Severe Flood

Flood Warning issued April 20 at 4:38PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Rock, WI Source: NOAA / NWS

Details

...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 Rock and Winnebago 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.

* 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 4:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 7.0 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 5.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 4:00 PM CDT Monday was 7.0 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

Recommendations

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.

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.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued late tonight at 445 AM CDT.