Heavy rainfall in SE Wisconsin causes flooded roadways; water drop alert in effect

WEST ALLIS, Wis. (CBS 58) — Heavy rainfall on Monday, Feb. 27, precipitated flooded roadways in some components of southeast Wisconsin. The quantity of rain can also be sounding the alarm for a water drop alert from the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD). 

Streets have been blocked off in numerous factors across the Milwaukee space, with excessive water ranges making it unsafe to drive in some automobiles. 

In West Allis, metropolis officers warned drivers to keep away from areas between Root River Pkwy between Cleveland and Nationwide Avenues. It seems not less than two automobiles acquired caught within the floodwaters. 

The MMSD is urging folks all through Milwaukee County to be conservative with their water utilization. How? Take shorter showers, delay doing the dishes, and provides your washer a break. 

The MMSD says the aim of the alert is to assist cut back sewer overflow. 

They are saying their amenities and deep tunnel system can solely clear and retailer a lot water in a day. They are saying their highest precedence is stopping sewage from backing up into your basement which might pose an even bigger threat. 

“Basement backing up sewage backing up into folks’s basements is a public well being subject and so when we’ve got days like right this moment, the place we’re getting actually heavy rain and it is hotter so there’s snow soften, we’ve got our water reclamation amenities can solely deal with a lot water daily,” mentioned Christina Taddy, public engagement supervisor for MMSD. 

As of proper now, the water drop alert continues to be energetic. That’s till the heavy rain spout has handed. 

For info on the alert and the way lengthy it will likely be in impact, you’ll be able to textual content “waterdrop” to 414-296-4422.