< Wisconsin Flood Warning | Effective 04/17/2026 08:22

Wisconsin Flood Warning | Effective 04/17/2026 08:22

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:22AM CDT until April 19 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 17, 2026 - 8:22am
Expires: 
April 17, 2026 - 11:30pm
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 Outagamie, Waupaca and Winnebago Counties. Wolf River near Shiocton affecting Outagamie, Waupaca and Shawano 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 6.0 feet, Water may be surrounding some homes and structures in low-lying areas downstream between Royalton and west of New London. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:15 AM CDT Friday the stage was 6.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 4.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:15 AM CDT Friday was 6.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow evening and continue falling to 2.8 feet Friday, April 24. - 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 130 AM CDT.
Area Description: 
Waupaca, WI
Forcast Office: 
NWS Green Bay WI