Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI

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Flood Statement
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
953 PM CDT Sat Jul 6 2024

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

  Baraboo River At Reedsburg affecting Sauk County.

  Baraboo River Near Baraboo affecting Sauk and Columbia Counties.

  Rock River Near Lake Koshkonong affecting Jefferson and Rock
  Counties.

  Rock River At Jefferson affecting Jefferson County.

  South Branch Rock River At Waupun affecting Fond du Lac County.

  Rock River At Fort Atkinson affecting Jefferson County.

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

  Rock River At Afton affecting Winnebago and Rock Counties.

  Crawfish River At Milford affecting Jefferson County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 Sunday morning at 700 AM CDT.

&&

WIC111-071200-
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953 PM CDT Sat Jul 6 2024

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TOMORROW MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Baraboo River at Reedsburg.

* WHEN...Until tomorrow morning.

* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, There is general inundation of lowland in
  the Reedsburg area. The walking path adjacent to the river in Webb
  Park and Smith Conservancy is mostly covered with water.  The
  public works yard is under several inches of water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 13.9 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.0
    feet just after midnight tonight.
  - Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    14.0 feet on 10/03/2019.
  - 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 7 pm...
Location        stage stage     stage/time    Sun  Mon  Tue  Wed
Reedsburg       14.0  12.0  13.91 9 pm 7/06   13.1 10.6 9.3  8.7

-                    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
Reedsburg       13.95 4 pm 7/06         0.20       14.00 1 am 7/07


&&

LAT...LON 4354 9011 4358 9004 4355 8996 4352 8991
      4348 8998 4352 9006


$$

WIC021-111-071500-
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/BABW3.1.ER.240705T0615Z.240705T2130Z.240709T0142Z.NO/
953 PM CDT Sat Jul 6 2024

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY TUESDAY MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Baraboo River near Baraboo.

* WHEN...Until early Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, If Wisconsin River at Portage up to 17
  feet also, water approaches gravel of I-39 off ramp to Cascade Mt
  Rd. There is widespread flooding of agricultural land.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 17.7 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 9:00 PM CDT Saturday was 17.8 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.7
    feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below
    flood stage Monday evening.
  - Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    17.7 feet on 03/22/1972.
  - 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 7 pm...
Location        stage stage     stage/time    Sun  Mon  Tue  Wed
Baraboo         16.0  14.0  17.67 9 pm 7/06   17.4 16.2 13.0 11.2

-                    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
Baraboo         17.82 4 pm 7/05        -0.08       17.70 1 am 7/07


&&

LAT...LON 4342 8965 4351 8967 4353 8964 4354 8957
      4349 8945 4347 8957


$$

WIC055-105-071500-
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/NVLW3.1.ER.240613T1822Z.240707T0600Z.240710T0600Z.NO/
953 PM CDT Sat Jul 6 2024

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL WEDNESDAY MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Rock River near Lake Koshkonong.

* WHEN...Until Wednesday morning.

* 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 9:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 10.1 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 9:00 PM CDT Saturday was 10.1 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.1
    feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below
    flood stage early Wednesday morning.
  - 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 7 pm...
Location        stage stage     stage/time    Sun  Mon  Tue  Wed
Lake Koshkonong 10.0  9.0   10.08 9 pm 7/06   10.1 10.0 10.0 9.9

-                    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 7 pm 7/06         0.01       10.10 7 pm 7/07


&&

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


$$

WIC055-071500-
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953 PM CDT Sat Jul 6 2024

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TUESDAY MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Rock River at Jefferson.

* WHEN...Until Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Water affects low lying areas of
  residential property in the City of Jefferson. Rock River Park and
  boat launch is affected north of town near Hwy B.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 10.0 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 9:00 PM CDT Saturday was 10.1 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.1
    feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below
    flood stage early Tuesday morning.
  - Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    10.3 feet on 04/05/2007.
  - 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 7 pm...
Location        stage stage     stage/time    Sun  Mon  Tue  Wed
Jefferson       10.0  8.0   10.04 9 pm 7/06   10.1 10.0 9.7  9.6

-                    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
Jefferson       10.1  9 pm 7/05        -0.04       10.10 1 am 7/08


&&

LAT...LON 4304 8886 4304 8876 4300 8876 4297 8878
      4297 8887 4301 8887


$$

WIC039-071500-
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/WPNW3.1.ER.240705T1947Z.240706T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
953 PM CDT Sat Jul 6 2024

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

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.

