Flood Watch

Locations Affected

Appleton, WI ∙ Sheridan, WI ∙ Bartelme, WI ∙ Richmond, WI ∙ Bonduel, WI ∙ Brazeau, WI ∙ Keshena, WI ∙ Lena, WI ∙ King, WI ∙ Neopit, WI

Headline

.Light to moderate rain will fall on a deep primed snowpack leading to the melt increasing. Flows in rivers may increase quickly and reach critical levels.

Full Alert Message

Flood Watch National Weather Service Green Bay WI 313 AM CST Fri Jan 9 2026 .Light to moderate rain will fall on a deep primed snowpack leading to the melt increasing. Flows in rivers may increase quickly and reach critical levels. ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... * WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt is possible. * WHERE...A portion of northeast Wisconsin, including the following areas, Menominee, Northern Oconto County, Outagamie, Shawano, Southern Marinette County, Southern Oconto County and Waupaca. * WHEN...Until noon CST today. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in minor flooding of low-lying and poor-drainage locations, including urban areas. Storm drains and ditches that are clogged with ice and snow may lead to flooding of adjacent roads. Minor flooding could occur on rivers, streams, and creeks, including the potential for ice jams. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Rain may mix with snow over central and northern WI, which will impact how much minor flooding occurs. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

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