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 Watch issued April 16 at 1:08AM CDT until April 16 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 1:08 AM
Expires: Thu April 16, 2026, 7:00 AM

...FLOOD WATCH EXTENDED IN SOUTHEASTERN AREAS... Additional shower and storm development is forecast through the overnight hours, with activity gradually tapering after sunrise this morning. Expecting that additional rainfall totals will remain at or below a half inch in many locations, though localized additional rainfall totals between 1-2 inches are possible in locations impacted by the heaviest thunderstorms and any repeated redevelopment. Given already saturated conditions, particularly over the southeast half of the region after last night's storms, this additional rainfall will lead to quick runoff and additional urban/small stream & potential flash flooding impacts. With thunderstorm potential most favored over far south-central and southeastern Wisconsin, the Flood Watch has thus been extended until 1 PM this afternoon from Rock, Jefferson, Washington, and all counties south and east to the Illinois border. Flood Watch remains in effect through 7 AM in areas further north and west. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be 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, Columbia, Dane, Green, Green Lake, Iowa, Lafayette, Marquette and Sauk. In southeast Wisconsin, Dodge. * WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT this 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... - Flooding and flash flooding is possible from thunderstorms with heavy rain on saturated ground - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Flood Warning issued April 15 at 11:23PM CDT until April 17 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Wed April 15, 2026, 11:23 PM
Expires: Thu April 16, 2026, 11:30 AM

...The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan WI has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Illinois... Rock River At Jefferson affecting Jefferson County. Fox River Lower At Waukesha affecting Waukesha County. Root River At Franklin affecting Milwaukee County. Sheboygan River At Sheboygan affecting Sheboygan County. Sugar River At Brodhead affecting Winnebago, Green and Rock Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Sugar River at Brodhead. * WHEN...From this evening to early Friday 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 11:00 PM CDT 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 11:00 PM CDT Wednesday was 5.3 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise to 5.1 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage late tonight to 4.9 feet tomorrow morning. It will rise above flood stage early tomorrow afternoon to 5.1 feet early Friday morning. It will then fall below flood stage again 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

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 Thursday morning at 1130 AM CDT.

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 Watch issued April 15 at 11:23PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Wed April 15, 2026, 11:23 PM
Expires: Thu April 16, 2026, 7:30 AM

...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Illinois... Wisconsin... Rock River At Afton affecting Winnebago and Rock Counties. Rock River At Fort Atkinson affecting Jefferson County. Fox River Near Berlin affecting Green Lake County. Crawfish River At Milford affecting Jefferson County. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Rock River at Afton. * WHEN...From Thursday evening until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 11.1 feet, Floodwaters affect Riverside Park and a road in Riverside park on the north side of Janesville and South River Road on the south side of Janesville. Floodwaters affect low spots on South River Rd on the south side of Janesville. Floodwaters affect a home on South Christian Rd on the east side of the river in the Afton area. There is extensive lowland and agricultural land flooding in the Afton and Janesville areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 8.5 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached late tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Thursday morning at 730 AM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 15 at 10:46PM CDT until April 17 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Wed April 15, 2026, 10:46 PM
Expires: Thu April 16, 2026, 11:00 AM

...The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan WI has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Illinois... Root River Canal At Raymond affecting Racine County. Turtle Creek Near Clinton affecting Rock and Winnebago Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Turtle Creek near Clinton. * WHEN...From late tonight to Friday 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 10:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 7.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 6.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tonight to a crest of 8.5 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Friday 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. 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 Thursday morning at 1100 AM CDT.