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1.85 inches of rainfall added overnight

By STACY VOGEL   Friday, June 13, 2008 - 7:59 a.m.
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The Rock River got an extra 1.85 inches of rainfall overnight as it continues to rise to expected record-breaking levels. Experts are calling this a 100-year flood.

The state has closed Interstate 90/94 eastbound in Juneau County, I-39 southbound in Marquette County and I-94 westbound west of Johnson Creek.

The following roads are closed or closed to through traffic due to flooding, according to the Rock County Sheriff's Office:

· Smith Road from Avon Store Road to County T

· Beloit Newark Road from Nelson Road to County T

· Washington Road from Hartzel Road to Stebbinsville Road

· Hopkins Road from Douglas Road to Beloit Newark Road

· Christensen Road

· Happy Hollow and Sugar River parks

· 3600 Block of S. River Road




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