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River Flood Warning 7, NWS Milwaukee, WI

March 1, 2023Green County, Rock County, Wisconsin; Winnebago County, Illinois

NWS Milwaukee, WI issued this river flood warning at Mar 1, 2023, 10:23 AM CST for Green County, Rock County, Wisconsin; Winnebago County, Illinois. It took effect at Mar 1, 2023, 9:53 PM CST. It was in force for 32 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Mar 1, 2023, 10:23 AM CST (16:23 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 1, 2023, 9:53 PM CST
Expired
Mar 3, 2023, 6:00 AM CST
In force
32 hr
Issued by
NWS Milwaukee, WI
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
Minor

Counties Winnebago County, IL, Green County, WI, Rock County, WI

The radar

The Milwaukee radar (KMKX), 79 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 16:22 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The river

Written for the forecast point Sugar River at Brodhead (BROW3). The gauge peaked at 5.18 ft at Mar 2, 2023, 6:00 AM CST.

actionminormoderate46803/0103/0203/0303/04
Action stage
4.5 ft
Minor stage
5 ft
Moderate stage
8 ft
Major stage
10 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 05436500, one reading an hour, from a day before the product to a day after it ended. Flood stages are today's.

The text

As transmitted.

344 
WGUS43 KMKX 011623
FLWMKX

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
1023 AM CST Wed Mar 1 2023

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

  Sugar River At Brodhead affecting Winnebago, Rock and Green 
  Counties.  Sugar River At Brodhead affecting Winnebago, Rock and 
  Green
  Counties.



Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued this evening at 1030 PM CST.

&&

ILC201-WIC045-105-020430-
/O.NEW.KMKX.FL.W.0007.230302T0600Z-230303T1200Z/
/BROW3.1.RS.230228T1120Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
/O.CAN.KMKX.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-230304T0900Z/
1023 AM CST Wed Mar 1 2023

...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT TO FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...The Flood Warning continues for
  the Sugar River At Brodhead.

* WHERE...Sugar River at Brodhead.

* WHEN...From late tonight to Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 5.0 feet, Some roads become flooded about 6 miles 
  downstream in Avon Township in Rock County. In the Avon Bottoms 
  area of Rock County, some minor flooding develops in Sugar River 
  Park, including the boat ramp.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:00 AM CST Wednesday the stage was 4.6 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 4.5 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    just after midnight tonight to a crest of 5.1 feet tomorrow
    morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Friday
    morning.
  - Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    5.1 feet on 07/15/2017.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

The Flood Warning continues for
  the Sugar River At Brodhead.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:00 AM CST Wednesday the stage was 4.6 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 4.5 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    just after midnight tonight to a crest of 5.1 feet tomorrow
    morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Friday
    morning.
  - 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 12 pm...   
Location        stage stage     stage/time    Thu  Fri  Sat  Sun   
Brodhead        5.0   4.5   4.57  9 am 3/01   5.1  4.8  4.0  3.6   
Brodhead        5.0   4.5   4.57  9 am 3/01   5.1  4.8  4.0  3.6   

-                    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    
Brodhead        4.57  9 am 3/01         0.66       5.10  6 am 3/02   
Brodhead        4.57  9 am 3/01         0.66       5.10  6 am 3/02   


&&

LAT...LON 4263 8944 4266 8937 4257 8932 4248 8919
      4241 8921 4249 8938


$$

KUROSKI
7 follow-up statements
123 
WGUS83 KMKX 012042
FLSMKX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
242 PM CST Wed Mar 1 2023

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

  Sugar River At Brodhead affecting Green, Rock and Winnebago 
  Counties.



.The combination of recent rains and snowmelt is resulting in rises 
on area rivers.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive 
cars through flooded areas.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued late tonight at 245 AM CST.

