Headline:
Flood Watch issued April 17 at 5:49AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 3:49am
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin...
Rock River Near Lake Koshkonong affecting Jefferson and Rock
Counties.
* WHAT...Flooding is possible.
* WHERE...Rock River near Lake Koshkonong.
* WHEN...From this evening until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 11.3 feet, There is knee-deep water over Blackhawk
Island Road. Lamp Road on west side of river also becomes flooded.
Lake Koshkonong merges with Mud Lake to the east of Lake
Koshkonong.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 5:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 9.3 feet.
- Forecast...Flood stage may be reached late this evening.
- Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor
rising water levels and be prepared for possible flood warnings.
If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 200 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Jefferson, WI; Rock, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI