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 6 at 10:42AM CDT until April 9 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Effective: Mon April 6, 2026, 10:42 AM
Expires: Tue April 7, 2026, 1:45 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Oconto River above Oconto affecting Oconto County. For the Oconto River...including Oconto...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Oconto River above Oconto. * WHEN...Until late Wednesday 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 10:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 9.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 AM CDT Monday was 10.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.8 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Wednesday 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 145 AM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 6 at 8:30PM CDT until April 9 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Effective: Mon April 6, 2026, 8:30 PM
Expires: Tue April 7, 2026, 11:30 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Oconto River above Oconto affecting Oconto County. For the Oconto River...including Oconto...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Oconto River above Oconto. * WHEN...Until late Wednesday 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 Monday the stage was 9.5 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 9.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.7 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage Wednesday 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 1130 AM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 6 at 10:46AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Effective: Mon April 6, 2026, 10:46 AM
Expires: Tue April 7, 2026, 2:00 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Embarrass River near Embarrass affecting Waupaca and Shawano Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Embarrass River near Embarrass. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, There is widespread flooding of lowland and agricultural land. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 7.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 6.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 AM CDT Monday was 7.9 feet. The river continues to fall. - Forecast...No forecast is available for this location. - Flood stage is 7.0 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.

Flood Warning issued April 6 at 10:40AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Effective: Mon April 6, 2026, 10:40 AM
Expires: Tue April 7, 2026, 1:45 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Wolf River at New London affecting Outagamie, Winnebago and Waupaca Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Wolf River near Shiocton affecting Outagamie, Waupaca and Shawano Counties. For the Lower Wolf River...including Shiocton, New London...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 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 Tuesday 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 late tonight by 145 AM 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.