Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 15 at 12:30PM CDT until April 21 at 11:00PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 15, 2026 - 10:30am
Expires:
April 16, 2026 - 1:30am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...
Oconto River above Oconto affecting Oconto County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...
Pike River near Amberg affecting Marinette County.
Duck Creek near Howard affecting Brown and Outagamie Counties.
Manitowoc River near Manitowoc affecting Manitowoc County.
Kewaunee River near Kewaunee affecting Kewaunee County.
For the Oconto River...including Gillett, Oconto...Moderate flooding
is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Oconto River above Oconto.
* WHEN...Until Tuesday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Up to 2 feet of water is covering a
campground in Oconto. Flood waters begin to reach city streets
adjacent to the river.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 12:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 11.2 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 12:00 PM CDT Wednesday was 11.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.0 feet
early Friday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early
Tuesday morning.
- Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.9
feet on 04/19/2019.
- 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:
Oconto, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS Green Bay WI