Alertes en vigueur Avalon, WI

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drivecars through flooded areas.Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.The next statement will be issued this evening at 1045 PM CDT.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers inWisconsin...Illinois...Rock River At Afton affecting Winnebago and Rock Counties.* 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 homeon South Christian Road on the east side of the river in the Aftonarea. Minor erosional flood damage occurs to lowland andagricultural land adjacent to the river the Afton and Janesvilleareas. This level is the 20 percent chance flood meaning thatthere is a 20 percent chance in any given year of the riverreaching this level.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 10:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 9.5 feet.- Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet.- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hoursending at 10:00 AM CDT Sunday was 9.9 feet.- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.7feet just after midnight tonight.- Flood stage is 9.0 feet.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood