Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 12:25PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 16, 2026 - 10:25am
Expires:
April 16, 2026 - 10:30pm
Description:
...The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan WI has issued
a Flood Warning for the following river in Wisconsin...Illinois...
Rock River At Afton affecting Winnebago and Rock Counties.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Rock River at Afton.
* WHEN...From this afternoon until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 11.5 feet, Water surrounds at least 2 homes near the
river in the Afton area. Numerous secondary roads in the Afton
area are closed to traffic. Floodwaters affect South River Road on
the south side of Janesville. Traxler Park off of Memorial Drive
in Janesville is flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 12:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 9.0 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 11.7 feet
Thursday, April 23. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
- Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
11.8 feet on 04/10/1959.
- 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 1230 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Winnebago, IL; Rock, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov