Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 11:28AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 18, 2026 - 9:28am
Expires:
April 19, 2026 - 12:30am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...
Oconto River above Oconto affecting Oconto County.
Pine River near Florence affecting Florence County.
Peshtigo River near Porterfield affecting Marinette County.
For the Oconto River...including Gillett, Oconto...Minor flooding is
forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. This approaches the flood of
record.
* WHERE...Pine River near Florence.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, A recreational area and parking lot near the
gauge begins to flood.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 7.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 6.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 11:00 AM CDT Saturday was 7.8 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 230 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Florence, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS Green Bay WI