Active AlertsJanesville, WI

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Wisconsin Fox River At Princeton affecting Green Lake County.
: The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in WisconsinIllinoi
S: Wisconsin River At Portage affecting Columbia County. 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. Fox River Near Berlin affecting Green Lake County. Crawfish River At Milford affecting Jefferson County. Fox River Lower At Rochester affecting Racine County. Fox River Lower At Waukesha affecting Waukesha County. Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Kenosha and Lake Counties.
What: Minor flooding is occurring.
Where: Rock River at Newville.
When: Until further notice.
Impacts: At 7.5 feet, Floodwaters surround some homes near East Mallwood Drive and are into yards and roads across eastern Newville. Floodwaters affect a riverside restaurant and its parking lot on the south side of the river.
Additional Details: - At 10:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 7.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.5 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 AM CDT Tuesday was 7.2 feet. - ForecastNo forecast is available for this location. - Flood stage is 6.5 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 7.1 feet on 10/14/2019. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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. 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 1030 PM CDT.

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Wisconsin Fox River At Princeton affecting Green Lake County.
: The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in WisconsinIllinoi
S: Wisconsin River At Portage affecting Columbia County. 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. Fox River Near Berlin affecting Green Lake County. Crawfish River At Milford affecting Jefferson County. Fox River Lower At Rochester affecting Racine County. Fox River Lower At Waukesha affecting Waukesha County. Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Kenosha and Lake Counties.
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Rock River at Afton.
When: Until further notice.
Impacts: At 11.1 feet, Floodwaters affect Riverside Park and a road in 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 7:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 10.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:00 AM CDT Tuesday was 10.4 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to 11.0 feet early Thursday afternoon. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 11.0 feet on 09/13/1915. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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. 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 1030 PM CDT.