Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 9:48PM 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...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
This approaches the flood of record.
* WHERE...Wolf River at New London.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Widespread flooding of shoreline property
is occurring from the New London area to Lake Poygan. Water reaches
the top of the retaining wall in New London. Emergency Management
reports widespread flooding is occurring along the Little Wolf
River into the Wolf River.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 12.1 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:00 PM CDT Friday was 12.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.1 feet
just after midnight tonight.
- Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.8
feet on 04/03/1979.
- 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:
Outagamie, WI; Waupaca, WI; Winnebago, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS Green Bay WI