Shawano 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 and moderate flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record.
Where
Wolf River near Shiocton.
When
Until further notice.
Impacts
At 15.0 feet, Flood waters may be covering lower portions of the Highway 54 bridge. Many streets in Shiocton are covered with up to foot of water.
Additional Details
- At 5:35 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 14.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 5:35 PM CDT Sunday was 14.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 12.2 feet Sunday, April 26. - Flood stage is 11.0 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
- Outagamie, WI
- Shawano, WI
- Waupaca, 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
Tranquil Start To the Week
Created by the NWS Green Bay WFO
4/20/2026 A quiet spring patter is forecast through the first half of this week. Temperatures today will remain a few degrees below normal, but above normal temperatures return Tuesday. Next chance for showers and thunderstorms comes Thursday evening into Friday.
Seven-day weather risk overview
Daily weather risk summary
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