Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 9:33PM CDT until April 21 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 16, 2026 - 7:33pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...
Oconto River above Oconto affecting Oconto County.
For the Oconto River...including Gillett, Oconto...Minor flooding is
forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Oconto River above Oconto.
* WHEN...Until Tuesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Up to 2 feet of water is covering a
campground in Oconto. Flood waters begin to reach city streets
adjacent to the river.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 10.5 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:00 PM CDT Thursday was 11.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.6 feet
just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage
late Monday evening.
- Flood stage is 9.0 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:
Oconto, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS Green Bay WI