Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 20 at 8:52PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 20, 2026 - 6:52pm
Expires:
April 21, 2026 - 10:00am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...
Wolf River at Lake Poygan affecting Waushara and Winnebago
Counties.
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, Lake
Poygan...Minor to Major flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Moderate 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 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 5:45 PM CDT Monday the stage was 14.3 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 5:45 PM CDT Monday was 14.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 12.1 feet Monday,
April 27.
- 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.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/grb
The next statement will be issued Tuesday afternoon by noon CDT.
Area Description:
Outagamie, WI; Shawano, WI; Waupaca, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS Green Bay WI