IXONIA, Wis. — People living along the Rock River in Ixonia are dealing with flooded farm fields and closed roads after the river jumped its banks from the recent severe storms. A TMJ4 viewer reached out to share the extent of the damage, prompting a visit to the area to see what people are dealing with.
Terri Watermolen’s house and farm are surrounded by water. Despite not having riverfront property, the river filled up low-lying areas, including her backyard and fields.
"It is the river now, but normally you can’t see the river," Watermolen said.
Watermolen noted that while their fields sometimes collect water, this flooding is different.
"This is pretty high," Watermolen said.
Watermolen watched during the day as people drove through the high water near her home instead of turning around.
Watch: People in Ixonia dealing with flooded fields and cover roads from the Rock River
Her main concern, though, is getting rid of the water before her daughter’s backyard wedding, which is about two months away. She said it typically takes about a month for their fields to dry out.
"We want the water gone by then. The water—hopefully by the next month," Watermolen said.
The Town of Ixonia Fire Department said a culvert washed out on County Road CW, damaging the road.
There is no timeline for when the road will be repaired and reopened. According to the National Weather Service, the Rock River has crested, so homeowners should start seeing the water recede.
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