(WFRV) – Flooding from Monday’s severe weather is affecting much of the area, with authorities across northeast Wisconsin all sharing one common message: “Drive with caution.”
In Brown County, the Sheriff’s Office is reporting several areas of flooding, especially at Monroe Road and Hoffman Road in De Pere, which is now closed due to flood waters on the road. Deputies are asking that the public not drive around the barricades in this area, as they state, “You won’t make it.“
Courtesy of the Brown County Sheriff’s Office
Courtesy of the Brown County Sheriff’s Office
Courtesy of the Brown County Sheriff’s Office
Elsewhere throughout Brown County, multiple reports of flooding are coming in from across the area, with several roads possibly being closed. Local Five had a crew in Bellevue on Tuesday morning, where multiple cars could be seen getting stuck in the floodwater on Lime Kiln Road and Daly Drive.
In Hobart, officials say Brookwood Circle and Seminole Trail will be closed for an extended period of time due to “extreme” washouts. Crews are expected to work to make repairs after the water precedes. As of now, both the Navajo Trail and the Indian Trail remain open to traffic.
Courtesy of the Village of Hobart
The Town of Lawrence has announced that Noah Road is closed until further notice following damage from the significant amount of rainfall. Crews are said to currently be assessing the damage and will need to make all necessary repairs before the road can reopen.
In Suamico, three people needed to be rescued by firefighters from their home on the 3700 block of Stream Road. The basement of the home had been completely filled with floodwater and was continuing to rise, impacting the first floor of the home. All three residents were rescued without suffering any injuries by the Suamico Fire Department.
The Suamico Fire Department also needed to rescue a driver from a school bus that got stuck in floodwater on Tuesday morning.
Firefighters found the school bus surrounded by water and tilted to its side, with the driver unable to safely exit on their own due to the rapidly changing conditions of the situation. Crews were able to quickly assess the situation and help the driver exit the school bus and reach dry ground without suffering any injuries.
Officials say the incident serves as an important reminder that flooded roadways are dangerous and only a small amount of moving water is strong enough to stall or even sweep away vehicles.
Courtesy of the Suamico Fire Department
Courtesy of the Suamico Fire Department
Courtesy of the Suamico Fire Department
In Oconto County, officials are warning drivers to drive carefully and avoid certain areas as floodwaters have washed out a bridge in the area.
The Sheriff’s Office is telling the public to avoid Jaworski Road to the south of South Chase Road due to the washed-out bridge. Crews are out checking on other County and Town bridges, roads, and culverts.
Officials add to never approach a washed-out bridge or culvert due to the potential danger it presents.
Courtesy of the Oconto County Sheriff’s Office
Courtesy of the Oconto County Sheriff’s Office
Courtesy of the Oconto County Sheriff’s Office
Authorities in Oneida have also reported the washout of a road. According to the Oneida Police Department, a section of Fish Creek Road near County Highway E is impassible due to a washout from floodwaters.
Police are asking the public to avoid the area and to use an alternative route.
Courtesy of the Oneida Police Department
Courtesy of the Oneida Police Department
In Kewaunee County, officials are also reporting several road closures due to flooding. The Kewaunee County Highway Department is placing signs throughout what are being considered the bad flooding areas. The following locations are said to be impassible at this time:
- CTH K and CTH AB (Frog Station)
- Manitowoc Rd between Krines Rd and CTH J
- Old Settlers Rd between Manitowoc Rd and Schweiner Rd
- Irish Rd between CTH BB and Bolt Rd
- Lowell Rd between CTH K and Thiry Daems Rd
Officials with the Sheriff’s Office say to “Drive with caution.” They say to especially drive with caution if it is needed to drive through any water, as there could be debris mixed in, and the water could be deeper than expected.
Both the City of Neenah and the City of Menasha are reporting flooding in the area. Officials in Neenah say several vehicles were disabled while attempting to drive through high water seen throughout the city. They add that driving through high water is extremely dangerous and to not attempt to drive through any water if it is more than six inches deep.
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Officers with the Menasha Police Department say the significant rainfall Monday night has put a significant strain on the City’s stormwater system. Many streets in the area saw flooding, leading to numerous cars being stranded in the roadways.
They also say that the City of Menasha Public Works Department was out most of the night working hard to mitigate the flooding being seen throughout the area. While some areas could almost be clear, Plank Road (Hwy 114) between Melissa Street and Oneida Street (Hwy 10) remains closed. Officials remind drivers not to drive around barricades or through standing water. “Turn around, don’t drown!”
Courtesy of the Kewaunee county Sheriff’s Office
Courtesy of the Neenah Police Department
In Shawano County, officials with the Sheriff’s Office say they are experiencing flooding and that flooded roads are ore dangerous than they appear.
Deputies warn not to drive around barricades as they are placed for the safety of the public and the safety of first responders. The Barricades are likely in place to indicate that a roadway may be washed out, unstable, or completely impassible.
Officials from the Sheriff’s office say the Shawano County Highway Department’s crews are out and working hard to assess roadways as quickly and as safely as they can.
Clintonville is also dealing with significant flooding. Numerous streets were washed out and closed Monday night, including the following:
- West 1st Street west of Modoc Street
- SSGT Warren Hansen from 15th to East 12th Street/ Lyons Street
- Lyons Street from East 12th Street to 7th Street
- Memorial Circle from Main Street to 11th Street
Additional streets, North 12th Street between Greentree Road and Golf Club Road, and the area of Ginger Spur and Flora Way near County Highway I, also became impassible or temporarily shut down with drivers being told to avoid the area.
On Tuesday, the Clintonville Public School District decided to close both public and private schools, allowing the buildings to be used as emergency evacuation facilities.
School administration said that staff would still need to report to work and use the day as a workday. Both the Rec Center and the Childcare Center were left open, with school officials saying that they would provide additional updates as the situation is ongoing and ever-changing.
Courtesy of the Clintonville Police Department
Courtesy of the Clintonville Police Department
According to Local Five’s Storm Team 5 meteorologists, the flooding threat is expected to continue on Tuesday as additional rainfall from scattered thunderstorms is expected to hit some areas of northeast Wisconsin.
As of now, A flood advisory and Flood Warnings are in place throughout much of the area. A Flood Watch is in effect until Wednesday morning for the counties where more rain is expected to hit Tuesday night.
