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Rock River at Fort Atkinson
Critical Stages
14.5' - Action
16' - Flood
17' - Moderate
18' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 4:00 AM CST 12/8/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 10.97 ft
Flow: 0.604 kcfs
Forecast
Forecast not available for this location.
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 4:00 AM 12/8 | 10.97 | 0.604 |
| 3:55 AM 12/8 | 10.97 | 0.604 |
| 3:50 AM 12/8 | 10.97 | 0.604 |
| 3:45 AM 12/8 | 10.97 | 0.604 |
| 3:40 AM 12/8 | 10.97 | 0.604 |
| 3:35 AM 12/8 | 10.97 | 0.604 |
| 3:30 AM 12/8 | 10.97 | 0.604 |
| 3:25 AM 12/8 | 10.97 | 0.604 |
| 3:20 AM 12/8 | 10.97 | 0.604 |
| 3:15 AM 12/8 | 10.97 | 0.604 |
| 3:10 AM 12/8 | 10.97 | 0.604 |
| 3:00 AM 12/8 | 10.97 | 0.604 |
| 2:55 AM 12/8 | 10.97 | 0.604 |
| 2:50 AM 12/8 | 10.97 | 0.604 |
| 2:45 AM 12/8 | 10.97 | 0.604 |
| 2:40 AM 12/8 | 10.97 | 0.604 |
| 2:35 AM 12/8 | 10.97 | 0.604 |
| 2:30 AM 12/8 | 10.97 | 0.604 |
| 2:25 AM 12/8 | 10.97 | 0.604 |
| 2:20 AM 12/8 | 10.97 | 0.604 |
| 2:00 AM 12/8 | 10.97 | 0.604 |
| 1:55 AM 12/8 | 10.97 | 0.604 |
| 1:50 AM 12/8 | 10.97 | 0.604 |
| 1:45 AM 12/8 | 10.97 | 0.604 |
| 1:40 AM 12/8 | 10.97 | 0.604 |
| 1:35 AM 12/8 | 10.97 | 0.604 |
| 1:30 AM 12/8 | 10.97 | 0.604 |
| 1:25 AM 12/8 | 10.97 | 0.604 |
| 1:20 AM 12/8 | 10.97 | 0.604 |
| 1:00 AM 12/8 | 10.97 | 0.604 |
20' -
Numerous roads are flooded and closed: Highway 106 and North Shore Road southwest of Fort Atkinson, Sinnissippi Dr, Fox Hill Rd, Bark River Rd from Kutz Rd to Rock River Rd, Ralph Rd, etc. Rock River Road about 1 mile east of fort Atkinson is flooded. Water surrounds some homes and businesses near the river along Highway 106 and at the end of Vets Lane near the intersection of Highway 106 and Blackhawk Island Road. There is widespread agricultural land flooding east of Fort Atkinson along Highway 106.
18.5' -
Numerous roads are flooded and closed in the Fort Atkinson area, including Rock River Road about 1 mile east of Fort Atkinson, Sinnissipi Drive, Ralph Rd, Bark River Road from Kutz Road to Rock River Road. Water surrounds some homes and businesses close to the river at the end of Vets Lane southwest of Fort Atkinson near the intersection of Highway 106 and Blackhawk Island Road.
17.5' -
Floodwaters partially cover low spots on Highway 106 near Rock River Park. A riverside walkway near South Water Street in downtown Fort Atkinson is closed. A few homes and businesses are surrounded by water at the end of Vets lane near the intersection of Highway 106 and Blackhawk Island Road about 1 mile southwest of Fort Atkinson. North Shore Road about 1 mile southwest of Fort Atkinson is closed. Ralph Rd impacted. Floodwaters cover fields on the east side of Fort Atkinson.
17' -
Floodwaters are in the back yards of some homes on Rogers Street on the northeast side of Fort Atkinson and water surrounds a few homes and businesses at the end of Vets Lane near the intersection of Hwy 106 and Blackhawk Island Rd. These roads are flooded in the Fort Atkinson area: Sinissippi Drive, Vets Ln, Fox Hill Rd, Bark River Road from Kutz Road to Rock River Road, Rock River Rd from Milwaukee Ave E to Hwy 106, North Shore Rd, Ralph Rd. The river walkway in Fort Atkinson becomes flooded.
16.5' -
In the Fort Atkinson area, the following roads are impacted: Sinnissippi Drive, Bark River Road from Kutz Road to Rock River Road, and Rock River Road from Highway 106 to the Fort Atkinson city limits. Water is in park land near the river in Fort Atkinson.
16' -
Floodwaters affect some park land and boat launches.
14.5' -
Water overflows the lowest river banks in Fort Atkinson flooding low lying land adjacent to the river.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2008 | 20.9 |
| Apr 22, 2013 | 18.12 |
| Sep 11, 2018 | 17.4 |
| Apr 16, 2008 | 17.33 |
| Jun 5, 2004 | 17.29 |
| Mar 24, 2019 | 17.22 |
| Sep 7, 2018 | 17.04 |
| Apr 1, 2009 | 16.97 |
| Jul 29, 2010 | 16.89 |
| Oct 12, 2019 | 16.82 |
| Jun 6, 2000 | 16.63 |
| Mar 18, 2009 | 16.44 |
| Apr 6, 2007 | 16.24 |
| Aug 29, 2007 | 16.2 |
| Jul 6, 2024 | 16.02 |
| Mar 28, 2011 | 15.69 |
| Mar 29, 2020 | 15.52 |
| May 4, 2017 | 15.35 |
| May 15, 2014 | 15.22 |
| Apr 8, 2023 | 15.21 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.