Photo By Emily Helton | Effective April 16, due to recent above-average rainfall and upstream flooding, the...... read more read more
Effective April 16, due to recent above-average rainfall and upstream flooding, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Chicago District has coordinated with Neenah Paper to open the last two needle gates at Neenah Dam on the Fox River. All gates at Menasha Dam and Neenah Dam are open allowing maximum outflow from Lake Winnebago. This action was necessary to manage the lake's water level according to established procedures in the water control manual. USACE’s nine dams along the lower Fox River are operating as designed, and this action is a planned and controlled operational adjustment. USACE is continually monitoring the dams to ensure they continue to function as intended.
Due to significant upstream flows, residents along the Lake Winnebago shoreline and the Lower Fox River should anticipate a rise in water levels. USACE is coordinating closely with local partners and are available to provide assistance to the State of Wisconsin as requested.
USACE is committed to keeping the public informed. For the most current information, please monitor the following resources:
Lake Winnebago Water Level Data: https://www.lrd.usace.army.mil/Missions/Projects/Article/3623884/lake-winnebago/
NOAA Downstream River Forecast for the Lower Fox River at Appleton: https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwater.noaa.gov%2Fgauges%2FAPLW3
Social Media Updates:
For general flood preparedness, visithttps://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ready.gov%2Ffloods.
Contact Chicago District Public Affairs Office 312-846-5330 https://www.google.com/url?q=mailto%3Achicagodistrict.pao%40usace.army.mil
| Date Taken: | 04.16.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 04.16.2026 14:57 |
| Story ID: | 562892 |
| Location: | CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, US |
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