Alert archive / Wisconsin / River Flood Warnings in 2016
River Flood Warning 7, NWS Green Bay, WI
NWS Green Bay, WI issued this river flood warning at Mar 16, 2016, 12:42 PM CDT for Wood County, Wisconsin. It took effect at Mar 17, 2016, 11:48 AM CDT. It was in force for 67 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 16, 2016, 12:42 PM CDT (17:42 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 17, 2016, 11:48 AM CDT
- Expired
- Mar 20, 2016, 7:00 AM CDT
- In force
- 67 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Green Bay, WI
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
County Wood County, WI
The radar
The La Crosse radar (KARX), 122 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 17:43 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 at Wisconsin Rapids (WIRW3).
- Action stage
- 10 ft
- Minor stage
- 12 ft
- Moderate stage
- 13.5 ft
- Major stage
- 14.5 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 05400760, 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.
329
WGUS43 KGRB 161742
FLWGRB
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREEN BAY WI
1242 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 at Merrill affecting Marathon and Lincoln Counties
Wisconsin River at Rothschild affecting Marathon County
Wisconsin River below Wisconsin Rapids affecting Wood County
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Persons with interests along this river need to prepare for flooding.
Stay tuned for further updates on this flooding situation.
&&
WIC069-073-170842-
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1242 PM CDT WED MAR 16 2016
The National Weather Service in Green Bay has issued a
* Flood Warning For
the Wisconsin River at Merrill.
* At 11:15 AM Wednesday the stage was 9.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by tomorrow morning and continue
to rise to near 11.5 feet by tomorrow evening. The river will fall
below flood stage by Friday 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
$$
WIC073-170842-
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/ROTW3.2.ER.160317T0228Z.160318T0000Z.160319T0000Z.NO/
1242 PM CDT WED MAR 16 2016
The National Weather Service in Green Bay has issued a
* Flood Warning For
the Wisconsin River at Rothschild.
* At 12:00 PM Wednesday the stage was 21.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by tonight and continue to rise
to near 27.5 feet by tomorrow evening. The river will fall below
flood stage by Friday evening.
* At 28.0 feet...Floodwaters approach a business between business
highway 51 and the Wisconsin River in Rothschild.
&&
LAT...LON 4489 8961 4478 8964 4469 8961 4469 8973
4477 8976 4489 8967
$$
WIC141-170842-
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/WIRW3.1.ER.160317T1648Z.160318T1200Z.160319T0600Z.NO/
1242 PM CDT WED MAR 16 2016
The National Weather Service in Green Bay has issued a
* Flood Warning For
the Wisconsin River below Wisconsin Rapids.
* At 7:00 AM Wednesday the stage was 5.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by tomorrow late morning and
continue to rise to near 12.3 feet by Friday morning. The river
will fall below flood stage by early Saturday morning.
* 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
$$5 follow-up statements
482
WGUS83 KGRB 170213
FLSGRB
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREEN BAY WI
913 PM CDT WED MAR 16 2016
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...
Wisconsin River below Wausau affecting Marathon County
Wisconsin River at Merrill affecting Marathon and Lincoln Counties
Wisconsin River at Rothschild affecting Marathon County
Wisconsin River below Wisconsin Rapids affecting Wood County
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you encounter a flooded area...turn around and find an alternate
route. Turn Around...Do Not Drown.
&&
WIC069-073-171713-
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/RRLW3.1.ER.160316T2041Z.160317T1200Z.160318T0200Z.NO/
913 PM CDT WED MAR 16 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Wisconsin River at Merrill.
* until Friday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 7:15 PM Wednesday the stage was 10.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by tonight and continue to rise
to near 11.4 feet by tomorrow morning. The river will fall below
flood stage by tomorrow late evening.
* At 11.0 feet...Flooding mainly affects Merrill area parks and
agricultural land.
&&
LAT...LON 4521 8970 4512 8957 4500 8958 4500 8967
4514 8972 4515 8971
$$
WIC073-171713-
/O.CON.KGRB.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WUUW3.1.ER.160316T1822Z.160317T0210Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
913 PM CDT WED MAR 16 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Wisconsin River below Wausau.
* until further notice...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 9:10 PM Wednesday 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
$$
WIC073-171713-
/O.EXT.KGRB.FL.W.0006.160317T0210Z-160319T0925Z/
/ROTW3.2.ER.160316T2255Z.160317T1200Z.160318T1525Z.NO/
913 PM CDT WED MAR 16 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Wisconsin River at Rothschild.
* until late Friday night...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 8:00 PM Wednesday the stage was 25.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...the river will continue rising to near 27.3 feet by
tomorrow morning. The river will fall below flood stage late Friday
morning.
* At 28.0 feet...Floodwaters approach a business between business
highway 51 and the Wisconsin River in Rothschild.
&&
LAT...LON 4489 8961 4478 8964 4469 8961 4469 8973
4477 8976 4489 8967
$$
WIC141-171713-
/O.EXT.KGRB.FL.W.0007.160317T1720Z-160320T0000Z/
/WIRW3.1.ER.160317T1720Z.160318T0600Z.160318T1800Z.NO/
913 PM CDT WED MAR 16 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Wisconsin River below Wisconsin Rapids.
* from Thursday afternoon to Saturday evening...Or until the warning
is cancelled.
* At 7:00 AM Wednesday the stage was 5.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by tomorrow early afternoon and
continue to rise to near 12.3 feet by early Friday morning. The
river will fall below flood stage by Friday early afternoon.
* 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
$$333
WGUS83 KGRB 171526
FLSGRB
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREEN BAY WI
1026 AM CDT THU MAR 17 2016
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...
Wisconsin River below Wausau affecting Marathon County
Wisconsin River below Stevens Point affecting Portage County
Wisconsin River below Whiting Dam affecting Portage County
Wisconsin River below Biron Reservoir affecting Wood County
Wisconsin River at Merrill affecting Marathon and Lincoln Counties
Wisconsin River at Rothschild affecting Marathon County
Wisconsin River below Wisconsin Rapids affecting Wood County
Big Rib River at Rib Falls affecting Marathon County
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you encounter a flooded area...turn around and find an alternate
route. Turn Around...Do Not Drown.
&&
WIC069-073-180626-
/O.EXT.KGRB.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-160318T1800Z/
/RRLW3.1.ER.160316T2041Z.160317T0745Z.160318T0000Z.NO/
1026 AM CDT THU MAR 17 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Wisconsin River at Merrill.
* until Friday afternoon...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 8:15 AM Thursday the stage was 11.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...the river will continue to fall to below flood stage by
this evening.
* At 11.0 feet...Flooding mainly affects Merrill area parks and
agricultural land.
&&
LAT...LON 4521 8970 4512 8957 4500 8958 4500 8967
4514 8972 4515 8971
$$
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
$$908 WGUS83 KGRB 181831 FLSGRB FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREEN BAY WI 131 PM CDT FRI MAR 18 2016 ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Wisconsin River below Wisconsin Rapids affecting Wood County Yellow River at Babcock affecting Wood County PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you encounter a flooded area...turn around and find an alternate route. Turn Around...Do Not Drown. && WIC141-181901- /O.CAN.KGRB.FL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-160319T2325Z/ /WIRW3.2.ER.160317T1748Z.160318T0600Z.160318T1152Z.NO/ 131 PM CDT FRI MAR 18 2016 The Flood Warning is cancelled for The Wisconsin River below Wisconsin Rapids. * At 7:00 AM Friday the stage was 11.9 feet. * Flood stage is 12.0 feet. * Fell below flood stage at 6:52 AM Friday. * Forecast...the river will continue to fall to 9.8 feet by tomorrow morning. * At 12.0 feet...Water is near a building at the intersection of 2nd Avenue and Gaynor Avenue. Playground equipment in Lions park is surrounded by water. && LAT...LON 4440 8979 4427 8987 4427 8993 4440 8986 $$ WIC141-181901- /O.CAN.KGRB.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-160319T1108Z/ /BBCW3.1.ER.160316T2017Z.160317T1630Z.160318T1603Z.NO/ 131 PM CDT FRI MAR 18 2016 The Flood Warning is cancelled for The Yellow River at Babcock. * At 12:30 PM Friday the stage was 11.8 feet. * Flood stage is 12.0 feet. * Fell below flood stage at 11:03 AM Friday. * Forecast...the river will continue to fall to 9.6 feet by tomorrow morning. * At 12.0 feet...Flooding is confined mainly to agricultural...wooded low land and marshes. && LAT...LON 4441 9019 4441 9007 4425 9007 4425 9019 $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Green Bay, WI issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 10:34 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | GRB | Calumet | 41 min |
| Mar 16, 7:42 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | GRB | Marathon | 33 hr |
| Mar 16, 7:42 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | GRB | Marathon | 24 hr |
| Mar 16, 12:24 PM CDT | River Flood Advisory | GRB | Wood | 36 hr |
| Mar 16, 12:25 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | GRB | Wood | 56 hr |
| Mar 16, 12:42 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | GRB | Lincoln, Marathon | 62 hr |
| Mar 16, 12:42 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | GRB | Marathon | 3 days |
| Mar 16, 12:42 PM CDT | River Flood Advisory | GRB | Marathon | 27 hr |
| Mar 16, 12:42 PM CDT | River Flood Advisory | GRB | Marathon, Portage | 26 hr |
| Mar 16, 12:42 PM CDT | River Flood Advisory | GRB | Portage | 27 hr |
| Mar 16, 12:42 PM CDT | River Flood Advisory | GRB | Portage | 27 hr |
| Mar 16, 12:42 PM CDT | River Flood Advisory | GRB | Wood | 26 hr |
| Mar 16, 1:34 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | GRB | Oconto | 4 days |
| Mar 16, 1:34 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | GRB | Waupaca | 5 days |
| Mar 16, 2:24 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | GRB | Marathon | 53 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.