Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 7:37PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 16, 2026 - 5:37pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 11:45am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...
Peshtigo River near Porterfield affecting Marinette County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. This is near the flood of
record.
* WHERE...Peshtigo River near Porterfield.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, There is widespread flooding of lowland and
agricultural land. Upstream there is flooding of lowland near the
town of Crivitz.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 14.0 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:00 PM CDT Thursday was 14.1 feet.
- Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
- Flood stage is 12.0 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 Friday afternoon by 145 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Marinette, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS Green Bay WI