Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 14 at 12:17PM CDT until April 21 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 14, 2026 - 10:17am
Expires:
April 15, 2026 - 1:30am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...
Oconto River above Oconto affecting Oconto County.
For the Oconto River...including Gillett, Oconto...Minor flooding is
forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Oconto River above Oconto.
* WHEN...Until late Monday night.
* IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Up to 2 feet of water is covering a
campground in Oconto. Floodwaters begin to reach city streets
adjacent to the river.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 10.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 11:00 AM CDT Tuesday was 10.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.8 feet
early Thursday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
late Monday morning.
- Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.9
feet on 04/19/2019.
- 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 330 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Oconto, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS Green Bay WI