Active AlertsEureka, WI

Flood Warning

Issued at Sun 10:54 AM Apr. 5
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Wisconsin Wolf River at New London affecting Winnebago, Waupaca and Outagamie Counties. For the Lower Wolf Riverincluding Shiocton, New London, New London - Test, Lake PoyganMinor flooding is forecast.
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Wolf River at New London.
When: Until Saturday afternoon.
Impacts: At 9.5 feet, Up to a foot of water is surrounding structures along West River Drive in Fremont. Several inches of floodwater begins to cover portions of Burton Road near Pheifer Park. Water is approaching portions of West Wolf Avenue near New London.
Additional Details: - At 10:30 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 9.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:30 AM CDT Sunday was 9.4 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.6 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage Friday evening. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 9.6 feet on 03/18/1946. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Recommended Action

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 200 AM CDT.

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