milwaukee/Sullivan issued a Flood Watch beginning September 19 at 8:58 AM CDT and continuing until September 20 at 7:00 AM CDT for the Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI area, indicating conditions conducive to flooding.

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 9/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 4/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 6/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 4/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 8/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

Flood watches signal an increased risk of flooding that can disrupt travel, damage property, and pose safety hazards—residents and travelers in the affected Wisconsin area should monitor forecasts and be prepared to take action.

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Flood Watch issued September 19 at 8:58AM CDT until September 20 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

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