Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 14 at 12:17PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 14, 2026 - 10:17am
Expires:
April 15, 2026 - 1:30am
Description:
...Observed flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the
following rivers in Wisconsin...
Embarrass River near Embarrass affecting Shawano and Waupaca
Counties.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring. This approaches the flood of
record.
* WHERE...Embarrass River near Embarrass.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 11.5 feet, Water levels may approach the Range Line
bridge and the Highway 22 bridge downstream. Water levels may
approach structures along Hickory Lane and Amber Road.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 11.0 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 6.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 11:00 AM CDT Tuesday was 11.0 feet.
- Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
- Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.8
feet on 06/19/1996.
- 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:
Shawano, WI; Waupaca, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS Green Bay WI