Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 15 at 9:38PM CDT until April 19 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 15, 2026 - 7:38pm
Expires:
April 16, 2026 - 10:45am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...
Little Wolf River at Royalton affecting Waupaca County.
Wolf River at New London affecting Winnebago, Waupaca and Outagamie
Counties.
Wolf River near Shiocton affecting Shawano, Waupaca and Outagamie
Counties.
For the Lower Wolf River...including Shiocton and New London...Major
flooding is forecast.
For the Little Wolf River...including Royalton...Minor flooding is
forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Little Wolf River at Royalton.
* WHEN...Until Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, Water touches the base of the river gauge
station in Royalton. The riverbanks in the area are steep-sided and
most homes and roads are situated well above flood stage. Up to 2
feet of flood waters may be surrounding structures downstream
between Royalton and New London.Emergency Management reports
widespread flooding is occurring along the Little Wolf River into
the Wolf River.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:15 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 7.6 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 4.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:15 PM CDT Wednesday was 7.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early
Sunday morning and continue falling to 2.7 feet Wednesday, April
22.
- Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 7.6
feet on 06/07/1914.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Emergency management reports widespread flooding is occurring near
the Wolf River down to New London. 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 1245 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Waupaca, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS Green Bay WI