Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 23 at 3:37AM CDT until April 24 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 23, 2026 - 1:37am
Expires:
April 23, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...Illinois...
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 Winnebago and Rock 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 At Princeton affecting Green Lake County.
Fox River Near Berlin affecting Green Lake County.
Crawfish River At Milford affecting Jefferson County.
Fox River Lower At Rochester affecting Racine County.
Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Lake and Kenosha
Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Fox River at Princeton.
* WHEN...Until early tomorrow afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 9.5 feet, Floodwaters are in the back yards of some
homes along South Farmer, Jefferson, North Mechanic and West Water
Streets in Princeton. There is general minor flooding in the
Princeton area.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 3:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 9.6 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 7.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 3:00 AM CDT Thursday was 9.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
tomorrow morning and continue falling to 8.7 feet Wednesday
evening.
- Flood stage is 9.5 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
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 afternoon at 345 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Green Lake, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI