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Racine County Issues Declaration of Emergency Following Severe Weather Impacts

Post Date:04/21/2026 2:19 PM

Racine County Executive Ralph Malicki has issued a Declaration of Emergency in response to flooding and severe weather impacts across Racine County.

The County has experienced multiple significant weather events in recent days, resulting in impacts to public infrastructure, homes, businesses, and essential services. County staff, along with local municipalities and emergency response partners, are actively assessing damage, coordinating response efforts, and supporting affected communities.

The declaration enables Racine County to deploy personnel and resources as needed, streamline coordination across jurisdictions, and pursue state and federal assistance if warranted.

Residents are encouraged to stay informed and follow guidance from local officials as response efforts continue.

Read the full Declaration of Emergency here.

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