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 17 at 10:07PM CDT until April 20 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Effective: Fri April 17, 2026, 10:07 PM
Expires: Sat April 18, 2026, 1:15 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Oconto River above Oconto affecting Oconto County. Peshtigo River near Porterfield affecting Marinette County. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Peshtigo River near Peshtigo affecting Marinette 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 Monday evening. * IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Up to a foot of water surrounds structures in a campground in the City of Oconto. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 10.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 PM CDT Friday was 10.3 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 Monday morning. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.2 feet on 04/17/2003. - 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/grb The next statement will be issued this evening by 1115 PM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 11:28AM CDT until April 20 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Effective: Sat April 18, 2026, 11:28 AM
Expires: Sun April 19, 2026, 2:30 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Oconto River above Oconto affecting Oconto County. Pine River near Florence affecting Florence County. Peshtigo River near Porterfield affecting Marinette County. 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 Monday morning. * IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Floodwaters 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 11:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 9.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:00 AM CDT Saturday was 10.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.5 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon. - 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 230 AM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 9:48PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Effective: Fri April 17, 2026, 9:48 PM
Expires: Sat April 18, 2026, 1:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Little Wolf River at Royalton affecting Waupaca County. Wolf River at New London affecting Waupaca, Winnebago and Outagamie Counties. Wolf River near Shiocton affecting Shawano, Waupaca and Outagamie Counties. For the Lower Wolf River...including Shiocton and New London...Major flooding is forecast. For the Little Wolf River...including Royalton...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record. * WHERE...Wolf River near Shiocton. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Flood waters may be covering lower portions of the Highway 54 bridge. Many streets in Shiocton are covered with up to foot of water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM CDT Friday the stage was 15.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 PM CDT Friday was 15.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.2 feet tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.1 feet on 04/01/1922. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Emergency management reports widespread flooding is occurring near the Wolf River down to New London. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/grb The next statement will be issued Saturday afternoon by 100 PM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 9:23PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Effective: Fri April 17, 2026, 9:23 PM
Expires: Sat April 18, 2026, 12:30 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Michigan... Brule River near Commonwealth affecting Iron, Florence, Forest and Dickinson Counties. Embarrass River near Embarrass affecting Shawano and Waupaca Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. This approaches the flood of record. * 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 8:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 7.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 6.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 PM CDT Friday was 7.6 feet. - 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/grb The next statement will be issued Saturday afternoon by 1230 PM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 11:46AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Effective: Sat April 18, 2026, 11:46 AM
Expires: Sun April 19, 2026, 3:00 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Wolf River at New London affecting Outagamie, Winnebago and Waupaca Counties. Wolf River near Shiocton affecting Outagamie, Shawano and Waupaca Counties. For the Lower Wolf River...including Shiocton, New London, Lake Poygan...Major flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record. * WHERE...Wolf River near Shiocton. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Floodwaters may be covering lower portions of the Highway 54 bridge. Many streets in Shiocton are covered with up to foot of water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:05 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 15.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:05 AM CDT Saturday was 15.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 13.0 feet Saturday, April 25. - 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 300 AM CDT.