Flood Warning Issued for Oconto County, Wisconsin
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NOAA issued it on April 12, 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 Flood Warning is in effect for Oconto County, Wisconsin, due to minor flooding on the Oconto River, with river stages expected to rise and impact local areas until April 18, 2026.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Oconto County, Wisconsin
- Issued
- April 12, 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 Oconto County, Wisconsin.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Green Bay has issued a Flood Warning for the Oconto River area. This alert is issued by NWS Green Bay WI and is effective from April 12, 2026, at 1:53 PM CDT until April 18, 2026, at 1:00 PM CDT.
Affected Areas
The warning affects Oconto County, Wisconsin, specifically the Oconto River above Oconto. This includes areas where minor flooding is occurring and forecast.
What You Should Do
Residents should turn around and not drown when encountering flooded roads. Do not attempt to drive around barricades or through flooded areas to ensure safety.
Expected Conditions
Minor flooding is occurring and forecast for the Oconto River. The river stage is currently at 9.2 feet and is expected to rise to 9.7 feet by early Thursday morning. Flood stage is 9.0 feet, with bankfull stage at 7.0 feet.
Timeline
The alert is effective from April 12, 2026, at 1:53 PM CDT. It is expected to continue until April 18, 2026, at 1:00 PM CDT, with the river forecasted to fall below flood stage by Friday evening or Saturday.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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