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Flash Flood Warning 6, NWS Green Bay, WI

April 14, 2026Brown County, Wisconsin

NWS Green Bay, WI issued this flash flood warning at Apr 14, 2026, 9:11 PM CDT for Brown County, Wisconsin. It was in force for 3 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Apr 14, 2026, 9:11 PM CDT (02:11 UTC)
Expired
Apr 15, 2026, 12:15 AM CDT
In force
3 hr
Issued by
NWS Green Bay, WI
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
None

County Brown County, WI

The radar

The Green Bay radar (KGRB), 6 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 02:15 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.

Did it verify

Not verified. The Iowa Environmental Mesonet's Cow found no qualifying storm report inside this flash flood warning while it was in force. That is not proof nothing happened: reports are thin where few people live.

Cow counts a report within 15 km of the polygon while the warning was in force: a tornado for a tornado warning; hail of 1 inch or more, a gust of 58 mph or more or wind damage for a severe thunderstorm warning; a flash flood report for a flash flood warning.

The nearest sounding before it

Davenport, (KDVN), launched 00:00Z, 2.2 hours before the alert went out and 379 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Davenport, at 00:00Z on 2026-04-15Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1575 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Davenport, at 00:00Z on 2026-04-15The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 251 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
1575 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-39 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1493 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
58 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
251 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
371 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
1.9
Supercell composite
19.9

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

788 
WGUS53 KGRB 150211
FFWGRB
WIC009-150515-
/O.NEW.KGRB.FF.W.0006.260415T0211Z-260415T0515Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
911 PM CDT Tue Apr 14 2026

The National Weather Service in Green Bay has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Central Brown County in northeastern Wisconsin...

* Until 1215 AM CDT.

* At 911 PM CDT, local law enforcement reported thunderstorms
  producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches
  of rain have fallen. Flooding impacts will continue, but no
  additional rainfall is expected. Flash flooding is already
  occurring.

  HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

  SOURCE...Law enforcement reported.

  IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
           highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
           drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Green Bay, Howard, Ashwaubenon, Allouez, Lambeau Field and Leo
  Frigo Bridge.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

&&

LAT...LON 4457 8803 4453 8796 4449 8797 4446 8805
      4448 8810 4451 8815 4456 8806

FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED

$$

GK
1 follow-up statement
283 
WGUS73 KGRB 150516
FFSGRB

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
1216 AM CDT Wed Apr 15 2026

WIC009-150526-
/O.EXP.KGRB.FF.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260415T0515Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Brown WI-
1216 AM CDT Wed Apr 15 2026

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING HAS EXPIRED FOR CENTRAL BROWN COUNTY...

Flood waters have receded. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a
threat. Please continue to heed remaining road closures.

A Flood Watch remains in effect until 700 AM CDT Wednesday for
portions of central, east central, and northeast Wisconsin.

&&

LAT...LON 4457 8803 4456 8806 4451 8815 4448 8810
      4446 8805 4449 8797 4453 8796

$$

GK

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this flash flood warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Green Bay, WI wrote its last area forecast discussion before this flash flood warning went out at Apr 14, 6:04 PM CDT, 3 hours 7 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • There is a risk for strong to severe thunderstorms south of line roughly from Merrill to Carter to Amberg this afternoon and evening. Large hail and damaging winds are the main hazards. There is also an isolated tornado threat mainly south of HWY 10.
  • Thunderstorms will lead to localized heavy rainfall, greater than 1", this afternoon and evening across central and east- central WI. This will lead to additional flooding concerns in urban, low-lying, and poor drainage areas through tonight.
  • Minor to moderate river flooding is ongoing or forecast to occur on several area rivers. Expect many rivers to rise this week due to additional rain and runoff from Upper Michigan, with the greatest impacts expected on the Menominee River, where some locations may see major flooding during the mid to late part of the week.
  • Additional rounds of rain and thunderstorms are expected at times Wednesday through this weekend.
Area forecast discussion, Apr 14, 6:04 PM CDT, 3 hours 7 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
604 PM CDT Tue Apr 14 2026

Updated aviation portion for 00Z TAF issuance

.KEY MESSAGES...

- There is a risk for strong to severe thunderstorms south of line
  roughly from Merrill to Carter to Amberg this afternoon and
  evening. Large hail and damaging winds are the main hazards.
  There is also an isolated tornado threat mainly south of HWY
  10.

- Thunderstorms will lead to localized heavy rainfall, greater
  than 1", this afternoon and evening across central and east-
  central WI. This will lead to additional flooding concerns in
  urban, low-lying, and poor drainage areas through tonight.

- Minor to moderate river flooding is ongoing or forecast to occur
  on several area rivers. Expect many rivers to rise this week
  due to additional rain and runoff from Upper Michigan, with the
  greatest impacts expected on the Menominee River, where some
  locations may see major flooding during the mid to late part of
  the week.

- Additional rounds of rain and thunderstorms are expected at
  times Wednesday through this weekend.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 405 PM CDT Tue Apr 14 2026

Severe Storm Potential Late This Afternoon/Evening...A surface
boundary (warm front) was orientated west-east just on the
southern edge of the forecast area this afternoon. This boundary
will gradually lift north into the southern portion of the
forecast area this afternoon due to persistent southwesterly flow,
ushering in moist, unstable air. The atmosphere will be primed
across the southern portion of the forecast area with steep mid-
level lapse rates, 50-60 kts of deep-layer shear, and around 1000
to 2000 J/kg of MUCAPE, supporting the potential for severe
thunderstorms with large hail and damaging winds being the main
hazards. However, just along the southern portion of the forecast
area, CAMs and current surface analysis indicate some surface-
based CAPE of 1000 to 1500 J/kg, effective SRH of 100-200 m2/s2,
and steep low-level lapse rates, favoring a tornado threat in
addition to the large hail and damaging winds. After coordination
with SPC and surrounding offices, a Tornado Watch was issued for
Waushara, Winnebago, Calumet, and Manitowoc counties until 10 PM
tonight (Tuesday). Depending on how far north the boundary lifts,
the tornado threat could reach into the next northern tier of
counties. PWATs of 1-1.25 inches are forecast with these storms,
causing a risk of at least additional flooding in urban, low-
lying, and poor drainage areas, and a risk of flash flooding,
especially where ongoing flooding impacts from Monday evening's
storms remain.

Possible Dense Fog Tonight...Following this evening's showers and
thunderstorms, models indicate low-level moisture/stratus
expanding into the area from the northeast. Given the low-level
moisture and the ongoing low-level moisture over the area already,
fog is likely going to occur. Models indicate visibilities may
drop as low as 1/4 mile at times. A Dense Fog Advisory may be
needed late tonight into Wednesday morning.

Rain and Thunderstorms Wednesday-Monday...A surface low is
forecast to lift into the Upper Mississippi Valley Wednesday into
Thursday, bringing another round of rain and possible
thunderstorms. MUCAPE of 200-400 J/kg looks to stay confined to
the southern portions of the forecast area leaving a marginal risk
for severe storms. Although rainfall amounts with this system
look less impressive, any additional rainfall will still add to
the ongoing flooding risk.

A more dynamic trough is slated to impact the region late Friday
into early Saturday, bringing additional widespread rainfall and
storms. The northward extent of greater instability is somewhat
uncertain with this system, impacting severe weather potential,
but this will be something to watch in the coming days. Cooler air
will trail behind this system, which may bring potential for snow
across the far north on Saturday associated with the wrap-around
moisture from the main low pressure system.

&&

.AVIATION...for 00Z TAF Issuance
Issued at 603 PM CDT Tue Apr 14 2026

A warm front remains stationary across the southern Fox Valley to
near KVOK this evening. Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms
will continue to track east-northeast along and south of this
boundary, primarily impacting areas south of a KAUW to KMNM line
through 03z. The greatest risk for severe weather, including large
hail and gusty winds to 50 knots, will be focused south of a KISW
to KGRB line.

Behind the departing precipitation, low-level moisture will surge
into the region from the northeast. Expect flight conditions to
deteriorate rapidly to IFR and eventually LIFR/VLIFR at all
terminals overnight. Widespread fog is anticipated, with
visibilities dropping to 1/4SM in many locations. Confidence is
high that these poor flight conditions will persist through
Wednesday morning.

Improvement will be slow on Wednesday. While ceilings and
visibilities will lift first over north-central Wisconsin (KRHI),
persistent MVFR ceilings are expected to linger across the rest of
central and east-central Wisconsin through Wednesday afternoon.

Low-level wind shear may also develop at KMTW tonight with 40
knot winds forecast at 2000 feet between 03-06z.

Outlook: Another round of showers and thunderstorms is possible
Wednesday night, mainly across central and east-central Wisconsin.

&&

.HYDROLOGY...
Issued at 405 PM CDT Tue Apr 14 2026

Despite no precipitation falling from this morning through early
this afternoon, several locations across east-central WI were
still dealing with flooding impacts where a maximum of 4.5-5.5
inches of rainfall fell from Monday's storms along an axis from
Stevens Point to Bonduel, with a more broad swath of 1-3" south
of HWY 8. An additional 0.5-1" of rain is expected across east-
central WI this afternoon/evening, which will only exacerbate
flooding concerns. Runoff from snow melt in Upper Michigan is
also still expected to bring moderate to possibly major flooding
on the Menominee River, especially during the mid to late part of
the week. If you live near a river or stream, keep a close eye on
water levels this week and monitor the latest Flood Warnings from
the National Weather Service in Green Bay.

&&

.GRB WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Flood Watch through Wednesday morning for WIZ022-035>040-045-
048>050.
&&

DISCUSSION.....Kruk
AVIATION.......MPC
HYDROLOGY......Kruk
Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 14, 9:01 PM CDT, 10 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
901 PM CDT Tue Apr 14 2026

WIZ005-010>013-018>022-030-031-035>040-045-048>050-073-074-160215-
Vilas-Oneida-Forest-Florence-Northern Marinette County-Lincoln-
Langlade-Menominee-Northern Oconto County-Door-Marathon-Shawano-
Wood-Portage-Waupaca-Outagamie-Brown-Kewaunee-Waushara-Winnebago-
Calumet-Manitowoc-Southern Marinette County-
Southern Oconto County-
901 PM CDT Tue Apr 14 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north-central and northeast
Wisconsin.

.DAY ONE...Tonight

Patchy dense fog may restrict visibilities for motorists after
midnight.

Ongoing flooding will continue due to heavy rainfall from Monday
and tonight's rainfall, especially near rivers, streams, and
creeks.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Tuesday

Patchy dense fog may restrict visibilities for motorists after
on Wednesday morning.

There is a chance of thunderstorms from central to northeast
Wisconsin on Wednesday afternoon into Thursday morning, and across
the entire area on Friday night into Saturday.

Elevated water levels and at least minor flooding will continue
along many rivers through the week. Runoff from the Upper
Peninsula will likely result in moderate to possibly major flooding
on the Menominee River during the mid to late part of the week.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters are requested to report any flooding to the National
Weather Service in Green Bay.

LMZ521-522-541>543-160215-
The Bay of Green Bay south of a line from Cedar River MI to Rock
Island Passage-Lake Michigan from Washington Island to Sheboygan-
901 PM CDT Tue Apr 14 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northwest Lake
Michigan and the waters of Green Bay.

.DAY ONE...Tonight

The chance of thunderstorms will continue through late tonight,
and will pose a hazard to mariners.

Areas of fog are expected.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Tuesday

Thunderstorms will be possible at times Wednesday afternoon into
Thursday morning, and again Friday night into Saturday.

MPC

In the hours before

Local storm report, Apr 14, 7:36 PM CDT, 1 hour 35 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
736 PM CDT Tue Apr 14 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0720 PM     Flood            1 E Wittman Field       43.98N 88.53W
04/14/2026                   Winnebago          WI   Public

            Report from mPING: River/Creek overflowing;
            Cropland/Yard/Basement Flooding.

&&
Local storm report, Apr 14, 7:49 PM CDT, 1 hour 22 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
749 PM CDT Tue Apr 14 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0746 PM     Flood            2 NE Stephensville      44.38N 88.56W
04/14/2026                   Outagamie          WI   Public

            Report from mPING: River/Creek overflowing;
            Cropland/Yard/Basement Flooding.

&&
Local storm report, Apr 14, 8:01 PM CDT, 1 hour 10 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
801 PM CDT Tue Apr 14 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0710 PM     Hail             Knowlton                44.71N 89.68W
04/14/2026  M0.70 Inch       Marathon           WI   Public

            Report via social media. Piles of dime to
            pea sized hail.

&&

KLJ
Local storm report, Apr 14, 8:21 PM CDT, 50 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
821 PM CDT Tue Apr 14 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0820 PM     Flood            2 W Green Bay           44.51N 88.04W
04/14/2026                   Brown              WI   Law Enforcement

            Additional flooding this evening after 1.02
            inches of rain fell between 7 pm and 8:20
            pm.

&&
Local storm report, Apr 14, 8:25 PM CDT, 46 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
825 PM CDT Tue Apr 14 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0815 PM     Flood            2 SW Manitowoc          44.07N 87.68W
04/14/2026                   Manitowoc          WI   Public

            Report from mPING: River/Creek overflowing;
            Cropland/Yard/Basement Flooding.

&&
Local storm report, Apr 14, 9:09 PM CDT, 2 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
909 PM CDT Tue Apr 14 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0840 PM     Flash Flood      2 WNW Green Bay         44.52N 88.05W
04/14/2026                   Brown              WI   Broadcast Media

            Flooding at the corner of Oneida Street and
            West Mason. Video was relayed via WFRV.
            Widespread reports of flooded roads in the
            city of Green Bay.

&&

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 14, 7:00 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementGRBMarathon45 min
Apr 14, 7:03 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementGRBWinnebago27 min
Apr 14, 7:19 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementGRBWinnebago41 min
Apr 14, 7:39 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryGRBCalumet, Winnebago92 min
Apr 14, 9:03 PM CDTAreal Flood WarningGRBPortage, Wood7 hr
Apr 14, 9:42 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningGRBMarinette8 days
Apr 14, 9:48 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningGRBMarinette48 hr
Apr 14, 9:59 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementGRBWaushara46 min
Apr 14, 10:56 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementGRBWaupaca34 min
Apr 15, 2:34 AM CDTAreal Flood WarningGRBBrown, Door, Kewaunee, Manitowoc, Oconto, Outagamie and 4 more11 hr
Apr 15, 2:58 AM CDTDense Fog AdvisoryGRBBrown, Calumet, Door, Florence, Forest, Kewaunee and 13 more7 hr
Apr 15, 7:29 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningGRBManitowoc29 hr
Apr 15, 8:07 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningGRBMarinette21 days
Apr 15, 12:09 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningGRBMarinette21 days
Apr 15, 1:21 PM CDTAreal Flood WarningGRBMenominee21 hr
Apr 15, 2:19 PM CDTDense Fog AdvisoryGRBBrown, Calumet, Door, Florence, Forest, Kewaunee and 16 more20 hr
Apr 15, 2:30 PM CDTFlood WatchGRBBrown, Calumet, Kewaunee, Manitowoc, Oconto, Outagamie and 4 more8 hr

Nearby

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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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.