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 22 at 8:44PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Effective: Wed April 22, 2026, 8:44 PM
Expires: Thu April 23, 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. Wolf River near Shiocton affecting Shawano, Waupaca and Outagamie Counties. For the Lower Wolf River...including Shiocton, New London...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * 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. Flood waters begin spreading over parts of Shiocton adjacent to the river including River and Mills Streets. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 13.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:00 PM CDT Wednesday was 13.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 11.0 feet Wednesday, April 29. - 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 Thursday morning by 1145 AM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 23 at 10:23AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Effective: Thu April 23, 2026, 10:23 AM
Expires: Fri April 24, 2026, 1:30 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Wolf River at New London affecting Winnebago, Outagamie 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...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Moderate 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 5:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 13.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 5:30 AM CDT Thursday was 13.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 11.9 feet Thursday, April 30. - 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 130 AM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 22 at 8:49PM CDT until April 24 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Effective: Wed April 22, 2026, 8:49 PM
Expires: Thu April 23, 2026, 12:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Michigan... Menominee River near Florence affecting Florence, Dickinson and Iron Counties. Menominee River near Niagara affecting Marinette, Menominee, Florence and Dickinson Counties. Menominee River near McAllister affecting Menominee and Marinette Counties. For the Menominee River...including Florence, Niagara, McAllister... Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Menominee River near Niagara. * WHEN...Until late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Water approaches the parking lot of the Union Protestant Church. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 13.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 PM CDT Wednesday was 13.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow morning and continue falling to 11.9 feet Wednesday, April 29. - 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 Thursday afternoon by noon CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 22 at 8:49PM CDT until April 30 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Effective: Wed April 22, 2026, 8:49 PM
Expires: Thu April 23, 2026, 12:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Michigan... Menominee River near Florence affecting Florence, Dickinson and Iron Counties. Menominee River near Niagara affecting Marinette, Menominee, Florence and Dickinson Counties. Menominee River near McAllister affecting Menominee and Marinette Counties. For the Menominee River...including Florence, Niagara, McAllister... Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Menominee River near McAllister. * WHEN...Until Thursday, April 30. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Flood waters 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 8:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 17.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 PM CDT Wednesday was 17.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Wednesday, April 29 and continue falling to 14.8 feet Wednesday, April 29. - 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 Thursday afternoon by noon CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 23 at 10:21AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Effective: Thu April 23, 2026, 10:21 AM
Expires: Fri April 24, 2026, 1:30 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Michigan...Wisconsin... Menominee River near Florence affecting Iron, Florence and Dickinson Counties. Menominee River near McAllister affecting Menominee and Marinette Counties. For the Menominee River...including Florence, 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 16.5 feet, Water approaches River Drive and Shore Drive west of Wallace in Menominee County, Michigan. Water approaches South Park Road east of Porterfield. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 17.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 AM CDT Thursday was 17.5 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise to 17.1 feet this afternoon. It will then fall Saturday morning. It will rise to 16.7 feet Monday evening. It will then fall again but remain above flood stage. - 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 130 AM CDT.