Active AlertsWeyauwega, WI

Flood Warning

Issued at Tue 6:51 PM Apr. 14
Issued by: National Weather Service
Recommended Action
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.
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Flash Flood Watch

Issued at Tue 4:27 PM Apr. 14
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

What: Flash Flooding caused by a potential dam or levee failure continues to be possible near and downstream of the Big Falls Dam.
Where: A portion of northeast Wisconsin, including the following county, Waupaca.
When: Until midnight CDT tonight.
Impacts: Dam failure may result in flash flooding of low-lying areas below the dam.
Additional Details: - Emergency management reports that though the situation has stabilized at the dam, significant increase in flows in the vicinity of the dam could still result in potential dam failure. - The nearest downstream town is Big Falls. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Recommended Action

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Flood Watch

Issued at Tue 4:27 PM Apr. 14
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

What: Flash Flooding caused by a potential dam or levee failure continues to be possible near and downstream of the Big Falls Dam.
Where: A portion of northeast Wisconsin, including the following county, Waupaca.
When: Until midnight CDT tonight.
Impacts: Dam failure may result in flash flooding of low-lying areas below the dam.
Additional Details: - Emergency management reports that though the situation has stabilized at the dam, significant increase in flows in the vicinity of the dam could still result in potential dam failure. - The nearest downstream town is Big Falls. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Recommended Action

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Flood Warning

Issued at Tue 12:19 PM Apr. 14
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin Wolf River near Shiocton affecting Outagamie, Shawano and Waupaca Counties. For the Lower Wolf Riverincluding Shiocton, New London, Lake PoyganMajor flooding is forecast.
What: Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record.
Where: Wolf River near Shiocton.
When: Until further notice.
Impacts: At 14.0 feet, Water is about a foot below the bottom of the Highway 54 bridge. Flood waters begin spreading over parts of Shiocton adjacent to the river including River and Mills Streets.
Additional Details: - At 7:30 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 12.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:30 AM CDT Tuesday was 12.8 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.5 feet early Saturday afternoon. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 14.1 feet on 04/01/1922. - 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 330 AM CDT.

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