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Severe Weather Hits Wisconsin: Storms, Safety Alerts, and More

9/21/2025

Summary

Story summary

Southeastern Wisconsin faces severe weather this weekend, with rain and storms expected.
High school football games in Stoughton, Milton, and Wisconsin Dells will begin earlier due to the storms.
Public Health Madison warns against swimming at local beaches due to blue-green algae.
A crash near Sun Prairie has closed a lane on US 151 SB.
Madison police seek a suspect in an aggravated battery incident near Camp Randall.
Three West Nile virus cases have been reported in Dane County; officials recommend mosquito bite precautions.
Emergency crews safely addressed a natural gas leak at Café Hollander Hilldale.

History

Historical Context

The Great Flood of the Midwest in 1993 devastated several states, including Wisconsin, causing over $1 billion in damages and displacing thousands. This event highlighted the region's vulnerability to severe weather, a concern echoed today as Southeastern Wisconsin faces severe weather warnings and public health advisories related to blue-green algae and West Nile virus, emphasizing the ongoing need for emergency preparedness.

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Story summary

Southeastern Wisconsin faces severe weather this weekend, with rain and storms expected.
High school football games in Stoughton, Milton, and Wisconsin Dells will begin earlier due to the storms.
Public Health Madison warns against swimming at local beaches due to blue-green algae.
A crash near Sun Prairie has closed a lane on US 151 SB.
Madison police seek a suspect in an aggravated battery incident near Camp Randall.
Three West Nile virus cases have been reported in Dane County; officials recommend mosquito bite precautions.
Emergency crews safely addressed a natural gas leak at Café Hollander Hilldale.

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