NORTHEAST WISCONSIN- Communities along the Wolf River continue to deal with historic flooding, leading to evacuations, closures, and infrastructure strain across the region.
SHIOCTON
In the Village of Shiocton, the Wolf River has begun to recede after cresting at 15 feet, 2 inches, but the village remains under an evacuation order.
Officials say it may be up to a week before residents are allowed to return home, as crews complete infrastructure checks and safety assessments.
Relief efforts continued over the weekend for the Village of Shiocton following recent flooding, with donations collected Sunday at Black Creek Fire & Rescue. Community members dropping off requested items including cleaning supplies, hygiene products, towels, disinfectants, non-perishable food, and gift cards for gas and groceries. Officials also asked for items like clotheslines, buckets, pillows, and garbage bags. The Shiocton-Bovina Fire Department said there was still no timeline for when residents could return home, noting that damage assessments and safety checks needed to be completed first.
Shiocton School District was closed Monday with no virtual learning.
NEW LONDON
In the City of New London, officials have implemented hard closures in the downtown area where floodwaters have impacted roadways south of the Wolf River.
The Wolf River crested at 15.06 feet over the weekend and has started to recede, according to officials.
Affected intersections include Mill Street and Beacon Avenue, Pearl Street and Wolf River Avenue, Smith Street and Wolf River Avenue, Wyman Street and Wolf River Avenue, Shawano Street and Spring Street, Oshkosh Street and Spring Street, and Werner Allen Road and Beacon Avenue.
Drivers entering the restricted downtown zone could face citations or other legal consequences.
The city has also put a curfew in place for flooded areas from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. until further notice. During those hours, only residents and invited guests will be allowed in the area. Police say anyone in violation could face fines or other legal consequences and may be escorted out of the neighborhood. City officials say the curfew is in place to help protect residents and their property.
Those impacted by flooding in and around New London will be able to get free hot meals starting Monday. Tyson Foods is bringing its Meals That Matter Disaster Relief Team to its New London facility, which employs more than 400 local workers. From Monday through Wednesday, volunteers will serve hot meals from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., with the ability to provide anywhere from 2,000 to more than 10,000 meals per day depending on need. Meals will be distributed from the lower parking lot at the facility located at 3620 County Road D in New London.
New London will hold no in-person classes Monday and Tuesday, but will have virtual learning both days.
FREMONT
In the Village of Fremont, flood levels remain at historic highs. Officials are asking residents to conserve sewer usage, warning that the system is under heavy strain. Residents are being told to limit water use, including shorter showers and reduced toilet flushing.
Trash and recycling services have been suspended until further notice. A temporary drop-off site has been set up near the Fremont Area Fire Department at the corner of Highway 110 and Theodore Drive.
Weyauwega-Fremont School district reopened today with in person classes at the Weyauwega campuses. Fremont school building remained closed today. Fremont elementary and Fremont Stem Academy are moving today.
Waupaca County Emergency Management has also released updated road closure maps for the area, noting that roads north of Highway 110 and west of the Wolf River are now exit-only. Officials continue to urge residents to avoid flooded areas whenever possible.
Emergency management officials in both Waupaca and Outagamie counties say conditions remain dangerous and continue to evolve, with ongoing updates expected as recovery efforts continue.
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