ROCK COUNTY

Damage summary:

Very preliminary damage assessments have topped $200,000 and are climbing.

Beloit and Janesville declared emergencies Saturday, with a special Janesville City Council meeting set for this afternoon.

Sandbags are available at town halls of Beloit, Fulton, Rock and Janesville and in Mallwood Park in the town of Milton.

Evacuations:

It was strongly recommended Saturday by the Rock County Sheriff's Department that people living in low-lying areas along the Rock River evacuate as the river continued to rise toward a predicted 100-year-flood level.

Road status:

At least seven roads were closed, including Smith Road from Avon Store Road to Highway T and Beloit Newark Road from Nelson Road to Highway T.

Help numbers:

Rock County Emergency Management at 608-758-8440