Rounds of thunderstorms with torrential rainfall affected southern WI from late evening on July 11th through the morning of July 12th due to a strong surge of warm, moist, and  unstable air over a stationary front. Severe flash flooding and river flooding occurred in the Fox River basin over far southeast WI including urban flooding. Up to 8 inches of rain was observed in the basin causing record flooding on portions of the Fox River. This included Burlington and surrounding communities which experienced flash flooding but also long term flooding that had significant impact to some structures and travel.

Flash Flood in KENOSHA, WISCONSIN
From 12-JUL-17 00:40:00 to 12-JUL-17 09:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: TWIN LAKES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 15.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Three to eight inches of rain fell over Kenosha County over several hours causing urban and rural flash flooding. The highest amounts occurred west of I-94. Kenosha County declared an emergency. Sheriff deputies assisted with the evacuations of campers at Sunrise and Sunset Campgrounds at the Richard Bong State Recreation Area. Eight people were evacuated from the Pleasant Prairie Mobile Home Park in the Town of Somers due to flooding from the Kilbourn Road Ditch. Some water rescues occurred due to vehicles driving into deep water. The Chicago-Milwaukee Amtrak Hiawatha Service and the Metra Train Service in the Milwaukee district was temporary closed due to flooding. The right lane of I-94 southbound was closed at County Highway A. Many roads were closed or washed-out in and near the Village of Paddock Lake, the Village of Salem Lakes, and in the Town of Somers. Flooding began on the Fox River in the western portion of the county.

Flash Flood in WALWORTH, WISCONSIN
From 12-JUL-17 00:11:00 to 12-JUL-17 09:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: LA GRANGE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00M
Crop damage: 30.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Various road closures over the eastern half of Walworth County due to the flash flooding of creeks or the pooling of water in low spots after 3.50-8.00 inches of rain. Walworth County declared an emergency. Road closures near Springfield, Abells Corners, south and east of East Troy. Also, widespread flooding and road closures in and around Elkhorn after 3.26 inches of rain in an hour. The water flowed into some businesses and the Huber Dorm. Some cars were stranded in deep water.  Residents of the Bud Motors Trailer Park in the Town of Lyons evacuated due to flooding from the White River. Also in Lyons, the Ore Creek flooded and destroyed a portion of the foundation of a home. Ten additional homes were flooded and there were extensive roadway washouts in the area.

Hail in IOWA, WISCONSIN
From 11-JUL-17 20:26:00 to 11-JUL-17 20:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: MINERAL POINT AIRPORT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flood in WALWORTH, WISCONSIN
From 12-JUL-17 09:07:00 to 13-JUL-17 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: LA GRANGE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Various road closures over the eastern half of Walworth County continued due to flooding from 3.50-8.00 inches of rain. Road closures continued near Springfield, Abells Corners, south and east of East Troy. Also, road closures in and around Elkhorn and flooding continued in the Town of Lyons near the White River and Ore Creek.

Flash Flood in RACINE, WISCONSIN
From 12-JUL-17 00:11:00 to 12-JUL-17 09:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: HONEY LAKE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 15.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Four to eight inches of rain fell over the southwest half of the county over several hours causing urban and rural flash flooding. Racine County and the city and town of Burlington declared emergencies. Many creeks flooded; thereby flooding and washing-out many roads. Some of the roads that were closed were portions of highways 11 and 20 near the communities of Kansasville and Beaumont. The Hoosier Creek flooded and washed-out a portion of Mount Tom Rd. and flooded a portion of highway J. Urban flash flooding in Burlington and Union Grove closed many roads. The Fox River began to flood with sandbagging along the river in Waterford and Burlington.

Hail in KENOSHA, WISCONSIN
From 12-JUL-17 00:39:00 to 12-JUL-17 00:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: BASSETT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Flash Flood in WAUKESHA, WISCONSIN
From 12-JUL-17 01:35:00 to 12-JUL-17 03:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: DUPLAINVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Roads closed due to flash flooding after a few inches of rain. The main roads that were closed included Redford Blvd. at I-94, the intersection of Redford Blvd. and Watertown Road, Pewaukee Road at I-94. Also in Hartland, the intersections of Lindenwood Ave. and Maple Ave., Maple Ave. and North Shore Dr., and Cottonwood Ave. and Lindenwood Ave.

Flash Flood in WAUKESHA, WISCONSIN
From 12-JUL-17 07:25:00 to 12-JUL-17 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAUKESHA CO ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Urban flash flooding in Waukesha. Some roads nearly impassable and manhole covers being displaced from rushing water in the storm sewers. Flooding in the City Hall.

Flood in KENOSHA, WISCONSIN
From 12-JUL-17 09:07:00 to 24-JUL-17 21:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: TWIN LAKES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 4.00M
Crop damage: 20.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Three to eight inches of rain fell over Kenosha County from late evening on July 11th through much of the morning of July 12th causing days of areal flooding over portions of the county, including near the Fox River.  The Fox River near New Munster had a record crest of 17.47 feet on July 13th. There was widespread flooding adjacent to the river in the Town of Wheatland, the Town of Salem, and the Village of Salem Lakes. Floodwaters are into the lower levels of some homes in those areas...including Shorewood Drive and Riverside Drive in the Village of Salem Lakes. Highway 50 is closed at the Fox River. Many roads were closed or washed-out in and near the Village of Paddock Lake, the Village of Salem Lakes, and in the Town of Somers. The Des Plaines River flooded a residence near the river and highway 50. Three buildings and three vehicles were flooded in 2-3 feet of water.

Flood in RACINE, WISCONSIN
From 12-JUL-17 09:07:00 to 17-JUL-17 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: HONEY LAKE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 23.50M
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Fox River crested in Burlington at a record level of 16.15 feet on July 13th after 4-8 inches of rain in the Fox River Basin. The city of Burlington is divided in half at this river stage from east to west. Bridges and streets in downtown Burlington are blocked off and closed, including Bridge Street. Floodwaters affect homes on the following streets north of E. Jefferson St. in Burlington: North Spring St., North Main St., East Washington St., North Wisconsin St., and Capital Street. Riverside Park and Veterans Park is flooded. Floodwaters affect a portion of Brever Road 4 miles south of Burlington. Floodwaters also approach highway 83. Various road closures over the southwest half of Racine County continued due to flooding. The power was out for much of Burlington for a few days.

Heavy Rain in MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN
From 12-JUL-17 07:30:00 to 12-JUL-17 09:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILWAUKEE COUNTY ZOO
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A portion of the Zoo interchange from I-94 WB to I-41 NB was closed due to flooding. Also the 84th street on-ramp was closed due to high water.

Hail in IOWA, WISCONSIN
From 11-JUL-17 20:12:00 to 11-JUL-17 20:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: REWEY
Magnitude: 2.00 
Reported by: Social Media