Severe Flood

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 10:56AM CDT until April 20 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Oconto, WI Source: NOAA / NWS

Details

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...

Oconto River above Oconto affecting Oconto County.

For the Oconto River...including Gillett, Oconto...Minor flooding is
forecast.

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

* WHERE...Oconto River above Oconto.

* WHEN...Until Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Up to 2 feet of water is covering a
campground in Oconto. Flood waters begin to reach city streets
adjacent to the river.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 9.4 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 10:00 AM CDT Monday was 9.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.8 feet
early Thursday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
Monday, April 20.
- Flood stage is 9.0 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.

The next statement will be issued late tonight by 200 AM CDT.