Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:10PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 8:10pm
Expires:
April 18, 2026 - 8:15am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...
Rock River At Fort Atkinson affecting Jefferson County.
Rock River At Jefferson affecting Jefferson County.
Rock River At Watertown affecting Jefferson County.
* WHAT...Major flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Rock River at Watertown.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 6.5 feet, Floodwaters affect some streets in
Watertown. Water is in Riverside Park. About 6 miles upstream near
Ixonia, Wayside park along Highway 16 and Kanow Park is flooded.
Rock River Road near Highway 16 is flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 5.3 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 4.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
early tomorrow afternoon and continue rising to 6.5 feet
Thursday morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
- Flood stage is 5.5 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
6.3 feet on 04/04/1959.
- 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:
Jefferson, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI