Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 13 at 11:15AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 13, 2026 - 9:15am
Expires:
April 14, 2026 - 12:15am
Description:
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the
following rivers in Wisconsin...
Wolf River at New London affecting Winnebago, Waupaca and Outagamie
Counties.
Wolf River near Shiocton affecting Shawano, Waupaca and Outagamie
Counties.
For the Lower Wolf River...including Shiocton, New London, Lake
Poygan...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast. This approaches the flood of record.
* WHERE...Wolf River near Shiocton.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Water is about a foot below the bottom of
the Highway 54 bridge. Flood waters begin spreading over parts of
Shiocton adjacent to the river including River and Mills Streets.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:30 AM CDT Monday the stage was 12.3 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:30 AM CDT Monday was 12.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.8 feet
early Saturday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.7
feet on 03/17/1973.
- 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 215 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Outagamie, WI; Shawano, WI; Waupaca, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS Green Bay WI