Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 15 at 9:57PM CDT until April 16 at 7:24PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 15, 2026 - 7:57pm
Expires:
April 16, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended 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 evening.
* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Widespread flooding is occurring in wooded
lowland and agricultural areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 13.3 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:00 PM CDT Wednesday was 15.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage just
after midnight tonight and continue falling to 3.6 feet
Wednesday, April 22.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.3
feet on 04/08/2001.
- 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 Thursday afternoon by 100 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Wood, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS Green Bay WI