&&

ILC201-WIC045-105-020845-
/O.CON.KMKX.FL.W.0007.230302T0600Z-230303T1200Z/
/BROW3.1.RS.230228T1120Z.230302T1200Z.230303T0600Z.NO/
242 PM CST Wed Mar 1 2023

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT TO FRIDAY 
MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Sugar River at Brodhead.

* WHEN...From late tonight to Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 5.0 feet, Some roads become flooded about 6 miles 
  downstream in Avon Township in Rock County. In the Avon Bottoms 
  area of Rock County, some minor flooding develops in Sugar River 
  Park, including the boat ramp.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 1:00 PM CST Wednesday the stage was 4.7 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 4.5 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    just after midnight tonight to a crest of 5.1 feet tomorrow
    morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Friday
    morning.
  - Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    5.1 feet on 07/15/2017.
  - 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 12 pm...   
Location        stage stage     stage/time    Thu  Fri  Sat  Sun   
Brodhead        5.0   4.5   4.74  1 pm 3/01   5.1  4.8  4.0  3.6   

-                    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    
Brodhead        4.74  1 pm 3/01         0.80       5.10  6 am 3/02   


&&

LAT...LON 4263 8944 4266 8937 4257 8932 4248 8919
      4241 8921 4249 8938


$$

PC
787 
WGUS83 KMKX 020353
FLSMKX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
953 PM CST Wed Mar 1 2023

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in 
Wisconsin...Illinois...

  Sugar River At Brodhead affecting Green, Rock and Winnebago 
  Counties.

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

  Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Kenosha and Lake 
  Counties.



.Heavy rain that fell Monday along with snow melt has caused rivers 
to rise.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive 
cars through flooded areas.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued Thursday morning at 1000 AM CST.

&&

ILC201-WIC045-105-021600-
/O.EXT.KMKX.FL.W.0007.230302T0353Z-230303T1200Z/
/BROW3.1.RS.230228T1120Z.230302T1200Z.230303T0600Z.NO/
953 PM CST Wed Mar 1 2023

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING TO FRIDAY MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Sugar River at Brodhead.

* WHEN...From this evening to Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 5.0 feet, Some roads become flooded about 6 miles 
  downstream in Avon Township in Rock County. In the Avon Bottoms 
  area of Rock County, some minor flooding develops in Sugar River 
  Park, including the boat ramp.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:00 PM CST Wednesday the stage was 5.0 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 4.5 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 8:00 PM CST Wednesday was 5.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 5.2
    feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage
    early Friday morning.
  - Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    5.2 feet on 04/04/1983.
  - 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 12 am...   
Location        stage stage     stage/time    Fri  Sat  Sun  Mon   
Brodhead        5.0   4.5   5.01  8 pm 3/01   5.0  4.5  4.0  3.6   

-                    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    
Brodhead        5.01  8 pm 3/01         0.91       5.20  6 am 3/02   


&&

LAT...LON 4263 8944 4266 8937 4257 8932 4248 8919
      4241 8921 4249 8938


$$

ILC097-WIC059-021600-
/O.CON.KMKX.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/NMSW3.1.RS.230228T1137Z.230304T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
953 PM CST Wed Mar 1 2023

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

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

* WHERE...Fox River Lower near New Munster.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 12.2 feet, Water is up to the first floor levels of 
  some homes in the Town of Wheatland and Village of Salem Lakes 
  area along Riverside Drive and Shorewood Drive.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:00 PM CST Wednesday the stage was 12.0 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 8:00 PM CST Wednesday was 12.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.5
    feet early Saturday afternoon.
  - Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    12.4 feet on 05/01/2020.
  - 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 12 am...   
Location        stage stage     stage/time    Fri  Sat  Sun  Mon   
New Munster     11.0  10.0  11.95 8 pm 3/01   11.9 12.3 12.5 12.1  

-                    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    
New Munster     11.95 8 pm 3/01         0.14       12.50 12 pm 3/04  


&&

LAT...LON 4262 8830 4262 8817 4255 8814 4246 8814
      4245 8824 4255 8824


$$

BOXELL
916 
WGUS83 KMKX 021019
FLSMKX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
419 AM CST Thu Mar 2 2023

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

  Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Lake and Kenosha 
  Counties.

