< Wisconsin Flood Warning | Effective 04/16/2026 19:39

Wisconsin Flood Warning | Effective 04/16/2026 19:39

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 9:39PM CDT until April 19 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 16, 2026 - 7:39pm
Expires: 
April 17, 2026 - 11:00am
Description: 
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Little Wolf River at Royalton affecting Waupaca County. 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 late Saturday night. * 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 9:15 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 6.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 4.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:15 PM CDT Thursday was 7.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late Saturday morning and continue falling to 2.4 feet Thursday, April 23. - 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 Friday afternoon by 100 PM CDT.
Area Description: 
Waupaca, WI
Forcast Office: 
NWS Green Bay WI