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

Elevation Above Sea Level: 591 feet

Nearest Address:
5248 Co Hwy J
Oconto, WI 54153
Oconto County

GPS Coordinates: 44.86055556, -87.98388889

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Warning issued April 7 at 11:01AM CDT until April 7 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Effective: Tue April 7, 2026, 11:01 AM
Expires: Tue April 7, 2026, 10:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Oconto River above Oconto affecting Oconto County. Wolf River near Shiocton affecting Waupaca, Outagamie and Shawano Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Wolf River at New London affecting Waupaca, Winnebago and Outagamie Counties. For the Oconto River...including Gillett, Oconto...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Lower Wolf River...including Shiocton, New London, Lake Poygan...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Oconto River above Oconto. * WHEN...Until this evening. * IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, flood waters begin to spread into a public campground in the City of Oconto. Water approaches the backyards of several homes along the river in Oconto and there is widespread lowland flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 9.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 AM CDT Tuesday was 9.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this afternoon and continue falling to 6.9 feet Tuesday, April 14. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.1 feet on 04/11/2014. - 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 this evening by 1000 PM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 6 at 8:31PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Effective: Mon April 6, 2026, 8:31 PM
Expires: Tue April 7, 2026, 11:45 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Wolf River near Shiocton affecting Shawano, Outagamie and Waupaca Counties. For the Lower Wolf River...including Shiocton, New London...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record. * 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 Monday the stage was 12.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:30 AM CDT Monday was 12.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.8 feet early tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 11.0 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 morning by 1145 AM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 7 at 11:01AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Effective: Tue April 7, 2026, 11:01 AM
Expires: Wed April 8, 2026, 11:15 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Oconto River above Oconto affecting Oconto County. Wolf River near Shiocton affecting Waupaca, Outagamie and Shawano Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Wolf River at New London affecting Waupaca, Winnebago and Outagamie Counties. For the Oconto River...including Gillett, Oconto...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Lower Wolf River...including Shiocton, New London, Lake Poygan...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, flood waters 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 Tuesday the stage was 13.0 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 13.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.3 feet this evening. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.3 feet on 03/15/1920. - 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 this evening by 1000 PM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 6 at 8:31PM CDT until April 12 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Effective: Mon April 6, 2026, 8:31 PM
Expires: Tue April 7, 2026, 11:45 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Wolf River at New London affecting Winnebago, Waupaca 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. This approaches the flood of record. * WHERE...Wolf River at New London. * WHEN...Until Sunday evening. * 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 8:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 9.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 PM CDT Monday was 9.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.0 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday 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 Tuesday morning by 1145 AM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 7 at 11:01AM CDT until April 13 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Effective: Tue April 7, 2026, 11:01 AM
Expires: Wed April 8, 2026, 11:15 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Oconto River above Oconto affecting Oconto County. Wolf River near Shiocton affecting Waupaca, Outagamie and Shawano Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Wolf River at New London affecting Waupaca, Winnebago and Outagamie Counties. For the Oconto River...including Gillett, Oconto...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Lower Wolf River...including Shiocton, New London, Lake Poygan...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wolf River at New London. * WHEN...Until Monday evening. * IMPACTS...At 10.1 feet, flood waters 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 10:30 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 10.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:30 AM CDT Tuesday was 10.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.2 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Monday morning. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.1 feet on 03/29/1986. - 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 this evening by 1000 PM CDT.