Flood Warning Issued for Jefferson County, Wisconsin
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NOAA issued it on April 15, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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A Flood Warning is in effect for Jefferson County, Wisconsin, where minor flooding is occurring on the Rock River at Watertown, with major flooding forecast.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Jefferson County, Wisconsin
- Issued
- April 15, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS National Office
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Jefferson County, Wisconsin.
Alert Details
A Flood Warning has been issued by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI. It is effective from April 15, 2026, at 11:51 AM CDT.
Affected Areas
The warning affects Jefferson County, Wisconsin, specifically the Rock River at Watertown.
What You Should Do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Avoid flooded areas.
Expected Conditions
Minor flooding is occurring, and major flooding is forecast. The river stage is currently at 5.9 feet, with flood stage at 5.5 feet. It is expected to crest at 6.6 feet. Impacts include flooded streets and parks in Watertown.
Timeline
The alert is effective from April 15, 2026, at 11:51 AM CDT and expires on April 16, 2026, at 12:00 AM CDT. It is in effect from this morning until further notice.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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