< Wisconsin Flood Warning | Effective 04/23/2026 18:37

Wisconsin Flood Warning | Effective 04/23/2026 18:37

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued April 23 at 8:37PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 23, 2026 - 6:37pm
Expires: 
April 24, 2026 - 9:45am
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 Shawano, Waupaca and Outagamie Counties. For the Lower Wolf River...including Shiocton, New London...Minor to Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wolf River near Shiocton. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Flood waters begin to approach homes near the river in the Shiocton area. This mainly includes homes along Island and Mill Streets. Many seasonal structures are surrounded by water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 5:30 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 13.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 5:30 PM CDT Thursday was 13.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 11.4 feet Thursday, April 30. - 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 Friday morning by 1145 AM CDT.
Area Description: 
Outagamie, WI; Shawano, WI; Waupaca, WI
Forcast Office: 
NWS Green Bay WI