Florence County, WI
Alerts
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In effect from Sunday 04/19 8:23 PM CDT – Monday 04/20 11:30 AM CDT
Issued by NWS Green Bay WI
...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
Moderate flooding is occurring.
Where
Brule River near Commonwealth.
When
Until further notice.
Impacts
At 15.0 feet, Flood waters are likely surrounding seasonal homes northeast of Florence.
Additional Details
- At 7:30 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 14.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:30 PM CDT Sunday was 14.4 feet. - Forecast...No forecast is available for this location. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What to do
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.
Areas impacted
- Dickinson, MI
- Iron, MI
- Florence, WI
- Forest, WI
Tips to stay safe
A Flood Warning means that dangerous flooding is expected or already happening. Take immediate action to protect yourself and your home.
- If your home is likely to flood, or if authorities tell you to evacuate, do so immediately and move to higher ground.
- Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters or flooded roads.
- Stay away from areas where water levels can rise rapidly, like storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams.
- If you are trapped in a building, move to the highest floor and call 911. Go to the roof only if necessary.
- Do not go into any room where electrical cords or outlets are under water. Stay out of water that may have electricity in it!
- If your vehicle is trapped in rapidly moving water, stay inside. If water is rising inside the vehicle, move to the roof and signal for help.
In effect from Sunday 04/19 8:31 PM CDT – Monday 04/20 12:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Green Bay WI
The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin
Pine River near Florence affecting Florence County.
Peshtigo River near Porterfield affecting Marinette County.
What
Minor flooding is occurring.
Where
Pine River near Florence.
When
Until further notice.
Impacts
At 7.0 feet, A recreational area and parking lot near the gauge begins to flood.
Additional Details
- At 8:00 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 7.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 6.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 PM CDT Sunday was 7.5 feet. - Forecast...No forecast is available for this location. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What to do
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 Monday afternoon by noon CDT.
Areas impacted
- Florence, WI
Tips to stay safe
A Flood Warning means that dangerous flooding is expected or already happening. Take immediate action to protect yourself and your home.
- If your home is likely to flood, or if authorities tell you to evacuate, do so immediately and move to higher ground.
- Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters or flooded roads.
- Stay away from areas where water levels can rise rapidly, like storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams.
- If you are trapped in a building, move to the highest floor and call 911. Go to the roof only if necessary.
- Do not go into any room where electrical cords or outlets are under water. Stay out of water that may have electricity in it!
- If your vehicle is trapped in rapidly moving water, stay inside. If water is rising inside the vehicle, move to the roof and signal for help.
In effect from Sunday 04/19 8:42 PM CDT – Monday 04/20 11:45 AM CDT
Issued by NWS Green Bay WI
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Michigan...
Menominee River near Florence affecting Dickinson, Florence and Iron Counties.
Menominee River near Niagara affecting Menominee, Dickinson, Florence and Marinette Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Michigan...
Menominee River near Vulcan affecting Menominee, Dickinson and Marinette Counties.
For the Menominee River...including Florence, Twin Falls Dam-Iron Mountain, Vulcan, Niagara, Koss, McAllister...Moderate flooding is forecast.
What
Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
Where
Menominee River near Florence.
When
Until further notice.
Impacts
At 10.0 feet, Flood waters reach a few homes and cottages along Runbers Road.
Additional Details
- At 8:00 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 10.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 PM CDT Sunday was 10.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.9 feet just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What to do
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 Monday morning by 1145 AM CDT.
Areas impacted
- Dickinson, MI
- Iron, MI
- Florence, WI
Tips to stay safe
A Flood Warning means that dangerous flooding is expected or already happening. Take immediate action to protect yourself and your home.
- If your home is likely to flood, or if authorities tell you to evacuate, do so immediately and move to higher ground.
- Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters or flooded roads.
- Stay away from areas where water levels can rise rapidly, like storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams.
- If you are trapped in a building, move to the highest floor and call 911. Go to the roof only if necessary.
- Do not go into any room where electrical cords or outlets are under water. Stay out of water that may have electricity in it!
- If your vehicle is trapped in rapidly moving water, stay inside. If water is rising inside the vehicle, move to the roof and signal for help.
In effect from Sunday 04/19 8:42 PM CDT – Saturday 04/25 1:00 AM CDT
Issued by NWS Green Bay WI
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Michigan...
Menominee River near Florence affecting Dickinson, Florence and Iron Counties.
Menominee River near Niagara affecting Menominee, Dickinson, Florence and Marinette Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Michigan...
Menominee River near Vulcan affecting Menominee, Dickinson and Marinette Counties.
For the Menominee River...including Florence, Twin Falls Dam-Iron Mountain, Vulcan, Niagara, Koss, McAllister...Moderate flooding is forecast.
What
Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record.
Where
Menominee River near Niagara.
When
Until late Friday night.
Impacts
At 15.0 feet, Flood waters reach the Aurora Fire Protection station.
Additional Details
- At 8:00 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 14.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 PM CDT Sunday was 14.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.8 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Friday morning. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What to do
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 Monday morning by 1145 AM CDT.
Areas impacted
- Dickinson, MI
- Menominee, MI
- Florence, WI
- Marinette, WI
Tips to stay safe
A Flood Warning means that dangerous flooding is expected or already happening. Take immediate action to protect yourself and your home.
- If your home is likely to flood, or if authorities tell you to evacuate, do so immediately and move to higher ground.
- Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters or flooded roads.
- Stay away from areas where water levels can rise rapidly, like storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams.
- If you are trapped in a building, move to the highest floor and call 911. Go to the roof only if necessary.
- Do not go into any room where electrical cords or outlets are under water. Stay out of water that may have electricity in it!
- If your vehicle is trapped in rapidly moving water, stay inside. If water is rising inside the vehicle, move to the roof and signal for help.
Briefing
From the forecaster
5-Day Outlook
Created by the NWS Green Bay WFO
4/19/2026 A cool start to the work week will be followed by spring-like temperatures Tuesday through Thursday. The next chance of showers and storms will be Thursday afternoon and Thursday night, with a lingering chance of showers on Friday.
Seven-day weather risk overview
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