Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 12:56AM CDT until April 18 at 2:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 10:56pm
Expires:
April 18, 2026 - 12:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...A portion of south central Wisconsin, including the
following county, Rock.
* WHEN...Until 200 AM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1256 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the warned area. Between 3 and 6 inches of rain
have fallen.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Janesville, Beloit, Milton, Brodhead, Orfordville, Footville,
Newark, Magnolia, Tiffany, Afton, Leyden, Hanover,
Indianford, Shopiere, Emerald Grove, Avalon, Johnstown
Center, Avon and Lima Center.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Rock, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI