VIDEO: Flooding causes issues for drivers in SE Wisconsin

MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Heavy rain is moving through the area and causing dangerous conditions for drivers.

A Flood Advisory was issued for portions of Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Washington, and Waukesha counties until 10:30 a.m. Some areas even saw flood warnings.

Urban and small-stream flooding is possible, and some roadways did become dangerous due to lingering water.

FORECAST: Flood advisory issued as heavy rains, wind move through the area

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Follow along for live updates regarding flooding issues in the area:

Update 5:40 p.m. update:

Paul Davis Restoration announced they responded to over 100 homes and businesses to extract water from basements, to remove sewage from backed up drains, and to repair leaking roofs.

Update 4:23 p.m.

Update 3:33 p.m.:

Video of the river near 8th and Cleveland Monday afternoon. Courtesy: Sean Lesnjak

Update 2:13 p.m.

Floodwaters on someone's driveway in West Allis today. The water rose so high the driver could not move their van.

TMJ4's Julia Fello talks with a West Allis resident about flood concerns:

Update 2:10 p.m.

Rain forecast on Monday:

Update 12:32 p.m.

Water damage to at least 3 units in this apartment building, tenants say power has been shut off because electrical outlets/appliances were popping and sparking (in the 200 block of N 36th Street in Milwaukee).

Update 10:22 a.m:

The West Allis Fire Department said several roads on the west end of the city are closed due to flooding.

"When it comes to flooded streets and walkways, play it smart, and play it safe. Whether driving or walking if you come to a flooded road, turn around; don't drown," the fire department said on Twitter.

Update 9:28 a.m.:

Update 9:20 a.m.:

The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District issued a raindrop alert saying every drop counts to reduce sewer overflows.

The group asked people to hold off on washing dishes and laundry and take a shorter shower today.

Update 9:05 a.m.:

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation said it's seeing pooling water on Wis 175 near State Street.

Update 9 a.m.:

The West Allis Police Department posted to its Facebook Monday advising people to avoid two areas due to flooding. According to unconfirmed reports, there have been flood-related auto crashes in that area.

According to the post, the areas are:

• W. Cleveland Av., between 11200-11700 blocks
• Root River Pkwy, between W. Oklahoma Av. and W. Cleveland Av.

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