Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 8:55PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 18, 2026 - 6:55pm
Expires:
April 19, 2026 - 10:00am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...
Wolf River at New London affecting Waupaca, Winnebago and Outagamie
Counties.
Wolf River near Shiocton affecting Waupaca, Shawano and Outagamie
Counties.
For the Lower Wolf River...including Shiocton, New London...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 12.1 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 8:30 PM 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 8:30 PM CDT Saturday was 12.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 9.3 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/grb
The next statement will be issued Sunday afternoon by noon CDT.
Area Description:
Outagamie, WI; Waupaca, WI; Winnebago, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS Green Bay WI