Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 15 at 12:19PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 15, 2026 - 10:19am
Expires:
April 16, 2026 - 1:30am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...
Peshtigo River below Johnson Falls Dam affecting Marinette County.
Peshtigo River below Caldron Falls Dam affecting Marinette County.
Peshtigo River near Porterfield affecting Marinette County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. This approaches 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 10:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 13.8 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 10:00 AM CDT Wednesday was 13.8 feet.
- Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.9
feet on 03/30/2004.
- 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.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued late tonight by 330 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Marinette, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS Green Bay WI