Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 7 at 11:01AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 7, 2026 - 9:01am
Expires:
April 8, 2026 - 9:15am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...
Oconto River above Oconto affecting Oconto County.
Wolf River near Shiocton affecting Waupaca, Outagamie and Shawano
Counties.
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...
Wolf River at New London affecting Waupaca, Winnebago and Outagamie
Counties.
For the Oconto River...including Gillett, Oconto...Minor flooding is
forecast.
For the Lower Wolf River...including Shiocton, New London, Lake
Poygan...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Wolf River near Shiocton.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, flood waters begin to approach homes near
the river in the Shiocton area. This mainly includes homes along
Island and Mill Streets. Many seasonal structures are surrounded by
water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:30 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 13.0 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:30 AM CDT Tuesday was 13.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.3 feet
this evening.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.3
feet on 03/15/1920.
- 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 this evening by 1000 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Outagamie, WI; Shawano, WI; Waupaca, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS Green Bay WI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov