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 18 at 8:48PM CDT until April 20 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Effective: Sat April 18, 2026, 8:48 PM
Expires: Sun April 19, 2026, 12:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Yellow River at Babcock affecting Wood County. Oconto River above Oconto affecting Oconto County. For the Yellow River...including Pittsville, Babcock...Minor flooding is forecast. 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 Sunday night. * 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 8:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 9.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 PM CDT Saturday was 9.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow morning and continue falling to 6.8 feet Saturday, April 25. - 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/grb The next statement will be issued Sunday afternoon by noon CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 8:55PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Effective: Sat April 18, 2026, 8:55 PM
Expires: Sun April 19, 2026, 12:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Wolf River at New London affecting Waupaca, Winnebago and Outagamie Counties. Wolf River near Shiocton affecting Waupaca, Shawano and Outagamie Counties. For the Lower Wolf River...including Shiocton, New London...Major flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * 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 5:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 14.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 5:00 PM CDT Saturday was 15.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 12.7 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/grb The next statement will be issued Sunday afternoon by noon CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 19 at 11:10AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Effective: Sun April 19, 2026, 11:10 AM
Expires: Mon April 20, 2026, 2:15 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, 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 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 4:20 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 14.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 4:20 AM CDT Sunday was 15.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 12.5 feet Sunday, April 26. - 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 215 AM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 9:28PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Effective: Sat April 18, 2026, 9:28 PM
Expires: Sun April 19, 2026, 12:30 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Michigan... Menominee River near Menominee River at White Rapids Dam affecting Menominee and Marinette Counties. Menominee River near Koss affecting Menominee and Marinette Counties. Menominee River near McAllister affecting Menominee and Marinette Counties. For the Menominee River...including Florence, Vulcan, Niagara, Pembine, Menominee River at White Rapids Dam, Koss, McAllister... Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Menominee River near Koss. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Water floods a boat landing near the gauge. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 17.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 PM CDT Saturday was 17.6 feet. - Forecast...No forecast is available for this location. - Flood stage is 17.0 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 Sunday afternoon by 1230 PM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 9:28PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Effective: Sat April 18, 2026, 9:28 PM
Expires: Sun April 19, 2026, 12:30 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Michigan... Menominee River near Menominee River at White Rapids Dam affecting Menominee and Marinette Counties. Menominee River near Koss affecting Menominee and Marinette Counties. Menominee River near McAllister affecting Menominee and Marinette Counties. For the Menominee River...including Florence, Vulcan, Niagara, Pembine, Menominee River at White Rapids Dam, Koss, McAllister... Moderate flooding is forecast. * 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 8:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 14.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 11.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 PM CDT Saturday was 14.3 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/grb The next statement will be issued Sunday afternoon by 1230 PM CDT.