Flood Warning Issued for Portage, 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 Portage, Wisconsin, due to minor flooding on the Wisconsin River below Whiting Dam.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Portage, 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 Portage, Wisconsin.
Flood Warning in Portage, WI
Alert Details
The alert is a Flood Warning issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Green Bay WI. It is effective from 7:31 AM CDT on April 13, 2026.
Affected Areas
This warning affects Portage County, Wisconsin, specifically the Wisconsin River below Whiting Dam.
What You Should Do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Do not attempt to drive around barricades or through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
Expected Conditions
Minor flooding is occurring. At 1053.0 feet, widespread flooding in wooded land adjacent to the river, with floodwaters approaching homes in low-lying areas on Park Drive west of Plover. The current stage is 1053.3 feet, and bankfull stage is 1051.0 feet.
Timeline
The warning is effective from 7:31 AM CDT on April 13, 2026, and expires at 10:45 PM CDT on the same day.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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