* WHERE...South Branch Rock River at Waupun.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 6.0 feet, Floodwaters affect a picnic area and park
  near the river. Gateway Dr. is flooded and closed.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 6.3 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 4.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 9:00 PM CDT Saturday was 6.9 feet.
  - Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
  - Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    6.3 feet on 08/08/2021.
  - 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
Waupun          6.0   4.0   6.25  9 pm 7/06   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
Waupun          6.85  7 am 7/06        -0.43         Not Available


&&

LAT...LON 4362 8886 4370 8881 4367 8868 4363 8864
      4357 8871 4362 8880


$$

WIC055-071500-
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/FATW3.1.ER.240705T1855Z.240707T0600Z.240709T0000Z.NO/
953 PM CDT Sat Jul 6 2024

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Rock River at Fort Atkinson.

* WHEN...Until early Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 16.1 feet, Floodwaters affect some park land and boat
  launches in the Fort Atkinson area. This level is the 20 percent
  chance flood meaning that there is a 20 percent chance in any
  given year of the river reaching this level.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 16.0 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 14.5 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.1
    feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below
    flood stage Monday evening.
  - Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    16.2 feet on 08/29/2007.
  - 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 7 pm...
Location        stage stage     stage/time    Sun  Mon  Tue  Wed
Fort Atkinson   16.0  14.5  15.99 8 pm 7/06   16.1 16.0 15.8 15.7

-                    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
Fort Atkinson   16.02 12 pm 7/06        0.02       16.10 7 pm 7/07


&&

LAT...LON 4300 8887 4293 8873 4287 8878 4283 8883
      4293 8897 4295 8892


$$

WIC055-071500-
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953 PM CDT Sat Jul 6 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Crawfish River at Milford.

* WHEN...Until Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 8.2 feet, There is widespread flooding of
  agricultural land and lowland. There is widespread flooding in
  Riverbend Campground, about 5 miles upstream of Milford. This
  level is considered to be about a 20 percent chance flood meaning
  there is a 20 percent chance in any given year of the river
  reaching this level.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:45 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 8.0 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 8:45 PM CDT Saturday was 8.1 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    Friday morning and continue falling to 6.5 feet Saturday,
    July 13.
  - Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    8.0 feet on 04/15/2008.
  - 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 7 pm...
Location        stage stage     stage/time    Sun  Mon  Tue  Wed
Milford         7.0   5.0   8.02  8 pm 7/06   8.0  7.9  7.7  7.5

-                    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         8.22  1 am 6/30        -0.04       8.00  7 am 7/08


&&

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


$$

WIC027-071500-
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953 PM CDT Sat Jul 6 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 9:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 10.7 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 9:00 PM CDT Saturday was 10.7 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
    10.7 feet on 03/12/2009.
  - 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   10.72 9 pm 7/06   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 10.74 12 pm 7/06        0.01         Not Available


&&

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


$$

ILC201-WIC105-071500-
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/AFTW3.1.ER.240621T1815Z.240705T1015Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
953 PM CDT Sat Jul 6 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 10.1 feet, Floodwaters affect the property of a home
  on South Christian Road on the east side of the river in the Afton
  area. Minor erosional flood damage occurs to lowland and
  agricultural land adjacent to the river the Afton and Janesville
  areas. This level is the 20 percent chance flood meaning that
  there is a 20 percent chance in any given year of the river
  reaching this level.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 9.9 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 9:00 PM CDT Saturday was 9.9 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 9.1 feet
    Saturday, July 13.
  - Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    9.9 feet on 01/26/2019.
  - 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 7 pm...
Location        stage stage     stage/time    Sun  Mon  Tue  Wed
Afton           9.0   8.0   9.85  9 pm 7/06   9.8  9.7  9.6  9.6

-                    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           10.03 5 am 7/05         0.03       9.80  1 pm 7/08


&&

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


$$

CMILLER