Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:40AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Details
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the
following rivers in Wisconsin...
Rock River At Fort Atkinson affecting Jefferson County.
...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity for the
following rivers in Wisconsin...
Rock River At Watertown affecting Jefferson County.
* WHAT...Major flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Rock River at Watertown.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 6.5 feet, Floodwaters affect some streets in
Watertown. Water is in Riverside Park. About 6 miles upstream near
Ixonia, Wayside park along Highway 16 and Kanow Park is flooded.
Rock River Road near Highway 16 is flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 5.2 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 4.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
just after midnight tonight and continue rising to 6.5 feet
early Thursday morning. Additional rises are possible
thereafter.
- Flood stage is 5.5 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
6.3 feet on 04/04/1959.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Recommendations
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
To escape rising water, take the shortest path to higher ground.
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 this evening at 1045 PM CDT.