...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Wolf River at New London affecting Winnebago, Outagamie and Waupaca Counties. Wolf River near Shiocton affecting Shawano, Outagamie and Waupaca Counties. 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. This approaches the flood of record.
* WHERE...Wolf River near Shiocton.
* WHEN...Until late Thursday night.
* IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, There is widespread lowland flooding. Water is surrounding structures along the river near Island and Mill Streets.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 AM CDT Friday the stage was 12.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:30 AM CDT Friday was 13.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Wednesday evening and continue falling to 10.5 feet Friday, April 17. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - 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 late tonight by 1245 AM CDT.
