Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 9:23PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 16, 2026 - 7:23pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...
Wisconsin River below Stevens Point affecting Portage County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Wisconsin River below Stevens Point.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 1076.0 feet, There is widespread flooding of wooded
lowland areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:10 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 1076.0 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 1074.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:10 PM CDT Thursday was 1078.1 feet.
- Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
- Flood stage is 1076.0 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 Friday afternoon by 100 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Portage, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS Green Bay WI