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River Flood Warning 13, NWS Green Bay, WI

March 16, 2016Portage County, Wisconsin

NWS Green Bay, WI issued this river flood warning at Mar 16, 2016, 10:51 PM CDT for Portage County, Wisconsin. It was in force for 69 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Mar 16, 2016, 10:51 PM CDT (03:51 UTC)
Expired
Mar 19, 2016, 8:13 PM CDT
In force
69 hr
Issued by
NWS Green Bay, WI
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
Minor

County Portage County, WI

The radar

The Green Bay radar (KGRB), 118 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 03:49 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The river

Written for the forecast point Wisconsin River below Stevens Point Dam (STPW3).

Action stage
1074 ft
Minor stage
1076 ft
Moderate stage
1079 ft
Major stage
1081 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record, one reading an hour, from a day before the product to a day after it ended. Flood stages are today's.

The text

As transmitted.

268 
WGUS43 KGRB 170351
FLWGRB

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREEN BAY WI
1051 PM CDT WED MAR 16 2016

...The National Weather Service in Green Bay has issued a Flood 
Warning for the following rivers in Wisconsin... 

  Wisconsin River below Stevens Point affecting Portage County
  Wisconsin River below Whiting Dam affecting Portage County

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons with interests along this river need to prepare for flooding.
Stay tuned for further updates on this flooding situation.

&&

WIC097-171851-
/O.NEW.KGRB.FL.W.0013.160317T0351Z-000000T0000Z/
/STPW3.1.ER.160317T0234Z.160317T0310Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
1051 PM CDT WED MAR 16 2016

The National Weather Service in Green Bay has issued a 

* Flood Warning For 
  the Wisconsin River below Stevens Point.
* At 10:10 PM Wednesday the stage was 1076 feet. 
* Flood stage is 1076 feet. 
* At 1076 feet...There is widespread flooding of wooded lowland.  

&&

LAT...LON 4451 8956 4449 8955 4448 8962 4451 8969


$$

WIC097-171851-
/O.NEW.KGRB.FL.W.0014.160317T0351Z-000000T0000Z/
/WTGW3.1.ER.160317T0220Z.160317T0310Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
1051 PM CDT WED MAR 16 2016

The National Weather Service in Green Bay has issued a 

* Flood Warning For 
  the Wisconsin River below Whiting Dam.
* At 10:10 PM Wednesday the stage was 1053 feet. 
* Flood stage is 1053 feet. 
* At 1053 feet...Widespread flooding in wooded land adjacent to the 
  river.  Floodwaters approach homes in low lying areas on Park Drive
  west of Plover.  

&&

LAT...LON 4449 8954 4443 8953 4442 8973 4447 8973


$$
7 follow-up statements
668 
WGUS43 KGRB 171426
FLWGRB

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREEN BAY WI
926 AM CDT THU MAR 17 2016

  Wisconsin River below Stevens Point affecting Portage County

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons with interests along this river need to prepare for flooding.
Stay tuned for further updates on this flooding situation.

&&

WIC097-180526-
/O.CON.KGRB.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/STPW3.2.ER.160317T0234Z.160317T1210Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
926 AM CDT THU MAR 17 2016

...Observed flooding increased from Minor to Moderate SEVERITY...
The Flood Warning continues for 
  The Wisconsin River below Stevens Point.* At  7:10 AM Thursday the stage was 1079 feet. 
* Flood stage is 1076 feet. 
* At 1079 feet...There is widespread flooding of wooded lowland. 
  Water aproaches portions of West River Drive.  The County Road HH 
  bridge may be closed.  

&&

LAT...LON 4451 8956 4449 8955 4448 8962 4451 8969


$$
333 
WGUS83 KGRB 171526
FLSGRB

FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREEN BAY WI 
1026 AM CDT THU MAR 17 2016

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Wisconsin...

