Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 12:12PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 16, 2026 - 10:12am
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 1:15am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...Michigan...
Oconto River above Oconto affecting Oconto County.
Pine River near Florence affecting Florence County.
Brule River near Commonwealth affecting Florence, Forest, Dickinson
and Iron Counties.
For the Oconto River...including Gillett, Oconto...Minor flooding is
forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Brule River near Commonwealth.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 13.5 feet, Floodwaters approach seasonal homes
northeast of Florence.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 13.3 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 11:30 AM CDT Thursday was 13.5 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.
The next statement will be issued late tonight by 315 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Dickinson, MI; Iron, MI; Florence, WI; Forest, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS Green Bay WI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov