Flood Warning issued April 28 at 10:42AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...Illinois...
Rock River At Afton affecting Rock and Winnebago Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Rock River at Afton.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 10.5 feet, Floodwaters affect Riverside Park on the
north side of Janesville and South River Road on the south side of
Janesville. Floodwaters affect low spots on South River Rd on the
south side of Janesville. Floodwaters affect a home on South
Christian Rd on the east side of the river in the Afton area.
There is extensive lowland and agricultural land flooding in the
Afton and Janesville areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 10.4 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:00 AM CDT Tuesday was 10.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.4
feet this afternoon.
- Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
10.4 feet on 03/29/1952.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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 evening at 1045 PM CDT.
Varoitus voimassa ti klo 18:42 - ke klo 6:45