  Wisconsin River below Wausau affecting Marathon County
  Wisconsin River below Stevens Point affecting Portage County
  Wisconsin River below Whiting Dam affecting Portage County
  Wisconsin River below Biron Reservoir affecting Wood County
  Wisconsin River at Merrill affecting Marathon and Lincoln Counties
  Wisconsin River at Rothschild affecting Marathon County
  Wisconsin River below Wisconsin Rapids affecting Wood County
  Big Rib River at Rib Falls affecting Marathon County

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you encounter a flooded area...turn around and find an alternate 
route.  Turn Around...Do Not Drown.

&&

WIC069-073-180626-
/O.EXT.KGRB.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-160318T1800Z/
/RRLW3.1.ER.160316T2041Z.160317T0745Z.160318T0000Z.NO/
1026 AM CDT THU MAR 17 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Wisconsin River at Merrill.
* until Friday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  8:15 AM Thursday the stage was 11.2 feet. 
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet. 
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...the river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  this evening.
* At 11.0 feet...Flooding mainly affects Merrill area parks and 
  agricultural land.  

&&

LAT...LON 4521 8970 4512 8957 4500 8958 4500 8967
      4514 8972 4515 8971             

$$

WIC073-180626-
/O.CON.KGRB.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WUUW3.1.ER.160316T1822Z.160317T1210Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
1026 AM CDT THU MAR 17 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Wisconsin River below Wausau.
* until further notice...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 10:10 AM Thursday the stage was 1169 feet. 
* Flood stage is 1167 feet. 
* At 1169 feet...Up to 2 feet of water is surrounding an apartment in
  the Oak Island Park area and a business in the DC Everest Park 
  area. Up to 2 feet of water may be surrounding homes along the Big 
  Rib River west of Wausau along Sherman Road .  

&&

LAT...LON 4500 8958 4489 8961 4489 8965 4500 8967


$$

WIC073-180626-
/O.EXT.KGRB.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-160319T0524Z/
/ROTW3.3.ER.160316T2255Z.160317T1200Z.160318T1124Z.NO/
1026 AM CDT THU MAR 17 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Wisconsin River at Rothschild.
* until late Friday night...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  9:00 AM Thursday the stage was 27.8 feet. 
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet. 
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...the river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  tomorrow morning.
* At 28.0 feet...Floodwaters approach a business between business 
  highway 51 and the Wisconsin River in Rothschild.  

&&

LAT...LON 4489 8961 4478 8964 4469 8961 4469 8973
      4477 8976 4489 8967             

$$

WIC097-180626-
/O.CON.KGRB.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/STPW3.2.ER.160317T0234Z.160317T1410Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
1026 AM CDT THU MAR 17 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Wisconsin River below Stevens Point.
* until further notice...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  9:10 AM Thursday the stage was 1079 feet. 
* Flood stage is 1076 feet. 
* At 1079 feet...There is widespread flooding of wooded lowland. 
  Water aproaches portions of West River Drive.  The County Road HH 
  bridge may be closed.  

&&

LAT...LON 4451 8956 4449 8955 4448 8962 4451 8969


$$

WIC097-180626-
/O.CON.KGRB.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WTGW3.1.ER.160317T0220Z.160317T1210Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
1026 AM CDT THU MAR 17 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Wisconsin River below Whiting Dam.
* until further notice...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  9:10 AM Thursday the stage was 1056 feet. 
* Flood stage is 1053 feet. 
* At 1056 feet...Up to 3 feet of water surrounds homes in low lying 
  aeras along Park Drive west of Plover.  Floodwaters may also be 
  covering portions of Blue Heron Road.  

&&

LAT...LON 4449 8954 4443 8953 4442 8973 4447 8973


$$

WIC141-180626-
/O.CON.KGRB.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BIRW3.1.ER.160317T0815Z.160317T1410Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
1026 AM CDT THU MAR 17 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Wisconsin River below Biron Reservoir.
* until further notice...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  9:10 AM Thursday the stage was 1018 feet. 
* Flood stage is 1017 feet. 
* At 1019 feet...Widespread flooding in wooded lowland is occurring 
  along the river. About a half foot of water surrounds a few homes 
  on Shore Acres Drive in Biron. Water may be over portions of Reddin
  Road.  Water may also be approaching parts of Highway 66 or County 
  Road P due to Stoney Brook Creek backing up.  

