Flood Warning until 11:15AM Wednesday 
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Oconto River above Oconto affecting Oconto County. Wolf River near Shiocton affecting Waupaca, Outagamie and Shawano Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Wolf River at New London affecting Waupaca, Winnebago and Outagamie Counties. For the Oconto River...including Gillett, Oconto...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Lower Wolf River...including Shiocton, New London, Lake Poygan...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Wolf River near Shiocton.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, flood waters begin to approach homes near the river in the Shiocton area. This mainly includes homes along Island and Mill Streets. Many seasonal structures are surrounded by water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 13.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:30 AM CDT Tuesday was 13.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.3 feet this evening. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.3 feet on 03/15/1920. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* AFFECTED AREAS: OUTAGAMIE, WI ... 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 this evening by 1000 PM 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
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
