Alertes en vigueurOconto, WI

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin Oconto River above Oconto affecting Oconto County. For the Oconto Riverincluding Gillett, OcontoMinor flooding is forecast.
What: Minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Oconto River above Oconto.
When: Until Monday afternoon.
Impacts: At 11.0 feet, Up to 2 feet of water is covering a campground in Oconto. Flood waters begin to reach city streets adjacent to the river.
Additional Details: - At 9:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 8.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise above flood stage late this evening to a crest of 10.6 feet Thursday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday evening. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Tuesday afternoon by 1245 PM CDT.

Areas of localized dense fog with visibilities as low as one half to one quarter mile at times this morning along the bay and lakeshore areas. Motorists should stay alert for localized areas of reduced visibility this morning. If driving, allow yourself extra time to reach your destination and use low beam headlights.