&&

LAT...LON 4442 8973 4438 8980 4442 8986 4447 8973


$$

WIC141-180625-
/O.EXT.KGRB.FL.W.0007.160318T0000Z-160320T0000Z/
/WIRW3.1.ER.160318T0000Z.160318T0000Z.160318T1800Z.NO/
1026 AM CDT THU MAR 17 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Wisconsin River below Wisconsin Rapids.
* from this evening to Saturday evening...Or until the warning is 
  cancelled.
* At  7:00 AM Thursday the stage was 9.7 feet. 
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet. 
* Forecast...the river is expected to rise near flood stage this 
  evening.
* At 12.0 feet...Water is near a building at the intersection of 2nd 
  Avenue and Gaynor Avenue.  Playground equipment in Lions park is 
  surrounded by water.  

&&

LAT...LON 4440 8979 4427 8987 4427 8993 4440 8986


$$

WIC073-180625-
/O.CON.KGRB.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/RIBW3.1.ER.160316T1204Z.160316T2100Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1026 AM CDT THU MAR 17 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Big Rib River at Rib Falls.
* until further notice...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  8:15 AM Thursday the stage was 11.1 feet. 
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet. 
* At 11.5 feet...Up to 2 feet of flood water is covering parts of 
  Lions Park.  

&&

LAT...LON 4512 9004 4512 8995 4498 8984 4495 8963
      4491 8965 4491 8993             

$$
570 
WGUS83 KGRB 180152
FLSGRB

FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREEN BAY WI 
852 PM CDT THU MAR 17 2016

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Wisconsin...

  Wisconsin River below Wausau affecting Marathon County
  Wisconsin River at Rothschild affecting Marathon County
  Wisconsin River below Stevens Point affecting Portage County
  Wisconsin River below Whiting Dam affecting Portage County
  Wisconsin River below Biron Reservoir affecting Wood County

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you encounter a flooded area...turn around and find an alternate 
route.  Turn Around...Do Not Drown.

&&

WIC069-073-181652-
/O.EXT.KGRB.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-160319T0000Z/
/RRLW3.1.ER.160316T2041Z.160317T0745Z.160318T0600Z.NO/
852 PM CDT THU MAR 17 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Wisconsin River at Merrill.
* until Friday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  7:30 PM Thursday the stage was 11.2 feet. 
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet. 
* Forecast...the river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  after midnight tomorrow.
* At 11.0 feet...Flooding mainly affects Merrill area parks and 
  agricultural land.  

&&

LAT...LON 4521 8970 4512 8957 4500 8958 4500 8967
      4514 8972 4515 8971             

$$

WIC073-181652-
/O.CON.KGRB.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WUUW3.1.ER.160316T1822Z.160317T1210Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
852 PM CDT THU MAR 17 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Wisconsin River below Wausau.
* until further notice...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  8:10 PM Thursday the stage was 1168 feet. 
* Flood stage is 1167 feet. 
* At 1169 feet...Up to 2 feet of water is surrounding an apartment in
  the Oak Island Park area and a business in the DC Everest Park 
  area. Up to 2 feet of water may be surrounding homes along the Big 
  Rib River west of Wausau along Sherman Road .  

&&

LAT...LON 4500 8958 4489 8961 4489 8965 4500 8967


$$

WIC073-181652-
/O.CON.KGRB.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-160319T0524Z/
/ROTW3.3.ER.160316T2255Z.160317T1200Z.160318T1124Z.NO/
852 PM CDT THU MAR 17 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Wisconsin River at Rothschild.
* until late Friday night...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  8:00 PM Thursday the stage was 26.6 feet and falling. 
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet. 
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...the river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  tomorrow morning.
* At 25.0 feet...A public boat landing on the west side of the river 
  is covered with water.  

&&

LAT...LON 4489 8961 4478 8964 4469 8961 4469 8973
      4477 8976 4489 8967             

$$

WIC097-181652-
/O.CON.KGRB.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/STPW3.2.ER.160317T0234Z.160317T2110Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
852 PM CDT THU MAR 17 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Wisconsin River below Stevens Point.
* until further notice...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  7:10 PM Thursday the stage was 1080 feet. 
* Flood stage is 1076 feet. 
* At 1079 feet...There is widespread flooding of wooded lowland. 
  Water aproaches portions of West River Drive.  The County Road HH 
  bridge may be closed.  

&&

LAT...LON 4451 8956 4449 8955 4448 8962 4451 8969


$$

WIC097-181652-
/O.CON.KGRB.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WTGW3.1.ER.160317T0220Z.160317T2110Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
852 PM CDT THU MAR 17 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Wisconsin River below Whiting Dam.
* until further notice...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  7:10 PM Thursday the stage was 1056 feet. 
* Flood stage is 1053 feet. 
* At 1056 feet...Up to 3 feet of water surrounds homes in low lying 
  aeras along Park Drive west of Plover.  Floodwaters may also be 
  covering portions of Blue Heron Road.  

&&

LAT...LON 4449 8954 4443 8953 4442 8973 4447 8973


$$

WIC141-181652-
/O.CON.KGRB.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BIRW3.1.ER.160317T0815Z.160318T0010Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
852 PM CDT THU MAR 17 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Wisconsin River below Biron Reservoir.
* until further notice...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  7:10 PM Thursday the stage was 1019 feet. 
* Flood stage is 1017 feet. 
* At 1019 feet...Widespread flooding in wooded lowland is occurring 
  along the river. About a half foot of water surrounds a few homes 
  on Shore Acres Drive in Biron. Water may be over portions of Reddin
  Road.  Water may also be approaching parts of Highway 66 or County 
  Road P due to Stoney Brook Creek backing up.  

&&

LAT...LON 4442 8973 4438 8980 4442 8986 4447 8973


$$

WIC141-181652-
/O.EXT.KGRB.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-160319T1800Z/
/WIRW3.1.ER.160317T1748Z.160317T2100Z.160318T1200Z.NO/
852 PM CDT THU MAR 17 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Wisconsin River below Wisconsin Rapids.
* until Saturday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  4:00 PM Thursday the stage was 13.3 feet. 
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet. 
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...the river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  tomorrow morning.
* At 13.5 feet...Flood waters cover 1st Street and approach 2nd 
  Street. Flood waters also approach 2nd Avenue near Gaynor Avenue.  
  The current is fast especially downstream of the dam.  

&&

LAT...LON 4440 8979 4427 8987 4427 8993 4440 8986


$$
948 
WGUS83 KGRB 181539
FLSGRB

FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREEN BAY WI 
1039 AM CDT FRI MAR 18 2016

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Wisconsin...

  Wisconsin River below Wausau affecting Marathon County
  Wisconsin River below Stevens Point affecting Portage County
  Wisconsin River below Whiting Dam affecting Portage County
  Wisconsin River below Biron Reservoir affecting Wood County
  Wisconsin River below Wisconsin Rapids affecting Wood County

...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in 
Wisconsin...

  Wisconsin River at Merrill affecting Marathon and Lincoln Counties
  Wisconsin River at Rothschild affecting Marathon County

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you encounter a flooded area...turn around and find an alternate 
route.  Turn Around...Do Not Drown.

&&

WIC069-073-181609-
/O.CAN.KGRB.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-160319T0000Z/
/RRLW3.1.ER.160316T2041Z.160317T0745Z.160318T1233Z.NO/
1039 AM CDT FRI MAR 18 2016

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  The Wisconsin River at Merrill.
* At  9:30 AM Friday the stage was 10.6 feet. 
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet. 
* Fell below flood stage at  7:33 AM Friday.
* Forecast...the river will continue to fall to 8.8 feet by tomorrow 
  morning.
* At 11.0 feet...Flooding mainly affects Merrill area parks and 
  agricultural land.  

