Weather Warnings for Wisconsin

Issued by the National Weather Service

Current watches, warnings, and advisories for Wisconsin
Alerts Updated: April 13, 2026, 7:57 am  UTC


Flood Watch issued April 13 at 2:57AM CDT until April 14 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

Summary: Heavy rain on top of the existing snowpack may increase the rate of snowmelt. The resultant runoff may cause water levels in area rivers to increase and flooding is possible. * WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be possible. * WHERE...In Wisconsin, Ashland, Bayfield and Iron Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Red Cliff Band, the northwestern county of the Lac du Flambeau Band and the Bad River Reservation. Other locations including the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore and Madeline Island. * WHEN...Through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Flood safety information can be found at www.weather.gov/safety/flood.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  April 13, 2026, 2:57 am      Expires:  April 14, 2026, 3:00 am
Area:  Bayfield; Ashland; Iron


Flood Watch issued April 13 at 2:23AM CDT until April 14 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Summary: * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and west central Wisconsin, including the following counties, in central Wisconsin, Clark. In north central Wisconsin, Taylor. In west central Wisconsin, Buffalo, Jackson and Trempealeau. * WHEN...From this afternoon through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Repeated rounds of heavy rainfall of 2 to 3+ inches are looking increasingly likely across parts of the watch area. Where exactly this heavy rain falls remains somewhat uncertain at this time. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  April 13, 2026, 2:23 am      Expires:  April 13, 2026, 7:00 pm
Area:  Taylor; Clark; Buffalo; Trempealeau; Jackson


Flood Watch issued April 13 at 2:04AM CDT until April 14 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Summary: * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Wisconsin, including the following areas, in central Wisconsin, Marathon, Portage, Waushara and Wood. In east central Wisconsin, Calumet, Manitowoc and Winnebago. In north central Wisconsin, Langlade and Lincoln. In northeast Wisconsin, Brown, Door, Kewaunee, Menominee, Northern Marinette County, Northern Oconto County, Outagamie, Shawano, Southern Marinette County, Southern Oconto County and Waupaca. * WHEN...From this afternoon through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Extensive street flooding will also be possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Much of the region received 1 to 2 inches of rain Saturday night into Sunday morning, so soils are saturated. A large thunderstorm complex is expected to develop across the watch area late this afternoon and evening, and will likely produce widespread rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches, with locally higher amounts. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  April 13, 2026, 2:04 am      Expires:  April 13, 2026, 10:15 am
Area:  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


Flood Warning issued April 12 at 11:33PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Summary: ...The National Weather Service in Green Bay has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Embarrass River near Embarrass affecting Shawano and Waupaca Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. This approaches the flood of record. * WHERE...Embarrass River near Embarrass. * WHEN...From this evening until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, There is widespread flooding of lowland and agricultural land. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 7.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 6.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:00 PM CDT Sunday was 7.1 feet. - Forecast...No forecast is available for this location. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  April 12, 2026, 11:33 pm      Expires:  April 13, 2026, 2:45 pm
Area:  Shawano, WI; Waupaca, WI


Flood Warning issued April 12 at 10:46PM CDT until April 16 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

Summary: ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Tyler Forks near Mellen affecting northeastern Ashland and northwestern Iron Counties. .Rain on top of the existing snowpack will increase the rate of snowmelt. The resultant runoff will cause water levels in area rivers to increase and flooding is expected. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Tyler Forks near Mellen. * WHEN...From Monday morning to Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...At 9.8 feet, ST HWY 169 is likely impacted by flood water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:30 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 7.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow morning to a crest of 9.8 feet Tuesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Wednesday evening. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - Flood safety information can be found at www.weather.gov/safety/flood.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  April 12, 2026, 10:46 pm      Expires:  April 13, 2026, 11:00 pm
Area:  Ashland, WI; Iron, WI


Flood Watch issued April 12 at 10:33PM CDT until April 14 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Summary: ...The National Weather Service in La Crosse WI has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Black River at Black River Falls affecting Jackson County. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Black River at Black River Falls. * WHEN...From Monday afternoon to Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 47.0 feet, Some rural roads may begin to flood including county Highway VV downstream near the La Crosse County line. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 44.2 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached early tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 47.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  April 12, 2026, 10:33 pm      Expires:  April 13, 2026, 1:45 pm
Area:  Jackson


Flood Warning issued April 12 at 9:29PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Summary: ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Wisconsin River below Wausau affecting Marathon County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Wisconsin River below Wausau. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 1169.0 feet, Up to 2 feet of water is surrounding an apartment in the Oak Island Park area and a business in the DC Everest Park area. Up to 2 feet of water may be surrounding homes along the Big Rib River west of Wausau along Sherman Road. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:10 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 1168.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 1165.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:10 PM CDT Sunday was 1168.2 feet. - Forecast...No forecast is available for this location. - Flood stage is 1167.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  April 12, 2026, 9:29 pm      Expires:  April 13, 2026, 12:30 pm
Area:  Marathon, WI


Flood Warning issued April 12 at 9:26PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Summary: ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Michigan... Menominee River near Vulcan affecting Marinette, Dickinson and Menominee Counties. Menominee River near Florence affecting Dickinson, Florence and Iron Counties. For the Menominee River...including Florence, Vulcan...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Menominee River near Vulcan. * WHEN...From late tonight until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Structures along the river along Homestead Road and Sturgeon Way Road may start to be impacted by floodwaters. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 13.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late Sunday night and continue rising to a crest of 17.6 feet Tuesday evening. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.7 feet on 04/19/2002 and 17.4 feet on 04/27/1996 and on 04/16/2023. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  April 12, 2026, 9:26 pm      Expires:  April 13, 2026, 12:30 pm
Area:  Dickinson, MI; Menominee, MI; Marinette, WI


Flood Warning issued April 12 at 9:26PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Summary: ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Michigan... Menominee River near Vulcan affecting Marinette, Dickinson and Menominee Counties. Menominee River near Florence affecting Dickinson, Florence and Iron Counties. For the Menominee River...including Florence, Vulcan...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Menominee River near Florence. * WHEN...From Monday morning until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Floodwaters reach a few homes and cottages along Runbers Road. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 7.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tomorrow morning and continue rising to a crest of 10.5 feet early Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  April 12, 2026, 9:26 pm      Expires:  April 13, 2026, 12:30 pm
Area:  Dickinson, MI; Iron, MI; Florence, WI


Flood Warning issued April 12 at 9:22PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Summary: ...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Michigan... Menominee River near Niagara affecting Marinette, Dickinson, Florence and Menominee Counties. For the Menominee River...including Niagara...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record. * WHERE...Menominee River near Niagara. * WHEN...From late tonight until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Floodwaters reach the Aurora Fire Protection station. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 12.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Monday and continue rising to a crest of 15.0 feet early Tuesday afternoon. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.1 feet on 04/27/1996 and 14.5 feet on 04/24/2019. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  April 12, 2026, 9:22 pm      Expires:  April 13, 2026, 12:30 pm
Area:  Dickinson, MI; Menominee, MI; Florence, WI; Marinette, WI


Flood Warning issued April 12 at 9:19PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Summary: ...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Michigan... Menominee River near McAllister affecting Marinette and Menominee Counties. For the Menominee River...including Florence, Twin Falls Dam-Iron Mountain, Vulcan, Niagara, Pembine, Menominee River at White Rapids Dam, Koss, McAllister...Major flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Major flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record. * WHERE...Menominee River near McAllister. * WHEN...From Monday morning until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Floodwaters are covering River Drive and Shore Drive west of Wallace in Menominee County, Michigan and South Park Road east of Porterfield in Marinette County. This stage compares to a flow of 24240 cubic feet per second at White Rapids Dam. At 19.0 feet, This stage compares to the record flow of 24800 cubic feet per second at White Rapids Dam. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 14.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Monday morning and continue rising to a crest of 19.8 feet early Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 20.0 feet on 05/09/1960 and 18.6 feet on 04/18/2023. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  April 12, 2026, 9:19 pm      Expires:  April 13, 2026, 12:30 pm
Area:  Menominee, MI; Marinette, WI


Flood Warning issued April 12 at 8:59PM CDT until April 18 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Summary: ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Oconto River above Oconto affecting Oconto County. For the Oconto River...including Gillett, Oconto...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Oconto River above Oconto. * WHEN...Until late Friday night. * IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Up to a foot of water surrounds structures in a campground in the City of Oconto. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 9.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 PM CDT Sunday was 9.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.5 feet Monday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Friday morning. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  April 12, 2026, 8:59 pm      Expires:  April 13, 2026, 12:00 pm
Area:  Oconto, WI


Flood Warning issued April 12 at 8:57PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Summary: ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Pine River near Florence affecting Florence County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. This approaches the flood of record. * WHERE...Pine River near Florence. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Several feet of water is covering a recreational area and parking lot. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 8.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 6.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 PM CDT Sunday was 9.2 feet. - Forecast...No forecast is available for this location. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 8.5 feet on 05/02/1972. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  April 12, 2026, 8:57 pm      Expires:  April 13, 2026, 12:00 pm
Area:  Florence, WI


Flood Warning issued April 12 at 8:54PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Summary: ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Wolf River at New London affecting Winnebago, Waupaca and Outagamie Counties. Wolf River near Shiocton affecting Waupaca, Shawano and Outagamie Counties. For the Lower Wolf River...including Shiocton, New London...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wolf River near Shiocton. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Floodwaters begin to approach homes near the river in the Shiocton area. This mainly includes homes along Island and Mill Streets. Many seasonal structures are surrounded by water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 12.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:30 AM CDT Sunday was 12.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.1 feet Friday evening. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  April 12, 2026, 8:54 pm      Expires:  April 13, 2026, 12:00 pm
Area:  Outagamie, WI; Shawano, WI; Waupaca, WI


Flood Warning issued April 12 at 8:54PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Summary: ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Wolf River at New London affecting Winnebago, Waupaca and Outagamie Counties. Wolf River near Shiocton affecting Waupaca, Shawano and Outagamie Counties. For the Lower Wolf River...including Shiocton, New London...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wolf River at New London. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 10.1 feet, Floodwaters begin to cover portions of West Wolf River Avenue downstream of New London. Widespread lowland flooding is occurring from New London to Fremont. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 9.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 PM CDT Sunday was 9.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.4 feet Friday morning. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  April 12, 2026, 8:54 pm      Expires:  April 13, 2026, 12:00 pm
Area:  Outagamie, WI; Waupaca, WI; Winnebago, WI