  Sugar River At Brodhead affecting Winnebago, Rock and Green 
  Counties.



.Heavy rain that fell Monday along with snow melt has caused rivers 
to rise.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive 
cars through flooded areas.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 430 PM CST.

&&

ILC201-WIC045-105-022230-
/O.CON.KMKX.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-230303T1200Z/
/BROW3.1.RS.230228T1120Z.230302T1200Z.230303T0600Z.NO/
419 AM CST Thu Mar 2 2023

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

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

* WHERE...Sugar River at Brodhead.

* WHEN...Until tomorrow morning.

* IMPACTS...At 5.0 feet, Some roads become flooded about 6 miles 
  downstream in Avon Township in Rock County. In the Avon Bottoms 
  area of Rock County, some minor flooding develops in Sugar River 
  Park, including the boat ramp.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 3:00 AM CST Thursday the stage was 5.2 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 4.5 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 3:00 AM CST Thursday was 5.2 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 5.2
    feet this morning. It will then fall below flood stage just
    after midnight tonight.
  - Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    5.2 feet on 04/04/1983.
  - 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 6 am...    
Location        stage stage     stage/time    Fri  Sat  Sun  Mon   
Brodhead        5.0   4.5   5.15  3 am 3/02   4.9  4.4  3.9  3.5   

-                    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    
Brodhead        5.16  2 am 3/02         0.83       5.20  12 pm 3/02  


&&

LAT...LON 4263 8944 4266 8937 4257 8932 4248 8919
      4241 8921 4249 8938


$$

ILC097-WIC059-022230-
/O.CON.KMKX.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/NMSW3.1.RS.230228T1137Z.230304T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
419 AM CST Thu Mar 2 2023

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

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

* WHERE...Fox River Lower near New Munster.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 12.2 feet, Water is up to the first floor levels of 
  some homes in the Town of Wheatland and Village of Salem Lakes 
  area along Riverside Drive and Shorewood Drive.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 3:00 AM CST Thursday the stage was 11.9 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 3:00 AM CST Thursday was 12.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.5
    feet early Saturday afternoon.
  - Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    12.4 feet on 05/01/2020.
  - 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 6 am...    
Location        stage stage     stage/time    Fri  Sat  Sun  Mon   
New Munster     11.0  10.0  11.94 3 am 3/02   11.9 12.4 12.4 12.0  

-                    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    
New Munster     11.95 9 pm 3/01         0.08       12.50 12 am 3/05  


&&

LAT...LON 4262 8830 4262 8817 4255 8814 4246 8814
      4245 8824 4255 8824


$$

HANSEN
830 
WGUS83 KMKX 021807
FLSMKX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
1207 PM CST Thu Mar 2 2023

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

  Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Kenosha and Lake 
  Counties.

  Sugar River At Brodhead affecting Rock, Winnebago and Green 
  Counties.



.Rivers continue to increase from rainfall earlier this week as well 
as continued snow melt.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive 
cars through flooded areas.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued later this afternoon or this 
evening.late tonight at 1215 AM CST.

&&

ILC201-WIC045-105-030615-
/O.CON.KMKX.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-230303T1200Z/
/BROW3.1.RS.230228T1120Z.230302T1800Z.230303T0900Z.NO/
1207 PM CST Thu Mar 2 2023

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

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

* WHERE...Sugar River at Brodhead.

* WHEN...Until tomorrow morning.

