The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued flood warnings for parts of Wisconsin following rising water levels across multiple rivers and streams over the weekend.
Counties and Rivers Affected
Flood concerns have been reported in:
- Oconto, Outagamie, Shawano, and Waupaca Counties – Minor flooding is expected along:
- Wolf River near Shiocton — until further notice
- Embarrass River near Embarrass — until further notice
- Little Wolf River in Royalton — through Tuesday afternoon
- Oconto River above Oconto — through Thursday morning
- Wolf River in New London — through Saturday afternoon
In Brown County, water levels are rising near Duck Creek in Howard and the East River above Greenleaf.
Safety Tips from the National Weather Service
The NWS urges residents to take precautions when flooding occurs:
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- Avoid walking through flood waters — even six inches of moving water can knock you off your feet.
- Never drive on flooded roads — twelve inches of water can cause most cars to…