Waukesha, Wisconsin – Severe flooding has struck along the Fox River, with water surging over barriers and submerging a walkway marked by caution tape.

Footage filmed by X user Dan in West Bend shows the river spilling into public areas, part of a historic rainfall event battering southeast Wisconsin.

Milwaukee and Waukesha counties have been hit hardest, with several inches of rain falling in a short time. The deluge has caused widespread power outages, flooded streets, and inundated basements.

The Fox River in Waukesha is forecast to crest at 10.8 feet, triggering major flooding and affecting locations such as Frame Park and Bethesda Court.

Authorities say the flooding is the latest in a series of extreme weather events in the region, with recent storms also forcing lane closures on major highways.

Waukesha County has declared a state of emergency in response to the disaster, highlighting the scale of the damage and the need for coordinated action.

Dan warned, “Water still rising in Waukesha, WI. Rain expected tonight.”

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