Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 11:42AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 16, 2026 - 9:42am
Expires:
April 16, 2026 - 9:45pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in
Wisconsin...
Rock River At Watertown affecting Jefferson County.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Rock River at Watertown.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 6.5 feet, Floodwaters affect some streets in
Watertown. Water is in Riverside Park. About 6 miles upstream near
Ixonia, Wayside park along Highway 16 and Kanow Park is flooded.
Rock River Road near Highway 16 is flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 5.4 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 4.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
just after midnight tonight and continue rising to 6.3 feet
Tuesday evening. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
- Flood stage is 5.5 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
6.3 feet on 04/04/1959.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 1145 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Jefferson, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI