Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 20 at 8:52PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 20, 2026 - 6:52pm
Expires:
April 21, 2026 - 10:00am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...
Wolf River at Lake Poygan affecting Waushara and Winnebago
Counties.
Wolf River at New London affecting Waupaca, Winnebago and Outagamie
Counties.
Wolf River near Shiocton affecting Waupaca, Shawano and Outagamie
Counties.
For the Lower Wolf River...including Shiocton, New London, Lake
Poygan...Minor to Major flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Wolf River at Lake Poygan.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 5.0 feet, Several inches of water may be surrounding
low-lying structures along Lake Poygan and upstream along the Wolf
River to Fremont. Local communities from Lake Poygan upstream along
the Wolf River to Fremont may consider or already have in effect no
wake advisories to protect the shoreline.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:30 PM CDT Monday the stage was 5.1 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 4.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:30 PM CDT Monday was 5.2 feet.
- Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
- Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 4.9
feet on 06/17/2004.
- 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.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/grb
The next statement will be issued Tuesday afternoon by noon CDT.
Area Description:
Waushara, WI; Winnebago, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS Green Bay WI