MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - Flood warnings are in effect on parts of 3 rivers in far southern Wisconsin. The National Weather Service said minor flooding is already taking place on the Fox River at New Munster in Kenosha County. At mid-morning, the river was 3 inches above its 10 foot flood stage – and it was expected to crest at 13.5 feet on Sunday. Moderate flooding was expected on the Fox, with minor floods predicted for the other 2 rivers – the Pecatonica at Martintown in Green County, and the Sugar River at Brodhead.
Rain, mild temperatures, and melting snow are all causing the waters to rise. The Pecatonica was a foot-and-a-half below its flood stage Thursday morning. But forecasters said it would be a half-foot above flood stage on Saturday, before dipping below its banks on Sunday. The Sugar River at Brodhead was about 9 inches below its flood stage Thursday morning, but was expected to be 1.3 feet above its banks Friday afternoon. Forecasters say it will drop below its flood stage again on Sunday.