* IMPACTS...At 5.0 feet, Some roads become flooded about 6 miles 
  downstream in Avon Township in Rock County. In the Avon Bottoms 
  area of Rock County, some minor flooding develops in Sugar River 
  Park, including the boat ramp.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 11:00 AM CST Thursday the stage was 5.2 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 4.5 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 11:00 AM CST Thursday was 5.2 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 5.2
    feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late
    tonight.
  - Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    5.2 feet on 04/04/1983.
  - 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 12 pm...   
Location        stage stage     stage/time    Fri  Sat  Sun  Mon   
Brodhead        5.0   4.5   5.16  11 am 3/02  4.8  4.2  3.8  3.4   

-                    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    
Brodhead        5.18  8 am 3/02         0.55       5.20  12 pm 3/02  


&&

LAT...LON 4263 8944 4266 8937 4257 8932 4248 8919
      4241 8921 4249 8938


$$

ILC097-WIC059-030615-
/O.CON.KMKX.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/NMSW3.1.RS.230228T1137Z.230305T0000Z.230309T0600Z.NO/
1207 PM CST Thu Mar 2 2023

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

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

* WHERE...Fox River Lower near New Munster.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 12.2 feet, Water is up to the first floor levels of 
  some homes in the Town of Wheatland and Village of Salem Lakes 
  area along Riverside Drive and Shorewood Drive.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 11:00 AM CST Thursday the stage was 11.9 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 11:00 AM CST Thursday was 12.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.2
    feet Saturday evening. It will then fall below flood stage
    early Thursday morning.
  - Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    12.2 feet on 06/13/2001.
  - 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 12 pm...   
Location        stage stage     stage/time    Fri  Sat  Sun  Mon   
New Munster     11.0  10.0  11.93 11 am 3/02  11.9 12.1 12.1 11.8  

-                    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    
New Munster     11.95 9 pm 3/01         0.01       12.20 6 pm 3/04   


&&

LAT...LON 4262 8830 4262 8817 4255 8814 4246 8814
      4245 8824 4255 8824


$$

KUROSKI
618 
WGUS83 KMKX 022058
FLSMKX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
258 PM CST Thu Mar 2 2023

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in 
Wisconsin...Illinois...

  Sugar River At Brodhead affecting Rock, Winnebago and Green 
  Counties.



.Heavy rain will fall on a deep primed snowpack leading to the melt 
increasing. Flows in rivers will increase quickly and reach critical 
levels.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive 
cars through flooded areas.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued late tonight at 300 AM CST.

&&

ILC201-WIC045-105-030900-
/O.EXT.KMKX.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-230303T1500Z/
/BROW3.1.RS.230228T1120Z.230302T1800Z.230303T0900Z.NO/
258 PM CST Thu Mar 2 2023

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

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

* WHERE...Sugar River at Brodhead.

* WHEN...Until late tomorrow morning.

* IMPACTS...At 5.0 feet, Some roads become flooded about 6 miles 
  downstream in Avon Township in Rock County. In the Avon Bottoms 
  area of Rock County, some minor flooding develops in Sugar River 
  Park, including the boat ramp.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 2:00 PM CST Thursday the stage was 5.1 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 4.5 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 2:00 PM CST Thursday was 5.2 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to slowly fall below flood
    stage late tonight or early Friday morning.
  - Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    5.2 feet on 04/04/1983.
  - 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 12 pm...   
Location        stage stage     stage/time    Fri  Sat  Sun  Mon   
Brodhead        5.0   4.5   5.12  2 pm 3/02   4.8  4.2  3.8  3.4   

-                    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    
Brodhead        5.18  8 am 3/02         0.34       5.20  12 pm 3/02  


&&

LAT...LON 4263 8944 4266 8937 4257 8932 4248 8919
      4241 8921 4249 8938


$$
648 
WGUS83 KMKX 030131
FLSMKX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
731 PM CST Thu Mar 2 2023

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

  Sugar River At Brodhead affecting Winnebago, Rock and Green 
  Counties.



.The combination of recent rains and snowmelt is resulting in rises 
on area rivers.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive 
cars through flooded areas.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued Friday morning at 600 AM CST.

