Active AlertsNorthland, WI
Flood Warning
Flood Warning
The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin Oconto River above Oconto affecting Oconto County. Wolf River near Shiocton affecting Waupaca, Outagamie and Shawano Counties.
: The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Wisconsin Wolf River at New London affecting Waupaca, Winnebago and Outagamie Counties. For the Oconto Riverincluding Gillett, OcontoMinor flooding is forecast. For the Lower Wolf Riverincluding Shiocton, New London, Lake PoyganMinor flooding is forecast.
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Wolf River at New London.
When: Until Monday evening.
Impacts: At 10.1 feet, flood waters begin to cover portions of West Wolf River Avenue downstream of New London. Widespread lowland flooding is occurring from New London to Fremont.
Additional Details: - At 10:30 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 10.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:30 AM CDT Tuesday was 10.2 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.2 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Monday morning. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 10.1 feet on 03/29/1986. - 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 this evening by 1000 PM CDT.