Jun 18, 1996
Thanks to a 3-day rainfall event of 4 to 8 inches on the 16th, 17th, and 18th, across northern Rock county, the Rock River at Afton experienced moderate flooding. The river at this location crested at 10.53 feet at 0630CST on the 25th, or 1.53 feet above flood stage. Widespread flooding of farm land was reported across Rock county. Erosion was a problem as well as blocked roads until water levels receded. Business and resident basement flooding was especially bad in Janesville and Edgerton. Busi
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5566524). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Rock County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.