Flood Warning Issued for Portage and Wood Counties in Wisconsin
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NOAA issued it on April 15, 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 Portage and Wood Counties in central Wisconsin until 4:00 AM CDT on April 15, 2026, due to flooding from excessive rainfall.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Central Wisconsin
- Issued
- April 15, 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 Central Wisconsin.
Flood Warning in Central Wisconsin
Alert Details
A Flood Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Green Bay WI. It is effective from 9:03 PM CDT on April 14, 2026, until 4:00 AM CDT on April 15, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning affects Portage County and Wood County in central Wisconsin. Specific locations include Stevens Point, Wisconsin Rapids, Whiting, Amherst, Pittsville, Lake Wazeecha, Babcock, Plover, Stockton, Nekoosa, Port Edwards, Biron, Sherry, Jordan, Vesper, Rosholt, Park Ridge, Rudolph, Junction City, and Amherst Junction.
What You Should Do
Turn around and do not drown when encountering flooded roads. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize flooding dangers, and avoid driving on flooded roads.
Expected Conditions
Flooding is caused by excessive rainfall, with 3 to 5 inches of rain fallen in the last two days, leading to numerous road closures.
Timeline
The alert is effective from 9:03 PM CDT on April 14, 2026, and will expire at 4:00 AM CDT on April 15, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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