Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 14 at 6:01PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 14, 2026 - 4:01pm
Expires:
April 15, 2026 - 7:15am
Description:
...Observed flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity for the
following rivers in Wisconsin...
Embarrass River near Embarrass affecting Shawano, Waupaca, and
Outagamie Counties.
* WHAT...Major 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. Significant
water rises are being observed along the Embarrass River in Bear
Creek in western Outagamie County.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 5:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 12.0 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 6.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 5:00 PM CDT Tuesday was 12.0 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 12.1
feet on 04/12/1965.
- 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 Wednesday morning by 915 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Shawano, WI; Waupaca, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS Green Bay WI