Active AlertsAppleton / Outagamie, WI

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin Wolf River at Lake Poygan affecting Winnebago and Waushara Counties. Wolf River at New London affecting Winnebago, Waupaca and Outagamie Counties. Wolf River near Shiocton affecting Shawano, Waupaca and Outagamie Counties. For the Lower Wolf Riverincluding Shiocton, New London, Lake PoyganMajor 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 12.0 feet, Widespread flooding of shoreline property is occurring from the New London area to Lake Poygan. Water reaches the top of the retaining wall in New London.
Additional Details: - At 10:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 11.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 AM CDT Tuesday was 11.5 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to slowly fall to 9.2 feet Tuesday, April 28. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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 145 AM CDT.