Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 22 at 10:24PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 22, 2026 - 8:24pm
Expires:
April 23, 2026 - 8:30am
Description:
...Forecast flooding changed to Minor severity and increased in
duration for the following rivers in Wisconsin...
Fox River At Princeton affecting Green Lake County.
Fox River Near Berlin affecting Green Lake County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...Illinois...
Crawfish River At Milford affecting Jefferson County.
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 Rock and Winnebago 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.
Fox River Lower At Rochester affecting Racine County.
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Major severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in Wisconsin...
Illinois...
Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Lake and Kenosha
Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Rock River at Watertown.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 6.0 feet, Water nears some streets in Watertown.
Water is in Riverside Park in Watertown. About 6 miles upstream
near Ixonia, Wayside park on Highway 16, and Kanow Park is
flooded. Rock River Road near Highway 16 is flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 5.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 4.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:00 PM CDT Wednesday was 5.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 6.0
feet early Saturday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 5.5 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
6.0 feet on 04/20/1993.
- 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 Thursday morning at 1030 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Jefferson, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI