Alert archive / Wisconsin / River Flood Warnings in 2016
River Flood Warning 9, NWS Green Bay, WI
NWS Green Bay, WI issued this river flood warning at Mar 16, 2016, 1:34 PM CDT for Waupaca County, Wisconsin. It took effect at Mar 16, 2016, 11:30 PM CDT. It was in force for 4 days.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 16, 2016, 1:34 PM CDT (18:34 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 16, 2016, 11:30 PM CDT
- Expired
- Mar 21, 2016, 4:00 AM CDT
- In force
- 4 days
- Issued by
- NWS Green Bay, WI
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
County Waupaca County, WI
The radar
The Green Bay radar (KGRB), 64 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:35 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The river
Written for the forecast point Little Wolf River at Royalton (ROYW3).
- Action stage
- 4 ft
- Minor stage
- 5 ft
- Moderate stage
- 8 ft
- Major stage
- 10 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 04080000, 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.
545 WGUS43 KGRB 161834 FLWGRB BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED FLOOD WARNING NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREEN BAY WI 134 PM CDT WED MAR 16 2016 ...The National Weather Service in Green Bay has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Oconto River above Oconto affecting Oconto County PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Persons with interests along this river need to prepare for flooding. Stay tuned for further updates on this flooding situation. && WIC083-170934- /O.NEW.KGRB.FL.W.0008.160317T0000Z-160320T0900Z/ /OCTW3.1.ER.160317T0000Z.160317T1800Z.160319T1500Z.UU/ 134 PM CDT WED MAR 16 2016 The National Weather Service in Green Bay has issued a * Flood Warning For the Oconto River above Oconto. * At 12:15 PM Wednesday the stage was 8.6 feet. * Flood stage is 9.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...rise above flood stage by this evening and continue to rise to near 9.5 feet by tomorrow early afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage by late Saturday morning. * At 10.0 feet...Up to a foot of water surrounds structures in a campground in the city of Oconto. && LAT...LON 4493 8815 4490 8783 4486 8785 4483 8815 $$
7 follow-up statements
956
WGUS83 KGRB 170228
FLSGRB
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREEN BAY WI
928 PM CDT WED MAR 16 2016
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...
Embarrass River near Embarrass affecting Waupaca and Shawano
Counties
Little Wolf River at Royalton affecting Waupaca County
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you encounter a flooded area...turn around and find an alternate
route. Turn Around...Do Not Drown.
&&
WIC135-171728-
/O.EXT.KGRB.FL.W.0009.160317T0600Z-160321T0900Z/
/ROYW3.1.ER.160317T0600Z.160318T1800Z.160320T1500Z.NO/
928 PM CDT WED MAR 16 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Little Wolf River at Royalton.
* from late tonight to late Sunday night...Or until the warning is
cancelled.
* At 9:00 PM Wednesday the stage was 4.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by after midnight and
continue to rise to near 5.8 feet by Friday early afternoon. The
river will fall below flood stage by late Sunday morning.
* At 6.0 feet...Water may be surrounding some homes and structures in
low lying areas downstream between Royalton and west of New London.
.
&&
LAT...LON 4442 8878 4444 8885 4463 8887 4467 8918
4452 8918 4436 8882
$$
WIC115-135-171728-
/O.CON.KGRB.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/EMBW3.1.ER.160316T2357Z.160317T0100Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
928 PM CDT WED MAR 16 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Embarrass River near Embarrass.
* until further notice...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 8:00 PM Wednesday the stage was 7.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* At 7.0 feet...There is widespread flooding of lowland and
agricultural land.
&&
LAT...LON 4439 8874 4446 8860 4476 8870 4480 8894
4472 8900 4459 8874
$$867
WGUS83 KGRB 171443
FLSGRB
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREEN BAY WI
943 AM CDT THU MAR 17 2016
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...
Embarrass River near Embarrass affecting Waupaca and Shawano
Counties
Oconto River above Oconto affecting Oconto County
Little Wolf River at Royalton affecting Waupaca County
Embarrass River near Embarrass affecting Waupaca and Shawano
Counties
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you encounter a flooded area...turn around and find an alternate
route. Turn Around...Do Not Drown.
&&
WIC083-180543-
/O.EXT.KGRB.FL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-160318T1200Z/
/OCTW3.1.ER.160316T1841Z.160317T0530Z.160317T1800Z.UU/
943 AM CDT THU MAR 17 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Oconto River above Oconto.
* until Friday morning...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 8:15 AM Thursday the stage was 9.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Forecast...the river will continue to fall to below flood stage by
this afternoon.
* At 9.0 feet...Floodwaters begin to spread into a public campground
in the city of Oconto. Water approaches the backyards of several
homes along the river in Oconto...and there is widespread lowland
flooding.
&&
LAT...LON 4493 8815 4490 8783 4486 8785 4483 8815
$$
WIC135-180543-
/O.EXT.KGRB.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-160321T0000Z/
/ROYW3.1.ER.160317T1800Z.160318T1800Z.160320T0600Z.NO/
943 AM CDT THU MAR 17 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Little Wolf River at Royalton.
* until Sunday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 9:00 AM Thursday the stage was 4.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by this afternoon and continue to
rise to near 5.5 feet by tomorrow early afternoon. The river will
fall below flood stage by early Sunday morning.
* At 6.0 feet...Water may be surrounding some homes and structures in
low lying areas downstream between Royalton and west of New London.
.
&&
LAT...LON 4442 8878 4444 8885 4463 8887 4467 8918
4452 8918 4436 8882
$$
WIC115-135-180543-
/O.CON.KGRB.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/EMBW3.1.ER.160316T2357Z.160317T1400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
943 AM CDT THU MAR 17 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Embarrass River near Embarrass.
* until further notice...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 9:00 AM Thursday the stage was 8.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* At 9.0 feet...Water may approach structures near Sandy Lane.
&&
LAT...LON 4439 8874 4446 8860 4476 8870 4480 8894
4472 8900 4459 8874
$$908
WGUS83 KGRB 180206
FLSGRB
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREEN BAY WI
906 PM CDT THU MAR 17 2016
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...
Little Wolf River at Royalton affecting Waupaca 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.
&&
WIC135-181706-
/O.CON.KGRB.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-160321T0000Z/
/ROYW3.1.ER.160317T1600Z.160318T1800Z.160320T0600Z.NO/
906 PM CDT THU MAR 17 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Little Wolf River at Royalton.
* until Sunday evening...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 8:00 PM Thursday the stage was 5.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...the river will continue rising to near 5.5 feet by
tomorrow early afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage
early Sunday morning.
* At 6.0 feet...Water may be surrounding some homes and structures in
low lying areas downstream between Royalton and west of New London.
.
&&
LAT...LON 4442 8878 4444 8885 4463 8887 4467 8918
4452 8918 4436 8882
$$
WIC115-135-181706-
/O.CON.KGRB.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/EMBW3.1.ER.160316T2357Z.160317T2300Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
906 PM CDT THU MAR 17 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Embarrass River near Embarrass.
* until further notice...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 8:00 PM Thursday the stage was 8.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* At 9.0 feet...Water may approach structures near Sandy Lane.
&&
LAT...LON 4439 8874 4446 8860 4476 8870 4480 8894
4472 8900 4459 8874
$$087
WGUS83 KGRB 180420
FLSGRB
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREEN BAY WI
1120 PM CDT THU MAR 17 2016
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN
WISCONSIN...
LITTLE WOLF RIVER AT ROYALTON AFFECTING WAUPACA COUNTY
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
IF YOU ENCOUNTER A FLOODED AREA...TURN AROUND AND FIND AN ALTERNATE
ROUTE. TURN AROUND...DO NOT DROWN.
&&
WIC135-181920-
/O.CON.KGRB.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-160321T0000Z/
/ROYW3.1.ER.160317T1600Z.160318T1200Z.160320T0600Z.NO/
1120 PM CDT THU MAR 17 2016
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE LITTLE WOLF RIVER AT ROYALTON.
* UNTIL SUNDAY EVENING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED.
* AT 10:00 PM THURSDAY THE STAGE WAS 5.2 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 5.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 5.4 FEET BY
TOMORROW MORNING. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE EARLY
SUNDAY MORNING.
* AT 6.0 FEET...WATER MAY BE SURROUNDING SOME HOMES AND STRUCTURES IN
LOW LYING AREAS DOWNSTREAM BETWEEN ROYALTON AND WEST OF NEW LONDON.
.
* AT 5.0 FEET...FLOODING IS CONFINED TO LOWLAND AREAS ADJACENT TO THE
RIVER FROM ROYALTON TO WEST OF NEW LONDON.
&&
LAT...LON 4442 8878 4444 8885 4463 8887 4467 8918
4452 8918 4436 8882
$$893
WGUS83 KGRB 181541
FLSGRB
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREEN BAY WI
1041 AM CDT FRI MAR 18 2016
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...
Wolf River near Shiocton affecting Outagamie...Shawano and Waupaca
Counties
Embarrass River near Embarrass affecting Waupaca and Shawano
Counties
Wolf River at New London affecting Outagamie...Waupaca and Winnebago
Counties
Little Wolf River at Royalton affecting Waupaca County
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you encounter a flooded area...turn around and find an alternate
route. Turn Around...Do Not Drown.
&&
WIC087-115-135-190641-
/O.CON.KGRB.FL.W.0016.160319T0600Z-160325T0000Z/
/SHIW3.1.ER.160319T0600Z.160321T0000Z.160323T1800Z.NR/
1041 AM CDT FRI MAR 18 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Wolf River near Shiocton.
* from late tonight to Thursday evening...Or until the warning is
cancelled.
* At 7:25 AM Friday the stage was 11.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...rise above flood stage by after midnight tomorrow and
continue to rise to near 12.6 feet by Sunday evening. The river
will fall below flood stage by Wednesday early afternoon.
* At 13.0 feet...Floodwaters begin to surround homes and cover
streets near the river in the Shiocton area. This mainly includes
homes along Island and Mill streets.
&&
LAT...LON 4468 8852 4433 8848 4434 8867 4440 8867
4450 8863 4468 8867
$$
WIC087-135-139-190641-
/O.EXT.KGRB.FL.W.0017.160318T1540Z-160324T1200Z/
/NEWW3.1.ER.160318T1400Z.160320T1200Z.160323T1800Z.NO/
1041 AM CDT FRI MAR 18 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Wolf River at New London.
* until Thursday morning...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 10:00 AM Friday the stage was 9.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...the river will continue rising to near 9.3 feet by
Sunday morning. The river will fall below flood stage Wednesday
early afternoon.
* At 9.5 feet...Up to a foot of water is surrounding structures along
West River Drive in Freemont. Several inches of flood waters begin
to cover portions of Burton Road near Pheifer Park. Water is
approaching portions of West Wolf Avenue near New London.
&&
LAT...LON 4434 8867 4431 8881 4418 8877 4418 8887
4441 8890 4442 8867
$$
WIC135-190641-
/O.EXT.KGRB.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-160320T0600Z/
/ROYW3.1.ER.160317T1600Z.160318T0400Z.160319T1200Z.NO/
1041 AM CDT FRI MAR 18 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Little Wolf River at Royalton.
* until late Saturday night...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 10:00 AM Friday the stage was 5.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...the river will continue to fall to below flood stage by
tomorrow morning.
* At 5.0 feet...Flooding is confined to lowland areas adjacent to the
river from Royalton to west of New London.
&&
LAT...LON 4442 8878 4444 8885 4463 8887 4467 8918
4452 8918 4436 8882
$$
WIC115-135-190641-
/O.CON.KGRB.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/EMBW3.1.ER.160316T2357Z.160317T2300Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1041 AM CDT FRI MAR 18 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Embarrass River near Embarrass.
* until further notice...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 10:00 AM Friday the stage was 8.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* At 9.0 feet...Water may approach structures near Sandy Lane.
&&
LAT...LON 4439 8874 4446 8860 4476 8870 4480 8894
4472 8900 4459 8874
$$680
WGUS83 KGRB 190214
FLSGRB
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREEN BAY WI
914 PM CDT FRI MAR 18 2016
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...
Little Wolf River at Royalton affecting Waupaca County
Embarrass River near Embarrass affecting Waupaca and Shawano
Counties
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you encounter a flooded area...turn around and find an alternate
route. Turn Around...Do Not Drown.
&&
WIC135-191714-
/O.CON.KGRB.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-160320T0600Z/
/ROYW3.1.ER.160317T1600Z.160318T0400Z.160319T1200Z.NO/
914 PM CDT FRI MAR 18 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Little Wolf River at Royalton.
* until late Saturday night...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 8:00 PM Friday the stage was 4.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
* Forecast...the river will remain around flood stage into saturday,then slowly fall
below flood stage by saturday evening.
* At 5.0 feet...Flooding is confined to lowland areas adjacent to the
river from Royalton to west of New London.
&&
LAT...LON 4442 8878 4444 8885 4463 8887 4467 8918
4452 8918 4436 8882
$$
WIC115-135-191714-
/O.CON.KGRB.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/EMBW3.1.ER.160316T2357Z.160317T2300Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
914 PM CDT FRI MAR 18 2016
The Flood Warning continues for
The Embarrass River near Embarrass.
* until further notice...Or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 8:00 PM Friday the stage was 7.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* At 7.0 feet...There is widespread flooding of lowland and
agricultural land.
&&
LAT...LON 4439 8874 4446 8860 4476 8870 4480 8894
4472 8900 4459 8874
$$373
WGUS83 KGRB 191230
FLSGRB
FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GREEN BAY WI
730 AM CDT SAT MAR 19 2016
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...
Little Wolf River at Royalton affecting Waupaca County
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you encounter a flooded area...turn around and find an alternate
route. Turn Around...Do Not Drown.
&&
WIC135-191300-
/O.CAN.KGRB.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-160320T0600Z/
/ROYW3.1.ER.160317T1600Z.160318T0400Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
730 AM CDT SAT MAR 19 2016
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
The Little Wolf River at Royalton.
* At 7:00 AM Saturday the stage was 4.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall today.
* At 5.0 feet...Flooding is confined to lowland areas adjacent to the
river from Royalton to west of New London.
&&
LAT...LON 4442 8878 4444 8885 4463 8887 4467 8918
4452 8918 4436 8882
$$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 Warning | GRB | Wood | 4 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, 2:24 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | GRB | Marathon | 53 hr |
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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.