The rain has raised the already high rivers to flood stage. Be prepared for changing conditions. We'll have a daily update for the duration of the flood conditions.
Here's the latest from the National Weather Service:
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MILWAUKEE/SULLIVAN WI
916 PM CDT TUE MAR 24 2009
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN
WISCONSIN...
ROCK RIVER AT JEFFERSON AFFECTING JEFFERSON COUNTY
ROCK RIVER AT FORT ATKINSON AFFECTING JEFFERSON COUNTY
ROCK RIVER AT NEWVILLE AFFECTING ROCK AND JEFFERSON COUNTIES
ROCK RIVER AT AFTON AFFECTING ROCK COUNTY
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE ROCK RIVER AT JEFFERSON.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT 0815 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.1 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 10.9 FEET BY
FRIDAY MORNING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 11.3 FEET...FLOODWATERS AFFECT LOW LYING AREAS OF
RESIDENTIAL AND BUSINESS PROPERTY IN JEFFERSON...INCLUDING THE
BURGER CORNER RESTAURANT AND RIVERVIEW DRIVE IN THE AREA OF THE
WASTEWATER PLANT. A STAGE OF 11.3 FEET IS ABOUT A 5 YEAR FLOOD.
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE ROCK RIVER AT FORT ATKINSON.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT 0840 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 6.2 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 6.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 6.9 FEET BY
THURSDAY EVENING THEN BEGIN FALLING.
* IMPACT...AT 6.9 FEET...THE RIVER WALKWAY IN FORT ATKINSON BECOMES
FLOODED.
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE ROCK RIVER AT NEWVILLE.
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT 0800 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 10.7 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 11.3 FEET BY
MONDAY MORNING. ADDITIONAL RISES MAY BE POSSIBLE THEREAFTER.
* IMPACT...AT 11.3 FEET...THERE IS KNEE-DEEP WATER OVER BLACKHAWK
ROAD. LAMP ROAD ON WEST SIDE OF RIVER ALSO BECOMES FLOODED. LAKE
KOSHKONONG MERGES WITH MUD LAKE TO THE EAST OF LAKE KOSHKONONG.
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SULLIVAN HAS ISSUED A
* FLOOD WATCH FOR
THE CRAWFISH RIVER AT MILFORD.
* FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 0800 PM TUESDAY THE STAGE WAS 6.52 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS POSSIBLE.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 7.0 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE MAY BE REACHED BY EARLY THURSDAY MORNING.
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· Okauchee Lake: Shore fishing is available at the public boat landing. Take HWY 16 to the Sawyer Road exit. Turn left at the T-intersection, and drive through the town of Okauchee. At the clock tower, veer left and then go about a ¼ mile to Road T, which is a right hand turn. Free parking for cars is available.
· Moose Lake: Shore and pier fishing is available at the Moose Lake Public Launch area. This launch has been improved over the last few years and a nice park like area is available to shore fisherman. The Launch area is just off Highway C, across from Cedar Bay road.
· Lac La Belle: Public Fishing Pier Located in Memorial Park in downtown Oconomowoc.
· Nashotah Park: Just off of the corner of HWY C and HWY R in Nashotah there is a park and ride. Across HWY R, there is a low fence that marks access to the Forest Lake area of Nashotah Park. Anglers have to hike down the hill, but the entire shoreline of the small lake is available for shore-fishing.
· Fowler Lake: There is space for shore fishing by the Labelle/Fowler Dam, at the boat landing and in the Riverside Park. The lake is just off HWY 16 in Downtown Oconomowoc. The boat landing is behind city hall.
· Nagawicka Lake: Two areas allow public shore fishing access. There is some space at the public launch in the County Park off of HWY 83 near Delafield. A second option allows you to access St John's Bay and a section of the Bark River. Take HWY C to where the Military Academy is. There is a small park just south of downtown Delafield on the east side of the road.
· Pewaukee Lake: Located in Nagawaukee County Park on the west side of the lake. From I-94, north on State Highway 83 for 1/8 mile, east on County Highway DR 1 1/2 miles, north on County Highway E to park entrance. Park fee is charged. There is also a public fishing pier along the city strip near the beach on the east end.
·Ottawa Lake: Located in the Southern Unit of the Kettle Moraine State Forest. From State Highway 67, west on County Highway ZZ for 1/3 mile to park entrance. State Park sticker required for entry.
· Paradise Springs: Located in the Southern Unit of the Kettle Moraine State Forest. From downtown Eagle, west 1 mile on State Highway 59 to County Highway N, north on N for about 1/2 mile to site. State Park sticker required for entry. Artificial lures only.
·Lower Phantom Lake: Located in Phantom Glen Park. From County Highway ES, west on Andrews Street to park entrance.
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Local Shore Fishing Locations
· Okauchee Lake: Shore fishing is available at the public boat landing. Take HWY 16 to the Sawyer Road exit. Turn left at the T-intersection, and drive through the town of Okauchee. At the clock tower, veer left and then go about a ¼ mile to Road T, which is a right hand turn. Free parking for cars is available.
· Moose Lake: Shore and pier fishing is available at the Moose Lake Public Launch area. This launch has been improved over the last few years and a nice park like area is available to shore fisherman. The Launch area is just off Highway C, across from Cedar Bay road.
· Lac La Belle: Public Fishing Pier Located in Memorial Park in downtown Oconomowoc.
· Nashotah Park: Just off of the corner of HWY C and HWY R in Nashotah there is a park and ride. Across HWY R, there is a low fence that marks access to the Forest Lake area of Nashotah Park. Anglers have to hike down the hill, but the entire shoreline of the small lake is available for shore-fishing.
· Fowler Lake: There is space for shore fishing by the Labelle/Fowler Dam, at the boat landing and in the Riverside Park. The lake is just off HWY 16 in Downtown Oconomowoc. The boat landing is behind city hall.
· Nagawicka Lake: Two areas allow public shore fishing access. There is some space at the public launch in the County Park off of HWY 83 near Delafield. A second option allows you to access St John's Bay and a section of the Bark River. Take HWY C to where the Military Academy is. There is a small park just south of downtown Delafield on the east side of the road.
· Pewaukee Lake: Located in Nagawaukee County Park on the west side of the lake. From I-94, north on State Highway 83 for 1/8 mile, east on County Highway DR 1 1/2 miles, north on County Highway E to park entrance. Park fee is charged. There is also a public fishing pier along the city strip near the beach on the east end.
·Ottawa Lake: Located in the Southern Unit of the Kettle Moraine State Forest. From State Highway 67, west on County Highway ZZ for 1/3 mile to park entrance. State Park sticker required for entry.
· Paradise Springs: Located in the Southern Unit of the Kettle Moraine State Forest. From downtown Eagle, west 1 mile on State Highway 59 to County Highway N, north on N for about 1/2 mile to site. State Park sticker required for entry. Artificial lures only.
·Lower Phantom Lake: Located in Phantom Glen Park. From County Highway ES, west on Andrews Street to park entrance.
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