Flash Flood Warning Issued for Waupaca County, Wisconsin
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NOAA issued it on April 14, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for Waupaca County, Wisconsin, due to the imminent failure of Big Falls Dam, posing a life-threatening risk until 4:15 PM CDT on April 14, 2026.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Waupaca County, Wisconsin
- Issued
- April 14, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Green Bay WI
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Waupaca County, Wisconsin.
Flash Flood Warning in Waupaca, WI
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Green Bay has issued a Flash Flood Warning. This alert is effective from 10:16 AM CDT until 4:15 PM CDT on April 14, 2026.
Affected Areas
This warning affects north central Waupaca County in northeastern Wisconsin, specifically areas downstream from the Big Falls Dam along the Little Wolf River. The nearest downstream town is Big Falls. It includes streams and drainages such as Blake Creek, Shaw Creek, Little Creek, South Branch Pigeon River, and Whitcomb Creek.
What You Should Do
If you are in low-lying areas below the Big Falls Dam, move to higher ground immediately. Turn around and do not drive through flooded roads to avoid potential dangers.
Expected Conditions
Life-threatening flash flooding is expected from the imminent failure of Big Falls Dam, impacting areas along the Little Wolf River.
Timeline
The warning is effective from 10:16 AM CDT on April 14, 2026, and will expire at 4:15 PM CDT on the same day.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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