Wisconsin continues to battle heavy rains and flooding

Southern Wisconsin had flooding last week which resulted in one death

At least six inches of rain have hit parts of Wisconsin as the National Weather Service (NWS) predicts more rain and floods in the coming days as part of the state battles severe flooding.

This is the third such storm in the past week in the southern part of the state.

The NWS also said more "very heavy rainfall is expected across the area. While the exact location is still a little uncertain, some places could see a total of more than three inches".

Port Washington has recorded more than six inches of rain in just one day by Monday morning. The National Weather Service report also said the town, in Ozaukee County just north of Milwaukee, had received 10 inches (25cm) of rain in the last 10 days.

It has forced a closure of major Interstate Highway 43 as result and several towns have reported residential street flooding.

Other parts of the state tallied nearly 11 inches (28cm) while Madison reported 5 inches of rain in that same time period.

A flash flood warning will remain in place until at least 28 August for parts of "central, east-central, north-central and northeast Wisconsin," according to the Journal Sentinel newspaper.

Area residents can expect a respite of warm, humid conditions and a bit of sunshine on Monday, with the storm starting again Monday night.

Torrential rains last week resulted in flooding and one death - the body of a man was recovered in Dane County, near Madison, Wisconsin, after several hours of searching.

Witnesses had reported seeing the man's vehicle being pulled under flood waters, according to Madison.com. Two other passengers in the car had been able to make it to safety, the Associated Press said.

Nearly 12 inches of rain had fallen then, prompting evacuation orders in the town of Black Earth, west of Madison, over fears of dangerous flooding.