Heat and Fire Weather Concerns in the West; Excessive Rainfall Possible in the South-Central U.S.

Heat will build over the Intermountain West and the Southwest the next couple of days. Lightning from dry thunderstorms can create new fire starts and combined with gusty winds may cause a fire to rapidly grow in Oregon and northern California. Flash flooding will be possible in New Mexico and west Texas today, as well as parts of the southern and central Plains due to slow moving thunderstorms. Read More >

Flood Safety Awareness Week in Wisconsin is February 24 - 28, 2025.

Flooding is one of the most frequently occurring natural disasters in Wisconsin and is one of the top causes of weather related fatalities across the U.S.

Don't drive through flood waters.

Make a plan now to keep your family safe and never enter flooded areas by foot or by car.

Prepare
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Flood Forecast Information

Prepare

Get a NOAA Weather Radio to be alerted to flash flood warnings and river flood warnings
Monitor weather forecasts for heavy rain potential
Have a communications plan for your family and a place to meet in higher ground.
Know a safe way to exit your home and neighborhood and avoid any roads susceptible to flooding

Prepare your home:
- Consider flood insurance, especially if you are in a flood prone area - (may require 30 day notice)
- Make sure your sump pump is working and consider a backup.
- Have a professional install check-values to prevent floodwaters from backing up into the drains of your home
- Keep important documents in a waterproof, elevated container, not in the basement.
- Remove snow from roof, downspout area, and away from base of home
- Finish any outdoor projects that may be affected by heavy rain or flood waters
More preparedness information on the NWS Flood Safety Site