Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 15 at 11:23PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 15, 2026 - 9:23pm
Expires:
April 16, 2026 - 9:30am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...
Milwaukee River Near Cedarburg affecting Ozaukee County.
Wisconsin River At Portage affecting Columbia County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...Illinois...
Rock River At Watertown affecting Jefferson County.
ROCK RIVER near LEBANON-3 E-HWY MM BRIDGE affecting Dodge County.
Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Lake and Kenosha
Counties.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Rock River at Watertown.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 6.0 feet, Water nears some streets in Watertown.
Water is in Riverside Park in Watertown. About 6 miles upstream
near Ixonia, Wayside park on Highway 16, and Kanow Park is
flooded. Rock River Road near Highway 16 is flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 5.3 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 4.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
early Friday afternoon and continue rising to a crest of 6.0
feet early Tuesday morning.
- Flood stage is 5.5 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
6.0 feet on 04/20/1993.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Thursday morning at 1130 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Jefferson, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI