< Wisconsin Flood Warning | Effective 04/16/2026 10:06

Wisconsin Flood Warning | Effective 04/16/2026 10:06

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 12:06PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 16, 2026 - 10:06am
Expires: 
April 17, 2026 - 1:15am
Description: 
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Embarrass River near Embarrass affecting Shawano and Waupaca Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. This approaches the flood of record. * WHERE...Embarrass River near Embarrass. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Water may approach structures near Sandy Lane. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 9.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 6.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:00 AM CDT Thursday was 10.5 feet. - Forecast...No forecast is available for this location. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - 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: 
Shawano, WI; Waupaca, WI
Forcast Office: 
NWS Green Bay WI