Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 15 at 9:38PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 15, 2026 - 7:38pm
Expires:
April 16, 2026 - 10:45am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...
Little Wolf River at Royalton affecting Waupaca County.
Wolf River at New London affecting Winnebago, Waupaca and Outagamie
Counties.
Wolf River near Shiocton affecting Shawano, Waupaca and Outagamie
Counties.
For the Lower Wolf River...including Shiocton and New London...Major
flooding is forecast.
For the Little Wolf River...including Royalton...Minor flooding is
forecast.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is
forecast. This approaches the flood of record.
* WHERE...Wolf River at New London.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Widespread flooding of shoreline property
is occurring from the New London area to Lake Poygan. Water reaches
the top of the retaining wall in New London. Emergency Management
reports widespread flooding is occurring along the Little Wolf
River into the Wolf River.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 11.0 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:00 PM CDT Wednesday was 11.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.6 feet
early Friday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.4
feet on 04/13/1922.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Emergency management reports widespread flooding is occurring near
the Wolf River down to New London. 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 1245 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Outagamie, WI; Waupaca, WI; Winnebago, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS Green Bay WI