Headline:
Flood Watch issued April 16 at 11:45AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 16, 2026 - 9:45am
Expires:
April 16, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
...The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan WI has issued
a Flood Watch for the following river in Wisconsin...
Rock River Near Lake Koshkonong affecting Jefferson and Rock
Counties.
* WHAT...Flooding is possible.
* WHERE...Rock River near Lake Koshkonong.
* WHEN...From Friday afternoon until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 11.3 feet, There is knee-deep water over Blackhawk
Island Road. Lamp Road on west side of river also becomes flooded.
Lake Koshkonong merges with Mud Lake to the east of Lake
Koshkonong.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 9.0 feet.
- Forecast...Flood stage may be reached tomorrow afternoon.
- Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding.
Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor
rising water levels and be prepared for possible flood warnings.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 745 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Jefferson, WI; Rock, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI