{"id":108635,"date":"2026-04-16T00:52:48","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T03:52:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ubirataonline.com.br\/milwaukee-area-flooding-freeway-closures-drivers-urged-to-stay-off-roads\/"},"modified":"2026-04-16T00:52:51","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T03:52:51","slug":"milwaukee-area-flooding-freeway-closures-drivers-urged-to-stay-off-roads","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ubirataonline.com.br\/en\/milwaukee-area-flooding-freeway-closures-drivers-urged-to-stay-off-roads\/","title":{"rendered":"Milwaukee area flooding; freeway closures, drivers urged to stay off roads"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-v-871f4c88=\"\"> <!----> <!----><\/p>\n<p data-v-871f4c88=\"\"><span class=\"dateline\"><strong>MILWAUKEE<\/strong> &#8211; <\/span>Flooding prompted major freeway closures Wednesday across Milwaukee County on Wednesday evening, April 15, with authorities warning drivers to stay off the roads if possible.<\/p>\n<h2 data-v-871f4c88=\"\">Freeway closures<\/h2>\n<p> <!----><\/p>\n<p original-article-post=\"\" origination_station=\"WITI\" data-v-ec26887a=\"\" data-v-871f4c88=\"\">What we know:<\/p>\n<p> <!----> <!----><\/p>\n<p data-v-871f4c88=\"\">The Milwaukee County Sheriff\u2019s Office said all southbound lanes of I-43 are closed at Becher due to flooding, with a full northbound closure at Holt expected.<\/p>\n<p> <!----><\/p>\n<div original-article-post=\"\" origination_station=\"WITI\" class=\"full-width-image\" data-v-2fe2fe3e=\"\" data-v-871f4c88=\"\"> <\/div>\n<p> <!----><\/p>\n<p data-v-871f4c88=\"\"><a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/foxlocal.onelink.me\/6abq\/ijh6elyt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><u>FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or Android<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p> <!----><\/p>\n<p data-v-871f4c88=\"\">Officials warned that conditions could worsen and advised drivers who must travel to plan ahead and use caution.<\/p>\n<p> <!----> <!----><\/p>\n<p data-v-871f4c88=\"\">Additional closures are now in place at I-43 and Mitchell, and both directions near the Stadium Interchange on Brewers Boulevard.<\/p>\n<p> <!----> <!----><\/p>\n<h2 data-v-871f4c88=\"\">Campus safety<\/h2>\n<p> <!----><\/p>\n<p data-v-871f4c88=\"\">Marquette University police also issued multiple alerts warning of dangerous conditions near campus. Authorities told people not to drive near 15th and Kilbourn due to flooding and urged caution across the area.<\/p>\n<p> <!----><\/p>\n<p data-v-871f4c88=\"\">In a separate alert, Marquette police said flooding continued around campus and urged people to stay inside, avoid standing water and not drive through flooded areas, directing students to check email for updates.<\/p>\n<p> <!----> <!----><\/p>\n<p data-v-871f4c88=\"\">Officials warned that conditions could worsen and advised drivers who must travel to plan ahead.<\/p>\n<p> <!----><\/p>\n<h2 data-v-871f4c88=\"\">Report flooding<\/h2>\n<p> <!----><\/p>\n<p original-article-post=\"\" origination_station=\"WITI\" data-v-ec26887a=\"\" data-v-871f4c88=\"\">What you can do:<\/p>\n<p> <!----><\/p>\n<p data-v-871f4c88=\"\">City spokesperson Jeff Fleming said crews are out across the city to address street flooding. People can report street flooding locations by calling <strong>414-286-CITY<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p> <!----><\/p>\n<div contenturlmp4=\"https:\/\/static-clips.fox.com\/proxy\/fts_clip\/svc_hf_fts_clip_prod\/WM_WITI_45293554406_45293554513\/45293554513\/hf-uuid-a68fd543-6762-4888-ba3b-0d2534396f52\/45293554513_syndication.mp4\" genres=\"News and Information\" ismcvodvideo=\"true\" class=\"featured featured-video video-ct\" data-v-4292be72=\"\" data-v-871f4c88=\"\">\n<div class=\"contain\" data-v-4292be72=\"\">\n<div class=\"video-wrapper\" data-v-4292be72=\"\">\n<div class=\"anvato-styled-container\" data-v-4292be72=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static-media.fox.com\/fmcv3\/prod\/fts\/zrlmf32pn0qymdfc\/bb5xuyj2b3htnmdr.jpg\" alt=\"Milwaukee area flooding forces closures, safety alerts\" class=\"sr-only\" data-v-4292be72=\"\"\/> <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!----><\/p>\n<h2 data-v-871f4c88=\"\">FOX6 Weather Extras<\/h2>\n<p> <!----><\/p>\n<p original-article-post=\"\" origination_station=\"WITI\" data-v-ec26887a=\"\" data-v-871f4c88=\"\">Local perspective:<\/p>\n<p> <!----><\/p>\n<p data-v-871f4c88=\"\">Meanwhile, FOX6Now.com offers a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fox6now.com\/weather\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">variety of extremely useful weather tools<\/a> to help you navigate the stormy season. They include the following: \u00a0<\/p>\n<p> <!----><\/p>\n<p data-v-871f4c88=\"\"><strong>FOX6 Storm Center app<\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <!----> <!----><\/p>\n<div original-article-post=\"\" origination_station=\"WITI\" class=\"full-width-image\" data-v-2fe2fe3e=\"\" data-v-871f4c88=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.foxtv.com\/static.fox6now.com\/www.fox6now.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/932\/524\/Storm-Center-APP_FS.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" data-v-2fe2fe3e=\"\"\/> <\/div>\n<p> <!----><\/p>\n<p data-v-871f4c88=\"\"><strong>FOX LOCAL Mobile app<\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <!----> <!----><\/p>\n<p data-v-871f4c88=\"\"><strong>FOX Weather app<\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <!----> <!----><\/p>\n<h2 data-v-871f4c88=\"\">FOX Weather<\/h2>\n<p> <!----> <!----><\/p>\n<h2 data-v-871f4c88=\"\">Maps and radar<\/h2>\n<p> <!----><\/p>\n<p data-v-871f4c88=\"\">We have a host of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fox6now.com\/weather\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">maps and radars on the FOX6 Weather page<\/a> that are updating regularly \u2014 to provide you the most accurate assessment of the weather. From a county-by-county view to the Midwest regional radar and a national view \u2014 it\u2019s all there.<\/p>\n<p> <!----><\/p>\n<h2 data-v-871f4c88=\"\">School and business closings<\/h2>\n<p> <!----><\/p>\n<p data-v-871f4c88=\"\">When the weather gets a little dicey, schools and businesses may shut down. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fox6now.com\/closings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Monitor the latest list of closings, cancellations, and delays<\/a> reported in southeast Wisconsin.<\/p>\n<p> <!----><\/p>\n<div original-article-post=\"\" origination_station=\"WITI\" class=\"full-width-image\" data-v-2fe2fe3e=\"\" data-v-871f4c88=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.foxtv.com\/static.fox6now.com\/www.fox6now.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/932\/524\/Web_WxExperts-2024-2_1280x720.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" data-v-2fe2fe3e=\"\"\/> <\/div>\n<p> <!----><\/p>\n<h2 data-v-871f4c88=\"\"><strong>FOX6 Weather Experts in social media<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p> <!----> <!----><\/p>\n<div original-article-post=\"\" origination_station=\"WITI\" class=\"group-source-title\" data-v-4fbf7207=\"\" data-v-871f4c88=\"\">\n<p class=\"group-source-paragraph\" data-v-4fbf7207=\"\"><b data-v-4fbf7207=\"\">The Source:<\/b> Information in this report is from the FOX6 Weather Experts and National Weather Service.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!----><\/p>\n<div original-article-post=\"\" origination_station=\"WITI\" class=\"group-source-title\" data-v-4fbf7207=\"\" data-v-871f4c88=\"\">\n<p class=\"group-source-paragraph\" data-v-4fbf7207=\"\"><b data-v-4fbf7207=\"\">The Source:<\/b> The Milwaukee County Sheriff&#8217;s Office and Wisconsin Department of Transportation provided information in this report.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!---->  <!----> <\/p>\n<section class=\"tags\" data-v-871f4c88=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fox6now.com\/tag\/weather\/severe-weather\" class=\"tags-tag\" data-v-871f4c88=\"\">Severe Weather<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fox6now.com\/tag\/traffic\" class=\"tags-tag\" data-v-871f4c88=\"\">Traffic<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fox6now.com\/tag\/us\/wi\/milwaukee-county\/milwaukee\" class=\"tags-tag\" data-v-871f4c88=\"\">Milwaukee<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fox6now.com\/tag\/news\" class=\"tags-tag\" data-v-871f4c88=\"\">News<\/a><\/section>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fox6now.com\/news\/milwaukee-area-flooding-severe-weather-causes-i-43-closures\">Source link <\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MILWAUKEE &#8211; Flooding prompted major freeway closures Wednesday across Milwaukee County on Wednesday evening, April 15, with authorities warning drivers to stay off the roads if possible. 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