Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 4:39AM CDT until April 25 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 25, 2026 - 2:39am
Expires:
April 25, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...Illinois...
Rock River At Newville affecting Rock County.
Rock River Near Lake Koshkonong affecting Rock and Jefferson
Counties.
Rock River At Fort Atkinson affecting Jefferson County.
Rock River At Afton affecting Winnebago and Rock Counties.
Rock River At Jefferson affecting Jefferson County.
Rock River At Watertown affecting Jefferson County.
ROCK RIVER near LEBANON-3 E-HWY MM BRIDGE affecting Dodge County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Rock River at Watertown.
* WHEN...Until this evening.
* IMPACTS...At 5.5 feet, There is widespread lowland flooding in
rural areas around Watertown. About 6 miles upstream near Ixonia,
Wayside park along Highway 16 and Kanow Park are flooded and Rock
River Road is impacted.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 4:05 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 5.5 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 4.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 5.5
feet this morning. It will then fall below flood stage this
afternoon.
- Flood stage is 5.5 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
5.5 feet on 10/05/1986.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
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.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 445 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Jefferson, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI