Station Name: SWAN CREEK AT LALOR ROAD NEAR FITCHBURG, WI
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 856 feet

Nearest Address:
2799 Lalor Rd
Fitchburg, WI 53575
Dane County

GPS Coordinates: 42.99951944, -89.3615417

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 11:06AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 11:06 AM
Expires: Thu April 16, 2026, 11:15 PM

...The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan WI has issued a Flood Warning for the following river in Wisconsin... Black Earth Creek At Mazomanie affecting Dane County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Black Earth Creek at Mazomanie. * WHEN...From this morning until further notice. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 11.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 AM CDT Thursday was 13.9 feet. - Forecast...No forecast is available for this location. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.7 feet on 03/15/2019. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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 evening at 1115 PM CDT.

Flood Watch issued April 16 at 3:11PM CDT until April 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 3:11 PM
Expires: Thu April 16, 2026, 11:15 PM

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast Wisconsin, including the following counties, in east central Wisconsin, Fond du Lac and Sheboygan. In south central Wisconsin, Dane, Green, Green Lake, Iowa, Lafayette, Marquette and Rock. In southeast Wisconsin, Dodge, Jefferson, Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Walworth, Washington and Waukesha. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Excessive rain on saturated ground may result in flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 3:50AM CDT until April 17 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 3:50 AM
Expires: Thu April 16, 2026, 4:00 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Illinois... Rock River At Jefferson affecting Jefferson County. Root River At Franklin affecting Milwaukee County. Turtle Creek Near Clinton affecting Winnebago and Rock Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Illinois... Wisconsin River At Wisconsin Dells affecting Sauk and Columbia Counties. Rock River At Watertown affecting Jefferson County. ROCK RIVER near LEBANON-3 E-HWY MM BRIDGE affecting Dodge County. Fox River Lower At Waukesha affecting Waukesha County. Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Lake and Kenosha Counties. Milwaukee River Near Cedarburg affecting Ozaukee County. Root River Canal At Raymond affecting Racine County. Sheboygan River At Sheboygan affecting Sheboygan County. Sugar River At Brodhead affecting Winnebago, Green and Rock Counties. Wisconsin River At Portage affecting Columbia County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Sugar River at Brodhead. * WHEN...Until early tomorrow afternoon. * 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 CDT 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 CDT Thursday was 5.3 feet. - Forecast...The river will fall below flood stage early this morning to 4.9 feet this morning. It will then rise above flood stage this afternoon to 5.1 feet just after midnight tonight. It will fall below flood stage again tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 5.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 5.2 feet on 03/02/2023. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 400 PM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 11:52AM CDT until April 18 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 11:52 AM
Expires: Fri April 17, 2026, 12:00 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following river in Wisconsin...Illinois... Sugar River At Brodhead affecting Green, Winnebago and Rock Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Sugar River at Brodhead. * WHEN...Until early Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...At 6.0 feet, Some roads are flooded about 6 miles downstream in Avon Township of Rock County, including Beloit Newark Rd. In the Avon Bottoms area of Rock County, flooding is occurring in Sugar River Park. In Illinois, Winslow Rd is threatened near the river between Durand and Shirland. Low lying areas of Sugar Shores Camping Resort may be inundated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 6.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 4.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:00 AM CDT Thursday was 6.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 6.2 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 5.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 6.2 feet on 03/12/1936. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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 midnight CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 3:50AM CDT until April 17 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 3:50 AM
Expires: Thu April 16, 2026, 4:00 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Illinois... Rock River At Jefferson affecting Jefferson County. Root River At Franklin affecting Milwaukee County. Turtle Creek Near Clinton affecting Winnebago and Rock Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Illinois... Wisconsin River At Wisconsin Dells affecting Sauk and Columbia Counties. Rock River At Watertown affecting Jefferson County. ROCK RIVER near LEBANON-3 E-HWY MM BRIDGE affecting Dodge County. Fox River Lower At Waukesha affecting Waukesha County. Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Lake and Kenosha Counties. Milwaukee River Near Cedarburg affecting Ozaukee County. Root River Canal At Raymond affecting Racine County. Sheboygan River At Sheboygan affecting Sheboygan County. Sugar River At Brodhead affecting Winnebago, Green and Rock Counties. Wisconsin River At Portage affecting Columbia County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Turtle Creek near Clinton. * WHEN...From early this morning to tomorrow evening. * IMPACTS...At 8.5 feet, Portions of East Creek Rd threatened east of Tiffany. Parking lots threatened at Turtle Creek Parkway near Tiffany Stone Bridge. Widespread inundation of forest land north of Clinton and in the east side of Beloit. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 3:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 8.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 6.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 3:00 AM CDT Thursday was 8.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 8.5 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 8.5 feet on 06/13/2008. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 400 PM CDT.