&&

ILC201-WIC045-105-031200-
/O.EXT.KMKX.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-230303T1200Z/
/BROW3.1.RS.230228T1120Z.230302T1800Z.230303T0600Z.NO/
731 PM CST Thu Mar 2 2023

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

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

* WHERE...Sugar River at Brodhead.

* WHEN...Until tomorrow morning.

* IMPACTS...At 5.0 feet, Some roads become flooded about 6 miles 
  downstream in Avon Township in Rock County. In the Avon Bottoms 
  area of Rock County, some minor flooding develops in Sugar River 
  Park, including the boat ramp.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 7:00 PM CST Thursday the stage was 5.0 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 4.5 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 7:00 PM CST Thursday was 5.2 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    just after midnight tonight and continue falling to 2.3 feet
    Thursday evening.
  - Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    5.0 feet on 02/12/2009.
  - 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 6 pm...    
Location        stage stage     stage/time    Fri  Sat  Sun  Mon   
Brodhead        5.0   4.5   5.02  7 pm 3/02   4.6  3.8  3.5  3.1   

-                    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    
Brodhead        5.18  8 am 3/02         0.06       5.00  12 am 3/03  


&&

LAT...LON 4263 8944 4266 8937 4257 8932 4248 8919
      4241 8921 4249 8938


$$
184 
WGUS83 KMKX 031025
FLSMKX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
425 AM CST Fri Mar 3 2023

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

  Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Kenosha and Lake 
  Counties.

...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in 
Wisconsin...Illinois...

  Sugar River At Brodhead affecting Rock, Winnebago and Green 
  Counties.



.Rivers continue to increase from rainfall earlier this week as well 
as continued snow melt.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

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 early this morning at 530 AM CST.

&&

ILC201-WIC045-105-031130-
/O.CAN.KMKX.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-230303T1025Z/
/BROW3.1.RS.230228T1120Z.230302T1800Z.230303T0215Z.NO/
425 AM CST Fri Mar 3 2023

...FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Sugar River At Brodhead.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 3:00 AM CST Friday the stage was 4.8 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 4.5 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected fall below bankfull stage
    late tonight.
  - 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 6 am...    
Location        stage stage     stage/time    Sat  Sun  Mon  Tue   
Brodhead        5.0   4.5   4.80  3 am 3/03   4.2  3.7  3.3  2.9   

-                    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    
Brodhead        5.18  8 am 3/02        -0.37       5.00  12 am 3/03  


&&

LAT...LON 4263 8944 4266 8937 4257 8932 4248 8919
      4241 8921 4249 8938


$$

ILC097-WIC059-032230-
/O.CON.KMKX.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-230307T0600Z/
/NMSW3.1.RS.230228T1137Z.230302T0300Z.230307T0000Z.NO/
425 AM CST Fri Mar 3 2023

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

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

* WHERE...Fox River Lower near New Munster.

* WHEN...Until early Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 11.8 feet, Floodwaters surround a home at the 
  intersection of Highway 50 and Highway W in the Town of Wheatland 
  area. Water is about 8 inches deep over 77th Street in the Town of 
  Wheatland area. Water is in the back yards of some homes in the 
  Village of Salem Lakes area. This level is the 50 percent chance 
  flood meaning there is a 50 percent chance in any given year of 
  the river reaching this level.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 3:00 AM CST Friday the stage was 11.8 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 3:00 AM CST Friday was 11.9 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected slowly fall and fall below
    flood stage Monday evening.
  - Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    11.7 feet on 05/10/2019.
  - 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 6 am...    
Location        stage stage     stage/time    Sat  Sun  Mon  Tue   
New Munster     11.0  10.0  11.77 3 am 3/03   11.8 11.6 11.2 10.9  

-                    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    
New Munster     11.95 9 pm 3/01        -0.17       11.90 12 pm 3/03  


&&

LAT...LON 4262 8830 4262 8817 4255 8814 4246 8814
      4245 8824 4255 8824


$$

HANSEN

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this river flood warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Milwaukee, WI wrote its last area forecast discussion before this river flood warning went out at Mar 1, 10:13 AM CST, 10 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Mar 1, 10:13 AM CST, 10 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion...UPDATED
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
1013 AM CST Wed Mar 1 2023

.UPDATE...
(Issued 1013 AM CST Wed Mar 1 2023)

Low clouds have moved into southern WI this morning, but they will
move out as soon as a weak front associated with an upper wave
kicks through from west to east through early afternoon. Once
south to southwest winds increase, clouds will rise and decrease.
There is an area of higher reflectivity on radar which is light
snow or sprinkles that will clip portions of south central WI
like Wisconsin Dells and Montello over the next two hours. A brief
reduction in visibility and a dusting on surfaces is expected
with this band.

The 12z models are rolling in and there are still large
discrepancies between the solutions. It comes down to a phasing of
the upper wave or not phasing.

Cronce

&&

.SHORT TERM...
(Issued 335 AM CST Wed Mar 1 2023)

Today through Thursday:

An area of rain and snow continues to dissipate and exit across
southeast Wisconsin this morning in response to ongoing warm air
advection. As this area of lift gradually wanes and the axis of
better moisture transport moves east of the area, this area of
precipitation will continue to diminish this morning. There are
some very light returns showing up across southwest Wisconsin,
which may end up being some drizzle at times through the morning
hours. However, soundings aren't overly excitable for drizzle
chances for opted to leave it out for now. The back edge of this
stratus is moving across north-central Iowa this morning, thus
clearing should sneak into at least far southern Wisconsin later
this afternoon and pivot eastward this evening. Temperatures today
will warm into the 40s, perhaps into the lower 50s across
southern Wisconsin where better chances for clearing will take
place this afternoon.

Later this evening and into the overnight hours, the compact
surface low currently moving east across South Dakota will weaken
and move east across Wisconsin. As this low moves to our north,
we may get clipped with some light rain or snow up across central
Wisconsin. Cold air advection works into the area as this low
passes through the region tonight into Thursday, ushering in
colder air and breezy north winds. These breezy winds will relax
throughout the day on Thursday and become northeasterly as high
pressure moves east over the Upper Great Lakes. With this pocket
of colder air aloft overhead on Thursday, expect high temperatures
on Thursday to warm mainly into the 30s.

Anderson

&&

.LONG TERM...
(Issued 335 AM CST Wed Mar 1 2023)

Thursday night through Tuesday:

For the extended forecast attention turns to Friday for a low
pressure system to track through the Great Lakes Region bringing
a chance for snow. Unfortunately there is a bimodal distribution
between the GEFS and ECMWF members that all rely on the track of
the low. Frontogenesis, warm air advection, positive vorticity
advection, and moisture associated with the low may bring
accumulating snow to southeast Wisconsin or accumulating snow may
remain just southeast of the area. A slight shift in the low track
will make a significant difference in who sees snow and who does
not, it will also determine the strength of the northeasterly
winds over the area as well. As a result in the different
solutions accumulations vary over a large range. Definitely a
situation to keep up to date with the forecast.

Good news is Saturday is looking dry, maybe will even see some
sunshine with highs in the upper 30s to low 40s. A push of
positive vorticity advection, warm air advection, and an 850mb low
level jet will bring us another chance for precipitation Saturday
night into Monday. Precipitation looks to be a wintry mix with the
rain/snow line over the area. Further into next week we could see
a period of dry conditions with an upper level ridge overhead, but
colder temperatures will also be possible as seen in the ensemble
members.

RAH

&&

.AVIATION...
(Issued 1013 AM CST Wed Mar 1 2023)

Ceilings are a mix of LIFR, IFR AND MVFR this morning. A brief
period of light snow or sprinkles will track across portions of
south central WI between now and 1 PM, likely remaining just
north of KMSN. A brief reduction in visibility and a dusting of
snow would be possible. Look for clearing skies at least south of
I-94 for a time this afternoon as south to southwest winds kick
in.

