Active AlertsButte des Morts, WI

What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
Where: Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Wisconsin, including the following areas, in central Wisconsin, Marathon, Portage, Waushara and Wood. In east central Wisconsin, Calumet, Manitowoc and Winnebago. In north central Wisconsin, Langlade. In northeast Wisconsin, Brown, Door, Florence, Forest, Kewaunee, Menominee, Northern Marinette County, Northern Oconto County, Outagamie, Shawano, Southern Marinette County, Southern Oconto County and Waupaca.
When: Through Saturday morning.
Impacts: Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Additional Details: - Thunderstorms will bring widespread rainfall of 0.50 to 1 inch with locally higher amounts of 1 to 2 inches possible this afternoon through tonight. With saturated ground, this rainfall may lead to additional flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin Little Wolf River at Royalton affecting Waupaca County. Wolf River at New London affecting Outagamie, Waupaca and Winnebago Counties. Wolf River near Shiocton affecting Outagamie, Waupaca and Shawano Counties. For the Lower Wolf Riverincluding Shiocton, New London, Lake PoyganMajor flooding is forecast. For the Little Wolf Riverincluding RoyaltonMinor 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 9:30 AM CDT Friday the stage was 11.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:30 AM CDT Friday was 11.9 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.0 feet this afternoon. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 11.8 feet on 04/03/1979. - 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 130 AM CDT.