Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 15 at 9:13PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 15, 2026 - 7:13pm
Expires:
April 16, 2026 - 10:15am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...
Wisconsin River below Biron Reservoir affecting Wood County.
Wisconsin River below Whiting Dam affecting Portage County.
Wisconsin River below Stevens Point affecting Portage County.
Wisconsin River below Wausau affecting Marathon County.
For the Wisconsin River...Wausau, Whiting Dam, Biron Reservoir and
Stevens Point...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Wisconsin River below Biron Reservoir.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 1019.0 feet, widespread flooding in wooded lowland is
occurring along the river. About a half-foot of water surrounds a
few homes on South Biron Drive in Biron. Water may be over portions
of Reddin Road. Water may also be approaching parts of Highway 66
or County Road P due to Stoney Brook Creek backing up.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:10 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 1018.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 1015.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:10 PM CDT Wednesday was 1018.9 feet.
- Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
- Flood stage is 1017.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 1019.2
feet on 04/12/2011.
- 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/grb
The next statement will be issued Thursday afternoon by 1215 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Wood, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS Green Bay WI