A surface low moves through this evening, this will bring winds
around to the west and northwest and eventually the north
overnight. Winds will increase in speed on the backside of this
surface low this evening and through tonight. Some light
precipitation is possible at KSBM as this low moves through
tonight.

Anderson/Cronce

&&

.MARINE...
(Issued 335 AM CST Wed Mar 1 2023)

A weakening surface low will track east across Lake Michigan
tonight. Ahead of this low, winds become east-southeast today and
then west-northwest to northerly as the low exits over Lake
Michigan tonight. Winds behind the surface low will increase to
around 20 to 30 knots. Some of these gustier winds may work into
the nearshore waters, thus we will need to keep an eye out small
craft conditions tonight. Waves of 4 to 5 feet then build into the
nearshore waters on Thursday as north to northeast winds persist,
thus small craft conditions look more favorable due to waves on
Thursday.

Northeast gales look possible Friday into Friday night, but there
remains a lot of uncertainty in the track of this next surface low
and thus how strong these northeast winds will get. We may need a
Gale Watch for the southern half or third of the lake as we get
closer. Winds will gradually wane and become west to northwest
this weekend at around 10 to 20 knots. Early next week, another
low passing through the region may allow for an uptick in easterly
winds.

Anderson

&&

.MKX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WI...None.
LM...None.
&&

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Hazardous weather outlook, Mar 1, 2:42 AM CST, 7 hours 41 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
242 AM CST Wed Mar 1 2023

WIZ046-047-051-052-056>060-062>072-020845-
Marquette-Green Lake-Fond du Lac-Sheboygan-Sauk-Columbia-Dodge-
Washington-Ozaukee-Iowa-Dane-Jefferson-Waukesha-Milwaukee-
Lafayette-Green-Rock-Walworth-Racine-Kenosha-
242 AM CST Wed Mar 1 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of east central Wisconsin,
south central Wisconsin and southeast Wisconsin.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Some area rivers will be in or may reach minor flood stage.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday

Some area rivers may reach minor flood stage this week.

There is a chance for snow Friday into Friday night.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed.

LMZ643>646-020845-
Sheboygan to Port Washington WI-
Port Washington to North Point Light WI-
North Point Light to Wind Point WI-
Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL-
242 AM CST Wed Mar 1 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the nearshore waters from
Sheboygan Wisconsin to Winthrop Harbor Illinois.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Northwest to north winds may gust to 25 knots at times late
tonight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday

Small craft conditions are possible on Thursday, mainly due to
waves of 4 to 5 feet within some of the nearshore waters under
north to northeast winds.

Winds and waves may reach Small Craft Advisory to even gales
Friday into Friday evening.

LMZ080-261-362-364-366-563-565-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868-
870-872-874-876-878-020845-
Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to
mid-line of lake.-
Lake Michigan from Seul Choix Point to Rock Island Passage 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan South of a line from Seul Choix Point to the
Mackinac Bridge and North of a line from Charlevoix MI to South
Fox Island 5NM offshore-
Lake Michigan from Charlevoix to Point Betsie MI 5NM Offshore to
mid lake-
Lake Michigan from Point Betsie to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI 5NM
offshore to mid lake-
Lake Michigan from Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from Sheboygan to Port Washington WI 5NM offshore
to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Port Washington to North Point Light WI 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from North Point Light to Wind Point WI 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Wilmette Harbor to Michigan City in 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Pentwater to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from Whitehall to Pentwater MI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from Grand Haven to Whitehall MI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Holland to Grand Haven MI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from South Haven to Holland MI 5NM offshore to Mid
lake-
Lake Michigan from St Joseph to South Haven MI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
242 AM CST Wed Mar 1 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the open waters of Lake
Michigan.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday

Northeast winds may reach gale force across southern Lake
Michigan Friday into Friday evening.

www.weather.gov/mkx

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.