&&

LAT...LON 4521 8970 4512 8957 4500 8958 4500 8967
      4514 8972 4515 8971             

$$

WIC073-190639-
/O.CON.KGRB.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WUUW3.1.ER.160316T1822Z.160317T1210Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
1039 AM CDT FRI MAR 18 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Wisconsin River below Wausau.
* until further notice...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 10:10 AM Friday the stage was 1168 feet. 
* Flood stage is 1167 feet. 
* At 1167 feet...Waters approaches buildings in DC Everest Park and 
  Oak Island Park.  

&&

LAT...LON 4500 8958 4489 8961 4489 8965 4500 8967


$$

WIC073-181609-
/O.CAN.KGRB.FL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-160319T0524Z/
/ROTW3.3.ER.160316T2255Z.160317T1200Z.160318T1158Z.NO/
1039 AM CDT FRI MAR 18 2016

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  The Wisconsin River at Rothschild.
* At 10:00 AM Friday the stage was 24.6 feet. 
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet. 
* Fell below flood stage at  6:58 AM Friday.
* Forecast...the river will continue to fall to 21.6 feet by tomorrow
  morning.
* At 25.0 feet...A public boat landing on the west side of the river 
  is covered with water.  

&&

LAT...LON 4489 8961 4478 8964 4469 8961 4469 8973
      4477 8976 4489 8967             

$$

WIC097-190639-
/O.CON.KGRB.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/STPW3.2.ER.160317T0234Z.160317T2110Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
1039 AM CDT FRI MAR 18 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Wisconsin River below Stevens Point.
* until further notice...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 10:10 AM Friday the stage was 1079 feet. 
* Flood stage is 1076 feet. 
* At 1079 feet...There is widespread flooding of wooded lowland. 
  Water aproaches portions of West River Drive.  The County Road HH 
  bridge may be closed.  

&&

LAT...LON 4451 8956 4449 8955 4448 8962 4451 8969


$$

WIC097-190639-
/O.CON.KGRB.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WTGW3.1.ER.160317T0220Z.160317T2110Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
1039 AM CDT FRI MAR 18 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Wisconsin River below Whiting Dam.
* until further notice...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 10:10 AM Friday the stage was 1055 feet. 
* Flood stage is 1053 feet. 
* At 1056 feet...Up to 3 feet of water surrounds homes in low lying 
  aeras along Park Drive west of Plover.  Floodwaters may also be 
  covering portions of Blue Heron Road.  

&&

LAT...LON 4449 8954 4443 8953 4442 8973 4447 8973


$$

WIC141-190639-
/O.CON.KGRB.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BIRW3.1.ER.160317T0815Z.160318T0310Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
1039 AM CDT FRI MAR 18 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Wisconsin River below Biron Reservoir.
* until further notice...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 10:10 AM Friday the stage was 1019 feet. 
* Flood stage is 1017 feet. 
* At 1019 feet...Widespread flooding in wooded lowland is occurring 
  along the river. About a half foot of water surrounds a few homes 
  on Shore Acres Drive in Biron. Water may be over portions of Reddin
  Road.  Water may also be approaching parts of Highway 66 or County 
  Road P due to Stoney Brook Creek backing up.  

&&

LAT...LON 4442 8973 4438 8980 4442 8986 4447 8973


$$

WIC141-190638-
/O.EXT.KGRB.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-160319T2325Z/
/WIRW3.2.ER.160317T1748Z.160318T0600Z.160318T1725Z.NO/
1039 AM CDT FRI MAR 18 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Wisconsin River below Wisconsin Rapids.
* until Saturday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  9:00 AM Friday the stage was 13.2 feet. 
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet. 
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...the river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  this afternoon.
* At 13.5 feet...Flood waters cover 1st Street and approach 2nd 
  Street. Flood waters also approach 2nd Avenue near Gaynor Avenue.  
  The current is fast especially downstream of the dam.  

&&

LAT...LON 4440 8979 4427 8987 4427 8993 4440 8986


$$
173 
WGUS83 KGRB 190201
FLSGRB

FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREEN BAY WI 
901 PM CDT FRI MAR 18 2016

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Wisconsin...

  Wisconsin River below Stevens Point affecting Portage County
  Wisconsin River below Whiting Dam affecting Portage County
  Wisconsin River below Biron Reservoir affecting Wood County


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you encounter a flooded area...turn around and find an alternate 
route.  Turn Around...Do Not Drown.

&&

WIC097-191701-
/O.CON.KGRB.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/STPW3.2.ER.160317T0234Z.160317T2110Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
901 PM CDT FRI MAR 18 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Wisconsin River below Stevens Point.
* until further notice...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  7:10 PM Friday the stage was 1078 feet and falling. 
* Flood stage is 1076 feet. 
* At 1076 feet...There is widespread flooding of wooded lowland.  

&&

LAT...LON 4451 8956 4449 8955 4448 8962 4451 8969


$$

WIC097-191701-
/O.CON.KGRB.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WTGW3.1.ER.160317T0220Z.160317T2110Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
901 PM CDT FRI MAR 18 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Wisconsin River below Whiting Dam.
* until further notice...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  7:10 PM Friday the stage was 1054 feet and falling. 
* Flood stage is 1053 feet. 
* At 1053 feet...Widespread flooding in wooded land adjacent to the 
  river.  Floodwaters approach homes in low lying areas on Park Drive
  west of PLover.  

&&

LAT...LON 4449 8954 4443 8953 4442 8973 4447 8973


$$

WIC141-191700-
/O.CON.KGRB.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BIRW3.1.ER.160317T0815Z.160318T0310Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
901 PM CDT FRI MAR 18 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Wisconsin River below Biron Reservoir.
* until further notice...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  7:10 PM Friday the stage was 1019 feet and falling. 
* Flood stage is 1017 feet. 
* At 1017 feet...Widespread wooded lowland flooding.  Water 
  approaches a few homes on Shore Acres Drive in Biron. .  

&&

LAT...LON 4442 8973 4438 8980 4442 8986 4447 8973


$$
074 
WGUS83 KGRB 191331
FLSGRB

FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREEN BAY WI 
831 AM CDT SAT MAR 19 2016

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in 
Wisconsin...

  Wisconsin River below Stevens Point affecting Portage County
  Wisconsin River below Whiting Dam affecting Portage County
  Wisconsin River below Biron Reservoir affecting Wood County

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you encounter a flooded area...turn around and find an alternate 
route.  Turn Around...Do Not Drown.

&&

WIC097-200431-
/O.CON.KGRB.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/STPW3.2.ER.160317T0234Z.160317T2110Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
831 AM CDT SAT MAR 19 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Wisconsin River below Stevens Point.
* until further notice...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  7:10 AM Saturday the stage was 1077 feet. 
* Flood stage is 1076 feet. 
* At 1076 feet...There is widespread flooding of wooded lowland.  

&&

LAT...LON 4451 8956 4449 8955 4448 8962 4451 8969


$$

WIC097-200431-
/O.CON.KGRB.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WTGW3.1.ER.160317T0220Z.160317T2110Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
831 AM CDT SAT MAR 19 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Wisconsin River below Whiting Dam.
* until further notice...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  7:10 AM Saturday the stage was 1053 feet. 
* Flood stage is 1053 feet. 
* At 1053 feet...Widespread flooding in wooded land adjacent to the 
  river.  Floodwaters approach homes in low lying areas on Park Drive
  west of PLover.  

