Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 5 at 10:31AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 5, 2026 - 8:31am
Expires:
April 5, 2026 - 11:45pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...
Embarrass River near Embarrass affecting Shawano and Waupaca
Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. This approaches the flood of
record.
* WHERE...Embarrass River near Embarrass.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Water may approach structures near Sandy
Lane.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 8.2 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 6.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 10:00 AM CDT Sunday was 8.3 feet.
- Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
- Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 8.2
feet on 04/20/1972.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars
through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued late tonight by 145 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Shawano, WI; Waupaca, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS Green Bay WI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov