Here’s the latest I can share based on recent local coverage.
- Shiocton residents were evacuated earlier in April due to rising Wolf River floodwaters, with authorities warning the situation could worsen [NBC 26: Shiocton evacuations ongoing; Apr 14, 2026].[1]
- By April 20–21, officials indicated that residents might begin returning later in the week, with exterior damage assessments planned and guidance for safe reentry and cleanup [NBC 26: return possible Thursday; WLUK Fox 11: reentry steps; Apr 21, 2026].[2][3]
- Reports on April 23 suggested a broader reopening was anticipated, with resources and recovery centers set up to assist returning residents [NBC 26: residents may go home Thursday; Apr 20, 2026].[3]
If you’d like, I can pull the latest updates from specific outlets or summarize any official guidance for returning residents and ongoing recovery efforts.
Sources
WLUK FOX 11 is your source for Balanced News and Severe Weather Coverage for Appleton, Shawano, Sturgeon Bay, Kewaunee, Two Rivers, New London, Bonduel, Pulaski, Suamico, Menasha, Neenah, Shiocton, Ashwaubenon, Algoma, Mishicot and Wrightstown.
fox11online.comSHIOCTON — The river has crested in Shiocton at 15.2 feet Saturday morning and will remain at that level for several days, Outagamie County Executive Tom Nelson said Saturday morning. Nelson said the county dodged a bullet last night when storm system from the southwest split apart near the county line and total rainfall came […]
kaukaunacommunitynews.comAn emergency evacuation is underway in Shiocton, village officials say. The village says residents within village limits should be evacuated by 3 p.m. Wednesday.
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yournewsinshiocton.wixsite.comShiocton neighbors impacted by flooding might be able to safely return to their village Thursday, officials said in an update Tuesday.
www.nbc26.comOfficials said there was no widespread threat to the community and the shelter-in-place order impacted "only a small, specific area of the community."
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