Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 15 at 9:13PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 15, 2026 - 7:13pm
Expires:
April 16, 2026 - 10:15am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...
Wisconsin River below Biron Reservoir affecting Wood County.
Wisconsin River below Whiting Dam affecting Portage County.
Wisconsin River below Stevens Point affecting Portage County.
Wisconsin River below Wausau affecting Marathon County.
For the Wisconsin River...Wausau, Whiting Dam, Biron Reservoir and
Stevens Point...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Wisconsin River below Whiting Dam.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 1053.0 feet, Widespread flooding in wooded land
adjacent to the river. Flood waters approach homes in low-lying
areas on Park Drive west of Plover.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:10 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 1054.3 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 1051.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:10 PM CDT Wednesday was 1054.9 feet.
- Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
- Flood stage is 1053.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 1054.2
feet on 05/19/2017.
- 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/grb
The next statement will be issued Thursday afternoon by 1215 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Portage, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS Green Bay WI