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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: Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
Where: Rock River at Fort Atkinson.
When: Until further notice.
Impacts: At 17.0 feet, Floodwaters are in the back yards of some homes on Rogers Street on the northeast side of Fort Atkinson and water surrounds a few homes and businesses at the end of Vets Lane near the intersection of Hwy 106 and Blackhawk Island Rd. These roads are flooded in the Fort Atkinson area: Sinissippi Drive, Vets Ln, Fox Hill Rd, Bark River Road from Kutz Road to Rock River Road, Rock River Rd from Milwaukee Ave E to Hwy 106, North Shore Rd, Ralph Rd. The river walkway in Fort Atkinson becomes flooded.
Additional Details: - At 10:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 16.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 14.5 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 AM CDT Friday was 16.2 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.1 feet early Wednesday afternoon. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 17.0 feet on 09/07/2018. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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.

The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan WI has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Wisconsin Fox River At Princeton affecting Green Lake County.
: The Flood Watch is extended for the following rivers in Wisconsin Rock River Near Lake Koshkonong affecting Rock and Jefferson Counties.
What: Flooding is possible.
Where: Rock River near Lake Koshkonong.
When: From late tonight until further notice.
Impacts: At 11.3 feet, There is knee-deep water over Blackhawk Island Road. Lamp Road on west side of river also becomes flooded. Lake Koshkonong merges with Mud Lake to the east of Lake Koshkonong.
Additional Details: - At 10:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 9.4 feet. - ForecastFlood stage may be reached late tonight. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor rising water levels and be prepared for possible flood warnings. If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 645 PM CDT.

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in WisconsinIllinoi
S: Baraboo River Near Baraboo affecting Columbia and Sauk Counties. Fox River Lower At Waukesha affecting Waukesha County. Sugar River At Brodhead affecting Rock, Winnebago and Green Counties. Wisconsin River At Portage affecting Columbia County.
: The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in WisconsinIllinoi
S: Milwaukee River Near Cedarburg affecting Ozaukee County. Root River At Franklin affecting Milwaukee County. Root River Canal At Raymond affecting Racine County. Wisconsin River At Wisconsin Dells affecting Columbia and Sauk Counties. Rock River At Afton affecting Rock and Winnebago Counties. Rock River At Jefferson 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 Near New Munster affecting Lake and Kenosha Counties.
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Crawfish River at Milford.
When: Until further notice.
Impacts: At 9.0 feet, Water approaches some homes in Milford. There is widespread flooding of roads in Riverbend Campground, about 5 miles upstream of Milford.
Additional Details: - At 10:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 7.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 AM CDT Friday was 7.0 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 8.9 feet Tuesday evening. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 8.9 feet on 03/17/1946. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 845 PM CDT.

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in WisconsinIllinoi
S: Baraboo River Near Baraboo affecting Columbia and Sauk Counties. Fox River Lower At Waukesha affecting Waukesha County. Sugar River At Brodhead affecting Rock, Winnebago and Green Counties. Wisconsin River At Portage affecting Columbia County.
: The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in WisconsinIllinoi
S: Milwaukee River Near Cedarburg affecting Ozaukee County. Root River At Franklin affecting Milwaukee County. Root River Canal At Raymond affecting Racine County. Wisconsin River At Wisconsin Dells affecting Columbia and Sauk Counties. Rock River At Afton affecting Rock and Winnebago Counties. Rock River At Jefferson 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 Near New Munster affecting Lake and Kenosha Counties.
What: Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
Where: Rock River at Jefferson.
When: Until further notice.
Impacts: At 12.0 feet, Riverview Drive is closed due to floodwaters on the road. The Tensfeldt Park boat launch is closed. Intersection of S Main St and E Dane St is closed, and S Center Ave. Floodwaters affect highway K between Jefferson and Fort Atkinson. River's Edge Park flooded.
Additional Details: - At 10:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 10.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 AM CDT Friday was 10.6 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to 12.7 feet Wednesday evening. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 12.8 feet on 04/02/1979. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 845 PM CDT.