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Fox could be flooding by mid-week
Plenty of rain predicted for the area this week could have the Fox River rising over flood stage (10 feet) by Thursday and up to 12 feet through the weekend.
There's a better than 50 percent chance of rain Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and a lesser, but still present, chance the balance of the week.
Looks like I better get that rain gauge I purchased last fall up… Continue reading
Now is time to consider flood insurance, state says
Gov. Jim Doyle has proclaimed March 15-19, 2010, as Flood Safety Awareness Week in Wisconsin.
Dilweg is encouraging all homeowners to evaluate their need for flood insurance before the spring snowmelt and storm season.
Flood insurance covers the direct physical losses caused by floods, flood-related erosion, severe rainstorms, flash floods and mudslides. There is, however, a 30-day waiting period before the policy takes effect, which is why Dilweg suggests that consumers think… Continue reading
Flood warning issued for Fox River
The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for the Fox River.
The river crept over the flood stage of 10 feet Sunday at the New Munster measuring station. The river is forecast to peak at about 11.5 feet Wednesday before beginning to recede.
The good news is that there is no rain in the forecast for the next few day. However, it could snow some today, less than an inch during the day and less than an inch again tonight… Continue reading
Fox River on rise, but still below flood level
It seems like it's been forever since anyone was concerned about the level of the Fox River. After the June 19 storm, there were not a lot of significant rain events to bump up the river all summer.
But the steady rain of recent weeks has caused the river to finally to start to rise. As of this morning it was at 8.6 feet at the New Munster observation station, still a bit below
SBA loan deadline is Sept. 14 for June flooding victims
From Kenosha County Emergency Management:
Time is running out for those affected by the June 19th storms and flooding that hit Kenosha County. Flood victims have until September 14th to apply for SBA Low Interest Loans.
"As of September 1st, 216 Kenosha County residents had requested SBA Low Interest loans; 108 loans were submitted to the… Continue reading
"As of September 1st, 216 Kenosha County residents had requested SBA Low Interest loans; 108 loans were submitted to the… Continue reading Lots of rain but the Fox River is very low
We're getting plenty of rain this morning. Luckily the Fox River is still well below flood stage.
The National Weather Service forecast still calls for rain to end early this afternoon and for temperatures to get near 90 today and over 90 tomorrow. But there's a chance of rain in the forecast through Monday. Anyone seeing flooding on roads or… Continue reading
