Flood Warning Issued for Lincoln and Marathon Counties in Wisconsin
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NOAA issued it on April 13, 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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The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for Lincoln and Marathon Counties in Wisconsin, with minor flooding expected on the Wisconsin River at Merrill from April 13 to April 16.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Lincoln and Marathon Counties, Wisconsin
- Issued
- April 13, 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 Lincoln and Marathon Counties, Wisconsin.
Alert Details
A Flood Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Green Bay WI. It is effective starting from April 13, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning affects Lincoln and Marathon Counties in Wisconsin, specifically the Wisconsin River at Merrill.
What You Should Do
Turn around and do not drown when encountering flooded roads. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or through flooded areas.
Expected Conditions
Minor flooding is forecast, with the river expected to rise to a crest of 11.9 feet. At 11.0 feet, flooding will mainly affect parks and agricultural land in the Merrill area. The current stage is 9.4 feet, and bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
Timeline
The warning is in effect from this evening on April 13, 2026, until Thursday afternoon on April 16, 2026. It will onset at 6:14 PM CDT on April 13 and end at 12:00 PM CDT on April 16.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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