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Midwest Faces Elevated Flash Flood Threat Amidst Persistent Rainfall and Heat Dome

Midwest Faces Elevated Flash Flood Threat Amidst Persistent Rainfall and Heat Dome

The Midwest region of the U.S. is currently experiencing an elevated threat of flash flooding, particularly in areas like Chicago, Milwaukee, and Indianapolis. This situation is primarily due to a stalled frontal boundary combined with a persistent heat dome located in the Southeast. These meteorological conditions are leading to continuous rounds of heavy rain and storms across the affected areas. Regions including eastern Iowa, southern Wisconsin, northern Illinois, northwest Indiana, and southwest Michigan are under a moderate risk of flash flooding. Flood watches have been issued and are expected to remain in effect through Sunday morning. Localized heavy downpours are anticipated to cause isolated flash flooding impacts, especially in areas with poor drainage, throughout Sunday. The rainfall is a result of storms traveling around the outer rim of the heat dome, causing any approaching fronts to slow down and release their moisture over the same Midwestern areas.
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Heavy Rain Hits Wisconsin, Flood Watches Remain

Heavy Rain Hits Wisconsin, Flood Watches Remain

Southern Wisconsin experienced significant rainfall over the weekend, with some areas receiving over 3 inches of rain as of 9 a.m. on Sunday, September 20, 2026. The National Weather Service (NWS) reported that widespread flood risks have subsided, but a few rivers in the region remain under flood watch. The Root River Canal in northern Racine County and the Lower Fox River near New Munster are being closely monitored, with the latter expected to reach flood stage by Sunday evening. The rain is expected to taper off by late Sunday morning, with drier and quieter weather anticipated for the rest of the week. However, a High Swim Risk advisory is in effect for Lake Michigan beaches in Sheboygan, Ozaukee, Milwaukee, Racine, and Kenosha counties due to strong winds and high waves.
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Wisconsin Fall Foliage Peaks Late September to Mid-October

Wisconsin Fall Foliage Peaks Late September to Mid-October

Wisconsin's fall foliage season is expected to peak between late September and mid-October 2026, with northern counties reaching their peak in the first week of October and southern counties, including Door County, experiencing peak colors in mid-to-late October. The forecast is based on historical trends and current conditions, though factors such as drought or an early freeze could shift the timing by several days. Counties such as Polk, Price, and Lincoln are among the earliest to see peak colors, while Racine, Milwaukee, and Rock counties will peak later in the season. Elevations across the state range from 699 ft in Milwaukee County to 1,488 ft in Price County, which may influence the timing and intensity of the foliage display.
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Komatsu Hosts Williams Engineering Academy Students at Milwaukee Mining Headquarters

Komatsu Hosts Williams Engineering Academy Students at Milwaukee Mining Headquarters

Komatsu Hosts Williams Engineering Academy Students at Milwaukee Mining Headquarters
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Midwest Faces Elevated Flash Flood Threat as Stalled Front Brings Heavy Rainfall

Midwest Faces Elevated Flash Flood Threat as Stalled Front Brings Heavy Rainfall

The Midwest region, including areas from eastern Iowa to northern Illinois, northern Indiana, and western Ohio, is under an elevated threat of flash flooding due to persistent heavy rainfall. A frontal boundary has stalled across the central U.S., leading to multiple days of rain and storms. This weather pattern is influenced by a heat dome positioned in the Southeast, which causes approaching fronts to slow down and release significant precipitation over the same areas in the Midwest. Cities such as Milwaukee, Chicago, Indianapolis, and Columbus are particularly vulnerable to local flash flooding. These areas have already experienced flooding rain in the preceding week, and the saturated ground increases the likelihood of further flooding with additional rainfall.
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Bucks Reacts Survey: Who leads the team in trade value?

Bucks Reacts Survey: Who leads the team in trade value?

Which Buck yields the most value?
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MLB roundup: Braves clinch NL East with win over Astros

MLB roundup: Braves clinch NL East with win over Astros

By Field Level Media Sep 21 (Field Level Media) - Mike Yastrzemski capped a four-run sixth inning with a three-run homer, and the visiting Atlanta Braves clinched the National League East with a 4-2 victory over the Houston Astros on Sunday.
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Texas Rangers at .500 go into final week leading AL West, have been close to top all year

Texas Rangers at .500 go into final week leading AL West, have been close to top all year

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Another Round of Heavy Rain Targets the Storm-Weary Midwest

Another Round of Heavy Rain Targets the Storm-Weary Midwest

A persistent pattern of thunderstorms will keep parts of the Midwest, Plains and Ohio Valley at risk of heavy rain and flash flooding through Monday. The Weather Prediction Center has issued a Level 2 out of 4 flash flood threat for parts of the region, with widespread rainfall of 3 to 5 inches and isolated totals of 5 to 8 inches possible. Friday’s heaviest rain is expected across southern Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa and Illinois, including Minneapolis and Milwaukee. Storms will shift south on Saturday before the flood threat moves east toward the Ohio Valley and Northeast.
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Yankees Birthday of the Day: Bob Turley

Yankees Birthday of the Day: Bob Turley

Remembering a key contributor to two championship teams who posted one of the great pitching seasons in Yankees history.
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Marquette Women’s Soccer Preview: vs Eastern Illinois

Marquette Women’s Soccer Preview: vs Eastern Illinois

The Golden Eagles broke a goal drought last time out, but are still looking to snap a winless streak.
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MLB roundup: Braves top Astros, wrap up postseason berth

MLB roundup: Braves top Astros, wrap up postseason berth

By Field Level Media Sep 19 (Field Level Media) - Michael Harris II, Ronald Acuna Jr. and Matt Olson slugged two-run home runs and deadline acquisition Tyler Mahle continued his exceptional pitching for the visiting Atlanta Braves, who secured a postseason berth with a 6-2 victory over the Houston