Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 29 at 9:13PM CDT until May 1 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 29, 2026 - 7:13pm
Expires:
April 30, 2026 - 7:15am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...
Rock River At Jefferson affecting Jefferson County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Rock River at Jefferson.
* WHEN...Until early Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Water affects low lying areas of
residential property in the City of Jefferson. Rock River Park and
boat launch is affected near Hwy B in Johnson Creek.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 10.3 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:00 PM CDT Wednesday was 10.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
tomorrow evening and continue falling to 7.6 feet Wednesday,
May 06.
- Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
10.3 feet on 04/05/2007.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Thursday morning at 915 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Jefferson, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI