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 11 at 9:11PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Effective: Sat April 11, 2026, 9:11 PM
Expires: Sun April 12, 2026, 12:15 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Wolf River at New London affecting Winnebago, Outagamie and Waupaca Counties. 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. * 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 Saturday the stage was 12.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:30 AM CDT Saturday was 12.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 11.4 feet Saturday, April 18. - 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 Sunday afternoon by 1215 PM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 11:31AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Effective: Sun April 12, 2026, 11:31 AM
Expires: Mon April 13, 2026, 12:00 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Wolf River at New London affecting Waupaca, Outagamie and Winnebago Counties. Wolf River near Shiocton affecting Waupaca, Shawano and Outagamie Counties. For the Lower Wolf River...including Shiocton, New London...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * 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 12.3 feet and leveling off. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.1 feet Friday evening. - Minor flood stage is 11.0 feet. Moderate flood stage is 13.5 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 late tonight by midnight CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 10:51AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Effective: Sun April 12, 2026, 10:51 AM
Expires: Mon April 13, 2026, 12:00 AM

...The National Weather Service in Green Bay has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Michigan...Wisconsin... Menominee River near McAllister affecting Marinette and Menominee Counties. Menominee River near Vulcan affecting Dickinson, Marinette and Menominee Counties. Menominee River near Niagara affecting Dickinson, Florence, Marinette and Menominee Counties. For the Menominee River...including Vulcan, Niagara, McAllister... Moderate and Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record. * WHERE...Menominee River near Vulcan. * WHEN...From Monday evening until further notice. * 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 Sunday the stage was 10.6 feet and rising. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above minor flood stage Monday evening then rise above moderate flood stage Tuesday evening and continue rising to a crest of 17.5 feet Wednesday morning. - Minor flood stage is 15.0 feet. Moderate flood stage is 17.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.4 feet on 04/27/1996 and on 04/16/2023. - 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 late tonight by midnight CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 10:51AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Effective: Sun April 12, 2026, 10:51 AM
Expires: Mon April 13, 2026, 12:00 AM

...The National Weather Service in Green Bay has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Michigan...Wisconsin... Menominee River near McAllister affecting Marinette and Menominee Counties. Menominee River near Vulcan affecting Dickinson, Marinette and Menominee Counties. Menominee River near Niagara affecting Dickinson, Florence, Marinette and Menominee Counties. For the Menominee River...including Vulcan, Niagara, McAllister... Moderate and Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Menominee River near Niagara. * WHEN...From Monday evening until further notice. * 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 Sunday the stage was 9.5 feet and rising. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late Monday evening and continue rising to a crest of 14.5 feet Wednesday morning. - Minor flood stage is 13.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.5 feet on 04/24/2019. - 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 late tonight by midnight CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 10:51AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Effective: Sun April 12, 2026, 10:51 AM
Expires: Mon April 13, 2026, 12:00 AM

...The National Weather Service in Green Bay has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Michigan...Wisconsin... Menominee River near McAllister affecting Marinette and Menominee Counties. Menominee River near Vulcan affecting Dickinson, Marinette and Menominee Counties. Menominee River near Niagara affecting Dickinson, Florence, Marinette and Menominee Counties. For the Menominee River...including Vulcan, Niagara, McAllister... Moderate and Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Menominee River near McAllister. * WHEN...From Monday morning 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 Sunday the stage was 13.7 feet and rising. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above minor flood stage Monday morning then rise above moderate flood stage Wednesday morning and continue rising to a crest of 18.5 feet Thursday morning. - Minor flood stage is 15.0 feet. Moderate flood stage is 18.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 18.6 feet on 04/18/2023. - 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 late tonight by midnight CDT.