Michigan, Wisconsin Flood Warning | Effective 04/17/2026 08:53

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:53AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 17, 2026 - 8:53am
Expires: 
April 18, 2026 - 12:00am
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 10:30 AM CDT Friday the stage was 13.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:30 AM CDT Friday was 13.4 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 200 AM CDT.
Area Description: 
Dickinson, MI; Iron, MI; Florence, WI; Forest, WI
Forcast Office: 
NWS Green Bay WI
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov