Station Name: OCONTO RIVER NEAR GILLETT, WI
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 745 feet

Nearest Address:
5199 Co Hwy Bb
Gillett, WI 54124
Oconto County

GPS Coordinates: 44.865, -88.3

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Watch issued April 17 at 12:39PM CDT until April 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Effective: Fri April 17, 2026, 12:39 PM
Expires: Fri April 17, 2026, 8:45 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be 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. In northeast Wisconsin, Brown, Door, Florence, Forest, Kewaunee, Menominee, Northern Marinette County, Northern Oconto County, Outagamie, Shawano, Southern Marinette County, Southern Oconto County and Waupaca. * WHEN...Through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Thunderstorms will bring widespread rainfall of 0.50 to 1 inch with locally higher amounts of 1 to 2 inches possible this afternoon through tonight. With saturated ground, this rainfall may lead to additional flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:53AM CDT until April 22 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Effective: Fri April 17, 2026, 10:53 AM
Expires: Sat April 18, 2026, 2:00 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Michigan... Oconto River above Oconto affecting Oconto County. Pine River near Florence affecting Florence County. Brule River near Commonwealth affecting Florence, Forest, Dickinson and Iron Counties. 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 Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Up to a foot of water surrounds structures in a campground in the City of Oconto. At 11.0 feet, Up to 2 feet of water is covering a campground in Oconto. Floodwaters begin to reach city streets adjacent to the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 10.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 AM CDT Friday was 10.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.6 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage Tuesday 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 late tonight by 200 AM CDT.

Tornado Watch issued April 17 at 4:50PM CDT until April 17 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Effective: Fri April 17, 2026, 4:50 PM
Expires: Fri April 17, 2026, 8:00 PM

TORNADO WATCH 129 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN WISCONSIN THIS WATCH INCLUDES 14 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL WISCONSIN MARATHON PORTAGE WAUSHARA WOOD IN EAST CENTRAL WISCONSIN CALUMET WINNEBAGO IN NORTH CENTRAL WISCONSIN LANGLADE LINCOLN IN NORTHEAST WISCONSIN BROWN MENOMINEE OCONTO OUTAGAMIE SHAWANO WAUPACA THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ANGELICA, ANTIGO, APPLETON, ARNOTT, AURORAVILLE, BAKERVILLE, BLOOMVILLE, BORTH, BROOKSIDE, BRYANT, CLINTONVILLE, DARBOY, DEERBROOK, DOERING, DUNDAS, ELCHO, GLEASON, GREEN BAY, HARRISON, HOFA PARK, JEFFRIS, KEMPSTER, KESHENA, KING, LIND CENTER, LITTLE SUAMICO, MACKVILLE, MARSHFIELD, MENASHA, MERRILL, NEENAH, NEOPIT, NEVA, NEW LONDON, NORTHERN LAKE WINNEBAGO, NORTHPORT, OCONTO, OSHKOSH, PENSAUKEE, PINE RIVER, PLOVER, POLAR, RURAL, SHAWANO, SILVER LAKE, SOBIESKI, STEVENS POINT, THORNTON, WAUPACA, WAUSAU, WAUTOMA, WINNEBAGO, WISCONSIN RAPIDS, AND WITTMAN FIELD.

Flash Flood Warning issued April 17 at 6:52PM CDT until April 17 at 9:15PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Effective: Fri April 17, 2026, 6:52 PM
Expires: Fri April 17, 2026, 9:15 PM

FFWGRB The National Weather Service in Green Bay has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Central Marathon County in central Wisconsin... Southeastern Langlade County in north central Wisconsin... Northwestern Menominee County in northeastern Wisconsin... Western Shawano County in northeastern Wisconsin... * Until 915 PM CDT. * At 652 PM CDT, Trained weather spotters reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Trained spotters reported. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Wausau, Antigo, Weston, Rib Mountain, Mosinee, Rothschild, Schofield, Ringle, Marathon City, Polar, Evergreen, Aniwa, Sunset, Nutterville, Camp Phillips Scout Camp, Hogarty, Rib Mountain State Park and Peplin.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Tornado Watch issued April 17 at 12:41PM CDT until April 17 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Effective: Fri April 17, 2026, 12:41 PM
Expires: Fri April 17, 2026, 8:00 PM

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 129 IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN WISCONSIN THIS WATCH INCLUDES 7 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL WISCONSIN WAUSHARA IN EAST CENTRAL WISCONSIN CALUMET WINNEBAGO IN NORTHEAST WISCONSIN BROWN OUTAGAMIE SHAWANO WAUPACA THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ANGELICA, APPLETON, AURORAVILLE, BORTH, CLINTONVILLE, DARBOY, DUNDAS, GREEN BAY, HOFA PARK, KING, LIND CENTER, MACKVILLE, MENASHA, NEENAH, NEW LONDON, NORTHERN LAKE WINNEBAGO, NORTHPORT, OSHKOSH, RURAL, SHAWANO, SILVER LAKE, THORNTON, WAUPACA, WAUTOMA, WINNEBAGO, AND WITTMAN FIELD.