Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 11:51AM CDT until April 18 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 16, 2026 - 9:51am
Expires:
April 16, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following river in
Wisconsin...Illinois...
Turtle Creek Near Clinton affecting Winnebago and Rock Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Turtle Creek near Clinton.
* WHEN...Until late Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, South Creek Rd threatened north of Inman
Parkway east of Beloit. Low-lying private roadways threatened west
of Shopiere. Yards of residential structures inundated along
Mocassin Trail, Bootmaker Dr, East Ridge Rd, Boulder Lane,
Rockfence Lane, and Arrowhead Rd in Beloit.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 9.5 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 6.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 11:00 AM CDT Thursday was 9.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.0
feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late
tomorrow evening.
- Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
10.1 feet on 07/12/2008.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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 late tonight at midnight CDT.
Area Description:
Winnebago, IL; Rock, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov