Active AlertsOconto, WI

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Wisconsin Oconto River above Oconto affecting Oconto County. For the Oconto Riverincluding Gillett, OcontoMinor flooding is forecast.
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Oconto River above Oconto.
When: Until late Monday night.
Impacts: At 11.0 feet, Up to 2 feet of water is covering a campground in Oconto. Floodwaters begin to reach city streets adjacent to the river.
Additional Details: - At 11:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 10.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:00 AM CDT Tuesday was 10.9 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.8 feet early Thursday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late Monday morning. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 11.9 feet on 04/19/2019. - 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 330 AM CDT.