A Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin…
Oconto River above Oconto affecting Oconto County
Menominee River near McAllister,
Peshtigo River near Porterfield
Wolf River near Shiocton and New London
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Butch Bunnell:
A Flood Warning continues for the Wolf River near Shiocton.
* At 7:30 AM Sunday the stage was 13.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast…the river will continue rising to near 13.9 feet by this afternoon then begin falling.
* Impacts at 14.0 feet. Water is about a foot below the bottom of the highway 54 bridge. Floodwaters begin spreading over parts of Shiocton adjacent to the river including River and Mills streets, Rail Road Street, and Pine and Oak Streets..East Avenue is closed due to high water. High water also on 187 south of “P”, and at intersections along hwy 54.
Oconto County officials are continuing to monitor waterways and assess the conditions created by rising water levels. the County on Friday afternoon to issued an emergency declaration through today. the Oconto River is at 11.4 feet or 2.4 feet over flood stage. Moderate flooding is forecast, as the river will continue rising to near 13.2 feet by today.. The river is expected to fall below flood stage before midnight Wednesday.
