Oconto County Flood Warning (Mar 28, 2020)

Action Recommended

Avoid the subject event as per the instructions

Issued By

Green Bay - WI, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Oconto County

Description

The Flood Warning remains in effect… The Flood Warning continues for the Oconto River above Oconto. Until further notice. At 10:15 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 8.7 feet. Flood stage is 9.0 feet. Minor flooding is forecast. Forecast…

The river is expected to rise above flood stage this evening and continue rising to a crest of 11.2 feet early Wednesday afternoon. Impact…

At 11.0 feet, Up to 2 feet of water is covering a campground in Oconto. Floodwaters begin to reach city streets adjacent to the river.

More Information

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin…

  • Oconto River above Oconto affecting Oconto County.
  • Wolf River at New London affecting Winnebago, Outagamie and Waupaca Counties.

For the Oconto River… including Oconto… Minor flooding is forecast.

For the Lower Wolf River…including Shiocton, New London… Moderate flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS

Report flooding to your local law enforcement agency when you can do so safely. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

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