< Wisconsin Flood Warning | Effective 04/17/2026 08:32

Wisconsin Flood Warning | Effective 04/17/2026 08:32

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:32AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 17, 2026 - 8:32am
Expires: 
April 17, 2026 - 11:45pm
Description: 
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Embarrass River near Embarrass affecting Shawano and Waupaca Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. This approaches the flood of record. * WHERE...Embarrass River near Embarrass. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, There is widespread flooding of lowland and agricultural land. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 7.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 6.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 AM CDT Friday was 8.4 feet. - Forecast...No forecast is available for this location. - Flood stage is 7.0 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 145 AM CDT.
Area Description: 
Shawano, WI; Waupaca, WI
Forcast Office: 
NWS Green Bay WI