Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 11:46AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 18, 2026 - 9:46am
Expires:
April 19, 2026 - 1:00am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...
Wolf River at New London affecting Outagamie, Winnebago and Waupaca
Counties.
Wolf River near Shiocton affecting Outagamie, Shawano and Waupaca
Counties.
For the Lower Wolf River...including Shiocton, New London, Lake
Poygan...Major 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. At 12.1 feet, Water
reaches the bottom of the railroad bridge in New London. Flood
waters are spreading into portions of North Waters Street and East
River Avenue.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 12.1 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 11:00 AM CDT Saturday was 12.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 9.5 feet Saturday,
April 25.
- Flood stage is 9.0 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 300 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Outagamie, WI; Waupaca, WI; Winnebago, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS Green Bay WI