Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 15 at 9:48PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 15, 2026 - 7:48pm
Expires:
April 16, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...Michigan...
Brule River near Commonwealth affecting Forest, Iron, Florence and
Dickinson Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. This approaches the flood of
record.
* WHERE...Brule River near Commonwealth.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 13.5 feet, flood waters approach seasonal homes
northeast of Florence.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 13.5 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:30 PM CDT Wednesday was 13.7 feet.
- Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
- 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/grb
The next statement will be issued Thursday afternoon by 100 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Dickinson, MI; Iron, MI; Florence, WI; Forest, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS Green Bay WI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov