List of roads and highways still closed due to flooding

Flooding forces evacuations, road closures near Wolf River
Flooding forces evacuations, road closures near Wolf River(WBAY)
Published: Apr. 17, 2026 at 4:13 AM CDT|Updated: Apr. 20, 2026 at 12:49 PM CDT

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - The Wisconsin Department of Transportation has issued a traffic alert. Several highways in multiple counties are closed in both directions due to flooding.

Drivers should check 511wi.gov for the latest conditions.

It’s currently unknown when some of these roads will open.

The following update was provided to Action 2 News at 12:30 Monday afternoon:

WIS 54 OUTAGAMIE AND WAUPACA COUNTIES: WIS 54 is currently closed in both directions from Northport (Waupaca County) to Black Creek (Outagamie County) due to flooding.

The closure extends through the New London area after Waupaca County closed the highway at County D on the north side of New London.

  • Regional Detour: Motorists on WIS 54 coming from the east/west are advised to use US 10 to I-41 to WIS 47 as a regional detour route to avoid the area completely.
  • If the destination is somewhere in between Waupaca and Black Creek, motorist can continue on and use the localized detour shown below.
  • Please note that US 45 north and south of New London remains closed due to a separate construction project.

WIS 147 MANITOWOC COUNTY: WIS 147 is OPEN to traffic.

WIS 54 OUTAGAMIE COUNTY: WIS 54 is closed in both directions from Near North Maple Street/WIS 47 in Black Creek to Hooyman Road/County M west of Shiocton due to flooding on roadway.

  • UPDATED - Alternate route for southbound: Take WIS 47 to County S to WIS 54. Reverse for northbound.

WIS 76 OUTAGAMIE COUNTY: WIS 76 is closed in both direction from East Avenue in Shiocton to Oak Crest Drive in Stephensville due to flooding on roadway.

  • No detour is available with all other county roadways flooded in this area as well. Planned to be closed indefinitely.

WIS 76 OUTAGAMIE COUNTY: WIS 76 is closed in both directions from County D in Bear Creek to WIS 54 in Shiocton because of flooding on roadway.

  • No detour is available with all other county roadways flooded in this area as well. Planned to be closed indefinitely.

WIS 187 SHAWANO AND OUTAGAMIE COUNTIES: WIS 187 from WIS 156 in Shawano County to WIS 54 in Outagamie County is closed in both directions due to flooding.

  • Alternate route for southbound: WIS 156 to WIS 47 to WIS 54. Reverse for northbound.

Safety information

  • Please make sure you have the Flooding tab clicked on the 511 map to view all locations of flooding.
  • Never attempt to cross a water-covered road. Just 12 inches of moving water can sweep a vehicle off the road.
  • Do not ignore barricades or road closure signs.
  • Flash flooding can occur suddenly anywhere in the area.
  • Always check current road conditions before traveling.
  • Visit http://511wi.gov for the latest weather and road alerts.
  • Motorists should plan extra time for travel, use designated alternate routes, and exercise extreme caution in low-lying areas. Conditions may change rapidly.