Flood Warning issued April 19 at 8:23PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Details
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...Michigan...
Brule River near Commonwealth affecting Forest, Dickinson, Florence
and Iron Counties.
Wolf River at New London affecting Outagamie, Waupaca and Winnebago
Counties.
Wolf River near Shiocton affecting Outagamie, Waupaca and Shawano
Counties.
For the Lower Wolf River...including Shiocton, New London...Major
flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
This approaches the flood of record.
* WHERE...Wolf River at New London.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Widespread flooding of shoreline property
is occurring from the New London area to Lake Poygan. Water reaches
the top of the retaining wall in New London. Emergency Management
reports widespread flooding is occurring along the Little Wolf
River into the Wolf River, including the city of New London.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:30 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 11.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:30 PM CDT Sunday was 12.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 9.1 feet Sunday,
April 26.
- 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/grb
The next statement will be issued Monday morning by 1130 AM CDT.