Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 15 at 12:34PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 15, 2026 - 10:34am
Expires:
April 16, 2026 - 1:45am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...
Embarrass River near Embarrass affecting Shawano and Waupaca
Counties.
* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring. This event is now the
preliminary 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 12:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 11.6 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 6.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 12:00 PM CDT Wednesday was 12.3 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 11.6
feet on 04/10/1923.
- 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 345 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Shawano, WI; Waupaca, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS Green Bay WI