Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 11:52AM CDT until April 19 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 16, 2026 - 9:52am
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 1:00am
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, New London, Lake
Poygan...Major flooding is forecast.
For the Little Wolf River...including Royalton...Minor flooding is
forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Little Wolf River at Royalton.
* WHEN...Until Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, Water touches the base of the river gauge
station in Royalton. The riverbanks in the area are steep-sided and
most homes and roads are situated well above flood stage. Up to 2
feet of flood waters may be surrounding structures downstream
between Royalton and New London.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:15 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 7.3 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 4.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 11:15 AM CDT Thursday was 7.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 7.4 feet
this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late Saturday
evening.
- Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
- 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 300 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Waupaca, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS Green Bay WI