Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 9:23PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 7:23pm
Expires:
April 18, 2026 - 10:30am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...Michigan...
Brule River near Commonwealth affecting Iron, Florence, Forest and
Dickinson Counties.
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 8:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 7.0 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 6.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:00 PM CDT Friday was 7.6 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/grb
The next statement will be issued Saturday afternoon by 1230 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Shawano, WI; Waupaca, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS Green Bay WI