Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 2 at 4:04AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 2, 2026 - 2:04am
Expires:
May 2, 2026 - 2:15pm
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 Jefferson and Rock
Counties.
Rock River At Fort Atkinson affecting Jefferson County.
Rock River At Afton affecting Rock and Winnebago Counties.
ROCK RIVER near LEBANON-3 E-HWY MM BRIDGE affecting Dodge County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Rock River at Newville.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 6.5 feet, Floodwaters are in the back yards of homes
and businesses near east Mallwood Road Drive in Newville.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 3:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 6.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 5.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 3:00 AM CDT Saturday was 6.9 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
7.1 feet on 10/12/2019.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 415 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Rock, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI