Shiocton residents rally together to combat rising floodwaters

OUTAGAMIE COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) – It’s been a day of urgency and uncertainty for communities dealing with historic flooding in northeast Wisconsin.

Authorities across northeast Wisconsin share one common message amid ongoing flooding

With water levels reaching a record high of 15.1 feet, and continuing to rise, many Shiocton residents call this a ‘once in a lifetime’ moment.

“Probably the craziest thing I’ve ever seen, I had to get a generator, and help my grandpa with that, and he said it’s the craziest thing he’s ever seen, and he’s 65,” Shiocton resident, Hunter Austin.

For residents living in Shiocton, their lives have completely stopped, as residents told Local 5 they are frustrated and are afraid to leave their homes due to the safety of their property…

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