Shawano, WI Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast. This approaches the flood of record.

* WHERE...Wolf River near Shiocton.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Water is about a foot below the bottom of
the Highway 54 bridge. Flood waters begin spreading over parts of
Shiocton adjacent to the river including River and Mills Streets.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:30 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 12.8 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:30 AM CDT Tuesday was 12.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.5 feet
early Saturday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.1
feet on 04/01/1922.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring. This approaches the flood of
record.

* WHERE...Embarrass River near Embarrass.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 11.5 feet, Water levels may approach the Range Line
bridge and the Highway 22 bridge downstream. Water levels may
approach structures along Hickory Lane and Amber Road.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 11.0 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 6.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 11:00 AM CDT Tuesday was 11.0 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 10.8
feet on 06/19/1996.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Urban areas and small streams flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Northern Brown County in northeastern Wisconsin...
Southern Door County in northeastern Wisconsin...
Northwestern Kewaunee County in northeastern Wisconsin...
Southern Oconto County in northeastern Wisconsin...
Northern Outagamie County in northeastern Wisconsin...
Shawano County in northeastern Wisconsin...
Northern Waupaca County in northeastern Wisconsin...

* WHEN...Until 700 PM CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding. Streams
continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 943 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly
in the warned area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Shawano, Sturgeon Bay, Bay Shore Park, Clintonville, Pulaski,
Wittenberg, Embarrass, Navarino Wildlife Area, Howard, Suamico,
Little Suamico, Chase, Pittsfield, Abrams, Belle Plaine,
Angelica, Bonduel, Red River and Pensaukee.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.

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