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 5 at 8:57PM CDT until April 9 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Effective: Sun April 5, 2026, 8:57 PM
Expires: Mon April 6, 2026, 12:00 PM

...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 Thursday morning. * 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 Sunday the stage was 10.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 PM CDT Sunday was 10.4 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 Wednesday 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 Monday afternoon by noon CDT.

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.

Special Weather Statement issued April 6 at 8:56AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Effective: Mon April 6, 2026, 8:56 AM
Expires: Mon April 6, 2026, 4:00 PM

Scattered snow showers developing across the region will produce moderate to heavy bursts of snow at times through early this afternoon. These snow showers will reduce visibilities below one half of a mile at times. Although significant accumulations are not expected, the sudden reduction in visibilities could impact travel through this afternoon. Motorists should exercise caution when traveling through this afternoon.

Flood Warning issued April 5 at 9:01PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Effective: Sun April 5, 2026, 9:01 PM
Expires: Mon April 6, 2026, 12:15 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... 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 Sunday the stage was 8.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 6.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 PM CDT Sunday was 8.3 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. The next statement will be issued Monday afternoon by 1215 PM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 5 at 8:58PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Effective: Sun April 5, 2026, 8:58 PM
Expires: Mon April 6, 2026, 12:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Wolf River near Shiocton affecting Outagamie, Shawano 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 12.5 feet, There is widespread lowland flooding. Water is surrounding structures along the river near Island and Mill Streets. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 11.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:30 AM CDT Sunday was 11.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.6 feet Tuesday evening. - 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 Monday afternoon by noon CDT.