RACINE COUNTY -- Multiple states of emergency have been declared in Burlington and Racine County due to dangerous flooding conditions.
City of Burlington Mayor Jeannie Hefty and Racine County Executive Jonathan Delagrave signed these declarations Wednesday morning.
Local officials are urging property owners to monitor the Fox and White River levels and expect increased flooding.
Flooding at this level will lead to street and park closures. Residents are strongly advised to not drive around barricades. Due to strong water currents, individuals are strongly encouraged not to boat on the Fox River at this time.
The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning for parts of Walworth, Racine and Kenosha counties through Wednesday morning. Up to five inches of rain has already fallen.
A flash flood watch is in effect from Sheboygan south to the east and in south central Wisconsin. The storms are also producing wind gusts of up to 60 mph as well as hail.
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