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 moderate flooding is
forecast. This approaches the flood of record.
* WHERE...Wolf River near Shiocton.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Floodwaters may be covering lower portions
of the Highway 54 bridge. Many streets in Shiocton are covered with
up to foot of water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:05 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 15.0 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:05 AM CDT Saturday was 15.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 13.0 feet Saturday,
April 25.
- Flood stage is 11.0 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; Shawano, WI; Waupaca, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS Green Bay WI