Station Name: PLUM CREEK NEAR WRIGHTSTOWN, WI
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 650 feet

Nearest Address:
6993 Plum Rd
Wrightstown, WI 54126
Brown County

GPS Coordinates: 44.3055449, -88.1712146

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 11:52AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 11:52 AM
Expires: Fri April 17, 2026, 3:00 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Little Wolf River at Royalton affecting Waupaca County. 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. For the Little Wolf River...including Royalton...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major 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. 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 9:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 14.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 AM CDT Thursday was 14.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.1 feet tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.1 feet on 04/01/1922. - 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 300 AM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 11:52AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 11:52 AM
Expires: Fri April 17, 2026, 3:00 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Little Wolf River at Royalton affecting Waupaca County. 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. For the Little Wolf River...including Royalton...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record. * WHERE...Wolf River at New London. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Up to a foot of water may be covering portions of West Wolf River Avenue or Highway X near and west of New London. At 12.0 feet, Widespread flooding of shoreline property is occurring from the New London area to Lake Poygan. Water reaches the top of the retaining wall in New London. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 11.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:30 AM CDT Thursday was 11.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.7 feet just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.8 feet on 04/03/1979. - 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 300 AM CDT.

Evacuation - Immediate issued April 15 at 2:01PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Non-Weather Emergency Message. Not sent to IPAWS.

Effective: Wed April 15, 2026, 2:01 PM
Expires: Thu April 16, 2026, 2:15 PM

EVIGRB The following message is transmitted at the request of the Waupaca County Emergency Management. The area of New London and to approximately 8 miles southwest along the Wolf River is being evacuated due to dangerous flood waters. If you are living in the impacted area, and choose to remain in place, your safety cannot be guaranteed- YOU SHOULD EVACUATE IMMEDIATELY TO ENSURE YOUR SAFETY! Public emergency shelter is located at: Washington Center Gym 500 W. Washington St. New London, WI 54961 Updates regarding the status of the emergency evacuation will be accessible by dialing 211, viewing the City of New London Facebook Page or Waupaca County Sheriff's Office Facebook Page. Take phone chargers, medications, and pets.

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 12:06PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 12:06 PM
Expires: Fri April 17, 2026, 3:15 AM

...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 9.0 feet, Water may approach structures near Sandy Lane. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 9.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 6.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:00 AM CDT Thursday was 10.5 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 late tonight by 315 AM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 11:52AM CDT until April 19 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 11:52 AM
Expires: Fri April 17, 2026, 3:00 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Little Wolf River at Royalton affecting Waupaca County. 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. For the Little Wolf River...including Royalton...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Little Wolf River at Royalton. * WHEN...Until Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, Water touches the base of the river gauge station in Royalton. The riverbanks in the area are steep-sided and most homes and roads are situated well above flood stage. Up to 2 feet of flood waters may be surrounding structures downstream between Royalton and New London. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:15 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 7.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 4.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:15 AM CDT Thursday was 7.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 7.4 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late Saturday evening. - Flood stage is 5.0 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 300 AM CDT.