Shiocton residents told to evacuate until further notice - NBC 26
An emergency evacuation is underway in Shiocton, village officials say. The village says residents within village limits should be evacuated by 3 p.m. Wednesday.
www.nbc26.comHere’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.