Forest County, WI
Alerts
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In effect from Friday 04/17 9:23 PM CDT – Saturday 04/18 12:30 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Green Bay WI
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Michigan...
Brule River near Commonwealth affecting Iron, Florence, Forest and Dickinson Counties.
Embarrass River near Embarrass affecting Shawano and Waupaca Counties.
What
Minor flooding is occurring.
Where
Brule River near Commonwealth.
When
Until further notice.
Impacts
At 13.5 feet, Floodwaters approach seasonal homes northeast of Florence.
Additional Details
- At 8:30 PM CDT Friday the stage was 13.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 PM CDT Friday was 13.3 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 Saturday afternoon by 1230 PM 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.
Briefing
From the forecaster
Tonight's Forecast
Created by the NWS Green Bay WFO
4/17/2026 Scattered showers and thunderstorms will persist through early tonight, ending between midnight - 2AM, but the threat for severe storms has greatly diminished.
Seven-day weather risk overview
Daily weather risk summary
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