Alertes en vigueurTownsend, 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 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 ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 PM CDT Sunday was 9.9 feet. - ForecastThe 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

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 Monday afternoon by noon CDT.