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April 23, 2026

City of Oshkosh Advises Residents of Rising Fox River, Potential Flooding 
Sandbags Are Available for Residents

The City of Oshkosh is advising residents to prepare for possible flooding as the Fox River and Lake Winnebago continue to rise following recent rain events and major flooding is occurring upstream from Oshkosh. 

The Fox River is currently expected to crest around 4.0 feet on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Gauge on Monday, April 27, 2026. Low-lying areas near the Fox River, Lake Winnebago, Sawyer Creek, and Campbell Creek may be most affected.  This includes portions of Sawyer Street, particularly the area near 4th Avenue and Mason Street, and some areas along Witzel Avenue.  More information regarding water levels can be found on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers website (https://www.lrd.usace.army.mil/Missions/Projects/Article/3623884/lake-winnebago/)

To help residents protect their property, free sandbags are available for pickup at:
     •    Seniors Center North Building parking lot, 234 N. Campbell Road
     •    Former Army National Guard Armory, 221 North Sawyer Street

Public Works Operations staff will monitor supplies at both locations and restock as needed. 

Residents who are unable to pick up sandbags may request delivery by calling the Oshkosh Police Department Non-Emergency Line at 920-236-5700. 

Residents are also encouraged to take precautions around their property:
     •    Use care when handling sandbags, which weigh about 50 pounds each
     •    Turn off power in areas where flooding may occur, if safe to do so
     •    Move batteries, hazardous materials, and electrical devices out of areas that may flood

A State of Emergency has been declared as of today within the City of Oshkosh in response to potential flooding caused by high water elevation. Winnebago County Emergency Management requests that residents who experience flooding call 2-1-1 to report their flooding incident. 

The City of Oshkosh will continue to monitor conditions and will share updates through official communication channels.