< Wisconsin Flood Warning | Effective 05/02/2026 19:26

Wisconsin Flood Warning | Effective 05/02/2026 19:26

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued May 2 at 9:26PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
May 2, 2026 - 7:26pm
Expires: 
May 3, 2026 - 7:30am
Description: 
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following river in Wisconsin... Rock River Near Lake Koshkonong affecting Rock and Jefferson Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Illinois... Rock River At Afton affecting Rock and Winnebago Counties. Rock River At Newville affecting Rock County. Rock River At Fort Atkinson affecting Jefferson County. ROCK RIVER near LEBANON-3 E-HWY MM BRIDGE affecting Dodge County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Rock River at Newville. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 6.5 feet, Floodwaters are in the back yards of homes and businesses near east Mallwood Road Drive in Newville. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 6.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 PM CDT Saturday was 6.8 feet. - Forecast...No forecast is available for this location. - Flood stage is 6.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 6.2 feet on 04/20/2017. - 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 Sunday morning at 930 AM CDT.
Area Description: 
Rock, WI
Forcast Office: 
NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI