Severe Flood

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 11:31AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Outagamie, WI; Shawano, WI; Waupaca, WI Source: NOAA / NWS

Details

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...

Wolf River at New London affecting Waupaca, Outagamie and Winnebago
Counties.

Wolf River near Shiocton affecting Waupaca, Shawano and Outagamie
Counties.

For the Lower Wolf River...including Shiocton, New London...Minor
flooding is forecast.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Wolf River near Shiocton.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, There is widespread lowland flooding. Water
is surrounding structures along the river near Island and Mill
Streets.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:30 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 12.3 feet and leveling off.
- Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.1 feet
Friday evening.
- Minor flood stage is 11.0 feet. Moderate flood stage is 13.5
feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Recommendations

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/grb

The next statement will be issued late tonight by midnight CDT.