Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 15 at 12:12PM CDT until April 19 at 8:30PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 15, 2026 - 10:12am
Expires:
April 16, 2026 - 1:15am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...
Little Wolf River at Royalton affecting Waupaca County.
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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:15 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 7.1 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 4.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 11:15 AM CDT Wednesday was 7.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 7.5 feet
tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage early
Sunday morning.
- 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.
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:
Waupaca, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS Green Bay WI