Via JSOnline’s DayWatch, the mayor has declared a state of emergency here in Oak Creek due to significant flooding. The roads that are currently closed are:
– W. Drexel Avenue from 13th St. to 27th St.
– E. Forest Hill Ave. from Shepard Ave. to Pennsylvania Ave.
– E. Oakwood Rd. from Pennsylvania to John Aaron Dr.
– S. 100th (W. Ryan Rd.) from Howell Ave. to 13th St.
– S. Nicholson Rd. from Puetz Rd. to 100th.
– S. Pennsylvania Ave. from Puertz Rd. to Oakwood Rd.
– S. Shepard Ave. from S. 100th to Centennial Dr.
I expect more closures to happen with the next rounds of storms; the ground is oversaturated. As the National Weather Service says, “Turn around, don’t drown”.
Stay safe! We were supposed to get what you’re getting but the front stalled out further south than originally expected. If we had gotten it, there would be talk about rotting corn crops (may happen anyway)…that’s the kind of happy talk we need to help gas prices!
Stay dry, man! be careful out there.
I’m on the high and dry end of Oak Creek (except for a tiny bit of seepage into the basement; have to replace a downspout).
Just got done doing a tour of Oak Creek; will have an updated post up shortly.