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 21 at 10:45AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Effective: Tue April 21, 2026, 10:45 AM
Expires: Wed April 22, 2026, 1:45 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Wolf River at Lake Poygan affecting Winnebago and Waushara Counties. Wolf River at New London affecting Winnebago, Waupaca and Outagamie Counties. Wolf River near Shiocton affecting Shawano, Waupaca and Outagamie Counties. For the Lower Wolf River...including Shiocton, New London, Lake Poygan...Major flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Moderate 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 14.0 feet, Water is about a foot below the bottom of the Highway 54 bridge. Floodwaters begin spreading over parts of Shiocton adjacent to the river including River and Mills Streets. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:25 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 14.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:25 AM CDT Tuesday was 14.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to slowly fall to 11.6 feet Tuesday, April 28. - 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 21 at 11:10AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Effective: Tue April 21, 2026, 11:10 AM
Expires: Wed April 22, 2026, 2:15 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Michigan... Menominee River near Florence affecting Florence, Dickinson and Iron Counties. Menominee River near Vulcan affecting Marinette, Dickinson and Menominee Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Michigan... Menominee River near Niagara affecting Florence, Dickinson, Marinette and Menominee Counties. Menominee River near McAllister affecting Marinette and Menominee Counties. For the Menominee River...including Florence, Vulcan, Niagara, McAllister...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Menominee River near McAllister. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Floodwaters are covering River Drive and Shore Drive west of Wallace in Menominee County, Michigan and South Park Road east of Porterfield in Marinette County. This stage compares to a flow of 24240 cubic feet per second at White Rapids Dam. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 17.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 AM CDT Tuesday was 18.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 15.6 feet Tuesday, April 28. - Flood stage is 15.0 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 215 AM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 21 at 11:10AM CDT until April 24 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Effective: Tue April 21, 2026, 11:10 AM
Expires: Wed April 22, 2026, 2:15 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Michigan... Menominee River near Florence affecting Florence, Dickinson and Iron Counties. Menominee River near Vulcan affecting Marinette, Dickinson and Menominee Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Michigan... Menominee River near Niagara affecting Florence, Dickinson, Marinette and Menominee Counties. Menominee River near McAllister affecting Marinette and Menominee Counties. For the Menominee River...including Florence, Vulcan, Niagara, McAllister...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Menominee River near Vulcan. * WHEN...Until late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Structures along the river along Homestead Road and Sturgeon Way Road may start to be impacted by floodwaters. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 16.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 AM CDT Tuesday was 16.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Thursday evening and continue falling to 13.6 feet Tuesday, April 28. - Flood stage is 15.0 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 215 AM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 21 at 11:10AM CDT until April 26 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Effective: Tue April 21, 2026, 11:10 AM
Expires: Wed April 22, 2026, 2:15 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Michigan... Menominee River near Florence affecting Florence, Dickinson and Iron Counties. Menominee River near Vulcan affecting Marinette, Dickinson and Menominee Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Michigan... Menominee River near Niagara affecting Florence, Dickinson, Marinette and Menominee Counties. Menominee River near McAllister affecting Marinette and Menominee Counties. For the Menominee River...including Florence, Vulcan, Niagara, McAllister...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Menominee River near Niagara. * WHEN...Until late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...At 14.5 feet, In the city of Niagara, water begins to cover the Niagara boat landing on Tyler Road, and water approaches homes along Sherman Street. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 14.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 AM CDT Tuesday was 14.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Saturday morning and continue falling to 12.6 feet Tuesday, April 28. - Flood stage is 13.0 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 215 AM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 21 at 11:03AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Effective: Tue April 21, 2026, 11:03 AM
Expires: Wed April 22, 2026, 2:15 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Michigan... Menominee River near Menominee River at White Rapids Dam affecting Marinette and Menominee Counties. Menominee River near Koss affecting Marinette and Menominee Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Menominee River near Menominee River at White Rapids Dam. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Flooding is confined to wooded lowland areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 14.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 11.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 AM CDT Tuesday was 14.1 feet. - Forecast...No forecast is available for this location. - Flood stage is 14.0 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 215 AM CDT.