Pouring Rain Puts DPW Crews Out on the Street

Bayside Village Manager Andy Pederson reported Wednesday that DPW crews were out clearing culverts during more heavy rainfall in the early morning. 

"If you have an area that is backing up in the public right-of-way, please call at 351-8813 and crews will be directed to that area as soon as possible," Pederson said in an e-mail.  

The village is continuing to keep residents updated with posts to the Village of Bayside Facebook page. 

Deputy Village Manager Alex Henderson said the biggest issue this time of year is clogged culverts and catch basins. 

"Any helps from residents keeping (these) clear is appreciated while crews work throughout the village," Henderson said. 

Residents should also make sure their sump pump outlet is not under water to prevent further basement issues Henderson said. 

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for portions of Southeast Wisconsin, including Dodge, Jefferson, Kenosha. Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Walworth, Washington and Waukesha counties.

According to Patch's media partners at WISN 12, the watch will be in effect from noon Tuesday to Friday morning. 

The Bayside Police Department has real-time weather station updates and shows, as of Wednesday, Bayside has recorded 1.23 inches of rainfall. 

As of 12:50 p.m. Wednesday, the WE Energies outage map shows that the excessive rains haven't caused any outages in the Fox Point and Bayside areas. Patch will continue to update this story has more information becomes available.  

Pederson said he wants to encourage residents to keep their culverts clean and free of debris.