Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:10PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 8:10pm
Expires:
April 18, 2026 - 8:15am
Description:
...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity for the
following rivers in Illinois...Wisconsin...
Rock River At Afton affecting Rock and Winnebago Counties.
ROCK RIVER near LEBANON-3 E-HWY MM BRIDGE affecting Dodge County.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Rock River at Afton.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 12.2 feet, There is widespread flooding in the Afton
and Janesville areas. Numerous roads and streets adjacent to the
river are closed including South River Road on the south side of
Janesville, several blocks of Joseph and Charles Streets, a
portion of Main Street, and North Loop Road at Traxler Park. The
on-ramp to Memorial Drive is closed as is a portion of Riverside
Drive. Traxler Park off of Memorial Drive in Janesville is flooded
and closed.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 11.5 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:00 PM CDT Friday was 11.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 12.2 feet Friday,
April 24.
- Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
12.2 feet on 01/23/2008.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
To escape rising water, take the shortest path to higher ground.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Even 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock you off your feet
and a depth of 2 feet will float your car. Never try to walk, swim,
or drive through such swift water. If you come upon flood waters,
stop, turn around and go another way.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Saturday morning at 1015 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Winnebago, IL; Rock, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Sender: