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Shawano County Sheriff's Office
Sunday April 5th, 2026 :: 10:31 a.m. CDT

Alert

Flood Warning until 01:45AM Monday

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Embarrass River near Embarrass affecting Shawano and Waupaca Counties.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. This approaches the flood of record.

* WHERE...Embarrass River near Embarrass.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Water may approach structures near Sandy Lane.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 8.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 6.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 AM CDT Sunday was 8.3 feet. - Forecast...No forecast is available for this location. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 8.2 feet on 04/20/1972. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: SHAWANO, WI ... WAUPACA, WI

Instructions:

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 145 AM CDT.

Address/Location
Shawano County Sheriff's Office
405 N Main St
Shawano, WI 54166

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 715-526-3111

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Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
Certainty:
Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Flood Warning

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