Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 15 at 12:32PM CDT until April 16 at 5:14PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 15, 2026 - 10:32am
Expires:
April 16, 2026 - 1:45am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...
Yellow River at Babcock affecting Wood County.
For the Yellow River...including Pittsville, Babcock...Minor flooding
is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Yellow River at Babcock.
* WHEN...Until Thursday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 15.6 feet, Flood waters are near a couple of homes in
the Babcock area near Highway 173.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 12:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 14.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 12:00 PM CDT Wednesday was 15.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
this evening and continue falling to 3.9 feet through next
Wednesday, April 22.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.8
feet on 03/14/1990.
- 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 345 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Wood, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS Green Bay WI