Rock River at Jefferson
Jefferson County, Wisconsin
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 15 ft
Floodwaters cut the City of Jefferson in half. The Main Street and Wisconsin Drive bridges are closed to traffic due to flooding around the bridges. Main St and Hwy 26 intersection closed. S Center Ave near river flooded. Riverview Dr flooded.
- 12 ft
Riverview Drive is closed due to floodwaters on the road. The Tensfeldt Park boat launch is closed. Intersection of S Main St and E Dane St is closed, and S Center Ave. Floodwaters affect highway K between Jefferson and Fort Atkinson. River's Edge Park flooded.
- 11.5 ft
Floodwaters affect Highway K between Jefferson and Fort Atkinson. Floodwaters affect some low lying residences and businesses in Jefferson. Water on road at Hwy 26 (Main St) and Hwy N (E Dane St) and S Center Ave. Riverview Drive near the wastewater plant is flooded and closed.
- 11 ft
Floodwaters affect low lying areas of residential and business property in Jefferson. Water approaches the intersection of Highway 26 (Main St) and County Road N (E Dane St). S Center Ave near the river flooded and Riverview Drive near the wastewater plant flooded. Park is flooded. The retention pond at S Main St and E Dane St is full.
- 10 ft
Water affects low lying areas of residential property in the City of Jefferson. Rock River Park and boat launch is affected near Hwy B in Johnson Creek. Goat Island is flooded.
- 9 ft
There is minor lowland flooding.
- 8 ft
Minor lowland flooding occurs.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 19, 2008 | 15.64 ft | — |
| Apr 1, 1979 | 12.84 ft | 10,300 cfs |
| Apr 20, 2013 | 12.31 ft | — |
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