Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 15 at 12:14PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 15, 2026 - 10:14am
Expires:
April 16, 2026 - 1:15am
Description:
...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity for the
following rivers in Wisconsin...
Wolf River near Shiocton affecting Shawano, Waupaca and Outagamie
Counties.
For the Lower Wolf River...including Shiocton, New London, Lake
Poygan...Major flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is
forecast. This approaches the flood of record.
* WHERE...Wolf River near Shiocton.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Flood waters may be covering lower portions
of the Highway 54 bridge. Many streets in Shiocton are covered with
up to foot of water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:30 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 14.3 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 11:30 AM CDT Wednesday was 14.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.1 feet
Friday morning.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.1
feet on 04/01/1922.
- 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 315 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Outagamie, WI; Shawano, WI; Waupaca, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS Green Bay WI