Flood Warning issued April 18 at 10:23PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...Wisconsin...
Sugar River At Brodhead affecting Rock, Winnebago and Green
Counties.
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 At Jefferson affecting Jefferson County.
Rock River At Watertown affecting Jefferson County.
ROCK RIVER near LEBANON-3 E-HWY MM BRIDGE affecting Dodge County.
Crawfish River At Milford affecting Jefferson County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Rock River at Afton.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 12.2 feet, There is widespread flooding in the Afton
and Janesville areas. Numerous roads and streets adjacent to the
river are closed including South River Road on the south side of
Janesville, several blocks of Joseph and Charles Streets, a
portion of Main Street, and North Loop Road at Traxler Park. The
on-ramp to Memorial Drive is closed as is a portion of Riverside
Drive. Traxler Park off of Memorial Drive in Janesville is flooded
and closed.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 11.0 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:00 PM CDT Saturday was 12.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 12.2 feet
Saturday, April 25. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
- Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
12.2 feet on 01/23/2008.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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.
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 Sunday morning at 1030 AM CDT.
Varoitus voimassa su klo 6:23 - su klo 18:30
