Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 15 at 12:14PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 15, 2026 - 10:14am
Expires:
April 16, 2026 - 1:15am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...
Wolf River at New London affecting Winnebago, 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 at New London.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Widespread flooding of shoreline property
is occurring from the New London area to Lake Poygan. Water reaches
the top of the retaining wall in New London.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:30 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 10.6 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 11:30 AM CDT Wednesday was 10.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.6 feet
Friday evening.
- Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.4
feet on 04/13/1922.
- 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; Waupaca, WI; Winnebago, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS Green Bay WI