< Wisconsin Flood Warning | Effective 04/20/2026 09:22

Wisconsin Flood Warning | Effective 04/20/2026 09:22

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued April 20 at 11:22AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 20, 2026 - 9:22am
Expires: 
April 21, 2026 - 12:30am
Description: 
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Wolf River at New London affecting Winnebago, Waupaca and Outagamie Counties. Wolf River near Shiocton affecting Waupaca, Shawano and Outagamie Counties. For the Lower Wolf River...including Shiocton, New London, Lake Poygan...Moderate to Major flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wolf River near Shiocton. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Water is about a foot below the bottom of the Highway 54 bridge. Flood waters begin spreading over parts of Shiocton adjacent to the river including River and Mills Streets. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 14.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:00 AM CDT Monday was 14.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.4 feet this afternoon. - 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 230 AM CDT.
Area Description: 
Outagamie, WI; Shawano, WI; Waupaca, WI
Forcast Office: 
NWS Green Bay WI