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...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Wolf River at New London.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Widespread flooding of shoreline property
is occurring from the New London area to Lake Poygan. Water reaches
the top of the retaining wall in New London.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 11.6 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:00 PM CDT Monday was 11.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 9.3 feet Monday,
April 27.
- Flood stage is 9.0 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.
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:
Outagamie, WI; Waupaca, WI; Winnebago, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS Green Bay WI