&&

LAT...LON 4449 8954 4443 8953 4442 8973 4447 8973


$$

WIC141-200431-
/O.CON.KGRB.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BIRW3.1.ER.160317T0815Z.160318T0310Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
831 AM CDT SAT MAR 19 2016

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Wisconsin River below Biron Reservoir.
* until further notice...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  7:10 AM Saturday the stage was 1017 feet. 
* Flood stage is 1017 feet. 
* At 1017 feet...Widespread wooded lowland flooding.  Water 
  approaches a few homes on Shore Acres Drive in Biron. .  

&&

LAT...LON 4442 8973 4438 8980 4442 8986 4447 8973


$$
330 
WGUS83 KGRB 200113
FLSGRB

FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREEN BAY WI 
813 PM CDT SAT MAR 19 2016

...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in 
Wisconsin...

  Wisconsin River below Stevens Point affecting Portage County
  Wisconsin River below Whiting Dam affecting Portage County
  Wisconsin River below Biron Reservoir affecting Wood County
  Embarrass River near Embarrass affecting Waupaca and Shawano 
  Counties

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you encounter a flooded area...turn around and find an alternate 
route.  Turn Around...Do Not Drown.

&&

WIC097-200143-
/O.CAN.KGRB.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-160320T0113Z/
/STPW3.2.ER.160317T0234Z.160317T2110Z.160319T2131Z.UU/
813 PM CDT SAT MAR 19 2016

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  The Wisconsin River below Stevens Point.
* At  7:10 PM Saturday the stage was 1075 feet. 
* Flood stage is 1076 feet. 
* At 1074 feet...there is flooding of wooded lowland .  

&&

LAT...LON 4451 8956 4449 8955 4448 8962 4451 8969


$$

WIC097-200143-
/O.CAN.KGRB.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-160320T0113Z/
/WTGW3.1.ER.160317T0220Z.160317T2110Z.160319T2245Z.UU/
813 PM CDT SAT MAR 19 2016

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  The Wisconsin River below Whiting Dam.
* At  7:10 PM Saturday the stage was 1052 feet. 
* Flood stage is 1053 feet. 
* At 1051 feet...Flooding is confined to wooded lowlandl.  

&&

LAT...LON 4449 8954 4443 8953 4442 8973 4447 8973


$$

WIC141-200143-
/O.CAN.KGRB.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-160320T0113Z/
/BIRW3.1.ER.160317T0815Z.160318T0310Z.160319T1629Z.UU/
813 PM CDT SAT MAR 19 2016

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  The Wisconsin River below Biron Reservoir.
* At  7:10 PM Saturday the stage was 1016 feet. 
* Flood stage is 1017 feet. 
* At 1015 feet...Wooded lowland flooding is occurring.  There is 
  minor shoreline flooding of some homes on Shoreline Acres Drive in 
  Biron.  

&&

LAT...LON 4442 8973 4438 8980 4442 8986 4447 8973


$$

WIC115-135-200143-
/O.CAN.KGRB.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-160320T0113Z/
/EMBW3.1.ER.160316T2357Z.160317T2300Z.160319T1820Z.NO/
813 PM CDT SAT MAR 19 2016

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  The Embarrass River near Embarrass.
* At  7:00 PM Saturday the stage was 6.5 feet and falling. 
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet. 
* At 6.0 feet...Flooding is confined to lowland and agricultural 
  land.  Flood stage is at 7 feet.  

&&

LAT...LON 4439 8874 4446 8860 4476 8870 4480 8894
      4472 8900 4459 8874             

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Green Bay, WI issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 16, 8:38 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningGRBShawano, Waupaca72 hr
Mar 16, 9:52 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningGRBWood37 hr
Mar 16, 10:51 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningGRBPortage69 hr
Mar 17, 1:00 AM CDTSmall Craft AdvisoryGRB18 hr
Mar 17, 8:45 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningGRBWood59 hr
Mar 17, 9:33 AM CDTRiver Flood AdvisoryGRBFlorence, Marinette55 hr

Nearby

River Flood Warnings in Wisconsin, 2016Every river flood warning in 2016

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.