Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 9:48PM CDT until April 19 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 7:48pm
Expires:
April 18, 2026 - 11:00am
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 Waupaca, Winnebago and Outagamie
Counties.
Wolf River near Shiocton affecting Shawano, Waupaca and Outagamie
Counties.
For the Lower Wolf River...including Shiocton and New London...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 late Saturday night.
* IMPACTS...At 5.0 feet, Flooding is confined to lowland areas
adjacent to the river from Royalton to west of New London.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:15 PM CDT Friday the stage was 5.5 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 4.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:15 PM CDT Friday was 6.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
tomorrow morning and continue falling to 2.4 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.
Emergency management reports widespread flooding is occurring near
the Wolf River down to New London. 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 100 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Waupaca, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS Green Bay WI