Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 24 at 4:50AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 24, 2026 - 2:50am
Expires:
April 24, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
...Observed flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the
following rivers in Wisconsin...
Rock River At Newville affecting Rock County.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Rock River at Newville.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 7.5 feet, Floodwaters surround some homes near East
Mallwood Drive and are into yards and roads across eastern
Newville. Floodwaters affect a riverside restaurant and its
parking lot on the south side of the river.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 4:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 7.5 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 5.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 4:00 AM CDT Friday was 7.5 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
7.6 feet on 03/25/2019.
- 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.
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 500 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Rock, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI