Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI

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Flood Statement
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
251 PM CDT Mon Jul 15 2024

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...Illinois...

  Rock River Near Lake Koshkonong affecting Rock and Jefferson
  Counties.

  ROCK RIVER near LEBANON-3 E-HWY MM BRIDGE affecting Dodge County.

  Rock River At Afton affecting Rock and Winnebago Counties.

  Crawfish River At Milford affecting Jefferson County.

  Sugar River At Brodhead affecting Rock, Winnebago and Green
  Counties.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 300 AM CDT.

&&

WIC055-105-160800-
/O.EXT.KMKX.FL.W.0048.000000T0000Z-240722T1200Z/
/NVLW3.1.ER.240715T0140Z.240717T1800Z.240722T0600Z.NO/
251 PM CDT Mon Jul 15 2024

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MONDAY, JULY 22...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Rock River near Lake Koshkonong.

* WHEN...Until Monday, July 22.

* IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Floodwaters affect homes and boat docks in
  the Blackhawk Island area of Lake Koshkonong on the north side of
  the lake. Floodwaters spread over low spots on Blackhawk Island
  Road in the area where the Rock River enters the lake.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 2:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 9.9 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    this evening to a crest of 10.2 feet early Wednesday
    afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Monday, July
    22.
  - Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    10.1 feet on 03/30/2011.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

River forecasts are available for some but not all river gaging
locations. The 7 day river forecast takes into account past
precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and predicted
precipitation for the basin. Precipitation is for the next 24 hours
in the future from April through September and for 48 hours in the
future from October through March.

(Stages in ft.)       Bank-       Latest         Forecast stages
-               Flood full       observed        ...for 1 pm...
Location        stage stage     stage/time    Tue  Wed  Thu  Fri
Lake Koshkonong 10.0  9.0   9.93  2 pm 7/15   10.1 10.2 10.2 10.2

-                    Highest       24 hour change
-                    observed      in river stage
-                    stage in        (ft.) up to     Highest stage
-                    the last      latest observed    forecast in
-                     7 days            stage         next 7 days
Lake Koshkonong 10.09 8 pm 7/08         0.04       10.20 7 am 7/20


&&

LAT...LON 4293 8897 4283 8883 4282 8891 4278 8899
      4288 8911 4291 8904


$$

ILC201-WIC045-105-160800-
/O.CON.KMKX.FL.W.0047.000000T0000Z-240719T0300Z/
/BROW3.1.ER.240715T1354Z.240716T1800Z.240718T2100Z.NO/
251 PM CDT Mon Jul 15 2024

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Sugar River at Brodhead.

* WHEN...Until late Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 6.0 feet, Some roads are flooded about 6 miles
  downstream in Avon Township of Rock County, including Beloit
  Newark Rd. In the Avon Bottoms area of Rock County, flooding is
  occurring in Sugar River Park. In Illinois, Winslow Rd is
  threatened near the river between Durand and Shirland. Low lying
  areas of Sugar Shores Camping Resort may be inundated.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 2:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 5.8 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 4.5 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 2:00 PM CDT Monday was 5.8 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 6.2
    feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood
    stage Thursday afternoon.
  - Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    6.2 feet on 03/12/1936.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

River forecasts are available for some but not all river gaging
locations. The 7 day river forecast takes into account past
precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and predicted
precipitation for the basin. Precipitation is for the next 24 hours
in the future from April through September and for 48 hours in the
future from October through March.

(Stages in ft.)       Bank-       Latest         Forecast stages
-               Flood full       observed        ...for 1 pm...
Location        stage stage     stage/time    Tue  Wed  Thu  Fri
Brodhead        5.0   4.5   5.77  2 pm 7/15   6.2  6.0  5.1  4.0

-                    Highest       24 hour change
-                    observed      in river stage
-                    stage in        (ft.) up to     Highest stage
-                    the last      latest observed    forecast in
-                     7 days            stage         next 7 days
Brodhead        5.77  2 pm 7/15         3.09       6.20  1 am 7/17


&&

LAT...LON 4263 8944 4266 8937 4257 8932 4248 8919
      4241 8921 4249 8938


$$

WIC055-160800-
/O.CON.KMKX.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-240721T0000Z/
/MILW3.1.ER.240714T0515Z.000000T0000Z.240720T1200Z.NO/
251 PM CDT Mon Jul 15 2024

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Crawfish River at Milford.

* WHEN...Until Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, There is widespread flooding of lowland and
  agricultural land. There is widespread flooding of roads in
  Riverbend Campground about 5 miles upstream of Milford.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 1:45 PM CDT Monday the stage was 7.3 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 1:45 PM CDT Monday was 7.3 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 7.4
    feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage
    Saturday morning.
  - Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    7.5 feet on 03/27/2011.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

River forecasts are available for some but not all river gaging
locations. The 7 day river forecast takes into account past
precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and predicted
precipitation for the basin. Precipitation is for the next 24 hours
in the future from April through September and for 48 hours in the
future from October through March.

(Stages in ft.)       Bank-       Latest         Forecast stages
-               Flood full       observed        ...for 1 pm...
Location        stage stage     stage/time    Tue  Wed  Thu  Fri
Milford         7.0   5.0   7.27  1 pm 7/15   7.4  7.3  7.3  7.1

-                    Highest       24 hour change
-                    observed      in river stage
-                    stage in        (ft.) up to     Highest stage
-                    the last      latest observed    forecast in
-                     7 days            stage         next 7 days
Milford         7.88  2 pm 7/08         0.02       7.40  7 am 7/17


&&

LAT...LON 4317 8897 4317 8878 4310 8880 4302 8882
      4302 8893 4310 8893


$$

WIC027-160800-
/O.CON.KMKX.FL.W.0032.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LEBW3.1.ER.240624T0300Z.240707T2315Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
251 PM CDT Mon Jul 15 2024

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.

* WHERE...ROCK RIVER near LEBANON-3 E-HWY MM BRIDGE.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 2:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 10.6 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 2:00 PM CDT Monday was 10.6 feet.
  - Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
  - Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    10.6 feet on 03/26/2011.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

River forecasts are available for some but not all river gaging
locations. The 7 day river forecast takes into account past
precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and predicted
precipitation for the basin. Precipitation is for the next 24 hours
in the future from April through September and for 48 hours in the
future from October through March.

(Stages in ft.)       Bank-       Latest         Forecast stages
-               Flood full       observed        ...for 5 pm...
Location        stage stage     stage/time    Thu  Fri  Sat  Sun
LEBANON-3 E-HWY 10.0  9.0   10.55 2 pm 7/15   not a forecast point

-                    Highest       24 hour change
-                    observed      in river stage
-                    stage in        (ft.) up to     Highest stage
-                    the last      latest observed    forecast in
-                     7 days            stage         next 7 days
LEBANON-3 E-HWY 10.72 7 pm 7/08        -0.01         Not Available


&&

LAT...LON 4329 8861 4328 8855 4326 8854 4321 8853
      4320 8859 4325 8861


$$

ILC201-WIC105-160800-
/O.CON.KMKX.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/AFTW3.1.ER.240621T1815Z.240716T1200Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
251 PM CDT Mon Jul 15 2024

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Rock River at Afton.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 10.5 feet, Floodwaters affect Riverside Park on the
  north side of Janesville and South River Road on the south side of
  Janesville. There is extensive lowland and agricultural land
  flooding in the Afton and Janesville areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 2:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 10.4 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 2:00 PM CDT Monday was 10.6 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.6
    feet tomorrow morning.
  - Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    10.6 feet on 04/12/1923.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

River forecasts are available for some but not all river gaging
locations. The 7 day river forecast takes into account past
precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and predicted
precipitation for the basin. Precipitation is for the next 24 hours
in the future from April through September and for 48 hours in the
future from October through March.

(Stages in ft.)       Bank-       Latest         Forecast stages
-               Flood full       observed        ...for 1 pm...
Location        stage stage     stage/time    Tue  Wed  Thu  Fri
Afton           9.0   8.0   10.40 2 pm 7/15   10.6 10.5 10.4 10.2

-                    Highest       24 hour change
-                    observed      in river stage
-                    stage in        (ft.) up to     Highest stage
-                    the last      latest observed    forecast in
-                     7 days            stage         next 7 days
Afton           10.55 3 am 7/15         0.55       10.60 7 am 7/17


&&

LAT...LON 4274 8910 4274 8903 4265 8899 4247 8902
      4248 8910 4261 8909


$$

MARQUARDT