Active flood warnings have fallen from 87 to 78 across 11 states, the National Weather Service reports, but the reduction signals containment more than relief — the Rock River system remains in flood stage at multiple points through Wisconsin and Illinois, and the alert footprint has shifted slightly with Alabama, Arkansas, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Tennessee, Washington, and Wisconsin all carrying active warnings.
The Rock River is the persistent thread running through this event. The National Weather Service has flood warnings in effect at several gauges along the corridor: Newville and Afton in Rock County, Wisconsin; near Lake Koshkonong affecting both Jefferson and Rock Counties; Fort Atkinson and Jefferson in Jefferson County; and further downstream near Lebanon in Illinois, where Winnebago and Rock Counties remain under warning. The river’s length and the number of active gauge points mean that even as upstream conditions stabilize, downstream communities continue to see elevated water.
Compared to yesterday’s count, the overall alert total has dropped by nine, and Louisiana and Texas — both on the active list in recent days — no longer appear in today’s affected states. Alabama and Tennessee are new additions to the current footprint, indicating the broader storm system is producing flood impacts farther south even as some Midwestern alerts expire.
For residents near affected waterways, the National Weather Service is urging caution along riverbanks and warning motorists not to drive around barricades or attempt to cross flooded roadways. The guidance applies broadly across the multi-state warning area.
For localized conditions in areas currently under warning, St. Louis weather reflects ongoing river-level concerns in Missouri, where St. Charles and St. Louis counties are among the sample areas listed in active alerts. Further north, Milwaukee weather offers context for the broader Wisconsin flooding picture as Rock and Jefferson Counties continue to see elevated river stages.
With 78 warnings still active across 11 states, flood conditions remain widespread. Residents in affected counties should monitor the National Weather Service at weather.gov for the latest river stage forecasts and alert updates before traveling near waterways or low-lying areas.