Town of Wolf River Winnebago County Wisconsin

07/16/2026

If you lost work due to the severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding that took place in the affected areas from April 13, 2026 through April 23, 2026, you may be eligible for DUA. Please read below.

Governor Tony Evers has secured a major disaster declaration providing eligible workers in Bayfield, Brown, Buffalo, Jackson, Jefferson, Juneau, Kenosha, Manitowoc, Marathon, Milwaukee, Outagamie, Racine, Rock, Sauk, Vernon, Washington, Waukesha, Waupaca, and Winnebago Counties and the Oneida Nation with Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA).

If you lost work due to the severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding that took place in the above affected areas from April 13, 2026 through April 23, 2026, you may be eligible for DUA.

Learn more at: https://dwd.wisconsin.gov/press/2026/260714-dwd-announces-dua.htm or dwd.wi.gov/uiben/dua/

07/15/2026

Winnebago County businesses, private nonprofits, and residents impacted by the April 13-23 severe weather, tornadoes, and floods can apply for a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) low-interest loan. See additional information below.

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07/15/2026

For those impacted by the flooding this Spring, please note the financial assistance to uninsured or underinsured residents who suffered losses.

Winnebago County residents that were impacted by the April 13-23 severe weather, tornadoes, and flooding are eligible for federal financial assistance.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Individual Assistance (IA) Program provides direct financial assistance to uninsured or underinsured residents that suffered losses. To apply for the IA program, visit www.DisasterAssistance.gov or call 1-800-621-3362.

If you would rather apply in-person, Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) are available for impacted residents. Winnebago County will have a joint DRC with Waupaca County, Outagamie County, and Brown County beginning Monday, July 20, 2026.

DRC Location and Hours of Operation:
New London Public Museum
406 S Pearl St, New London, WI 54961
Monday - Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday, 10 AM - 1 PM

Residents can go to ANY DRC location. To find additional DRCs, visit egateway.fema.gov/ESF6/DRCLocator.

07/05/2026

Cut Off Lane and Canvasback Court will be repaved starting Monday, July 13th.

07/04/2026

Happy 250th Birthday, America! Have a safe, peaceful, & joy-filled fourth of July!

06/25/2026

The first water testing results are in for the week and Winnebago County has four advisories:
⚠️Lake Poygan Boat Landing
⚠️Boom Bay
⚠️Fritse Park
⚠️Asylum Point

𝗪𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐧?
Advisory Guidance: E. Coli bacteria levels are between 235 and 1,000 MPN/100 mLs. Swimming is allowed but caution should be taken.

𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐞𝐝 - if there are updated results we'll post them on Friday!

For up to date information about beach closing and advisories across the state, visit the Wisconsin DNR website: https://apps.dnr.wi.gov/beachhealth/healthmap.aspx

06/11/2026

REMINDER!

Public Hearing

Tuesday, June 23, 2026
3:00 - 6:00 pm
Wolf River Town Hall
8800 County Road II, Fremont

Winnebago County Zoning and DNR will host a meeting to clarify the "flood victim" letter that was sent out in April/May.

06/11/2026

Town Board Meeting

Monday, June 22, 2026
7:00 p.m.

Wolf River Town Hall
8800 County Road II, Fremont


ALL MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ENCOURAGED

06/09/2026

Apache Bridge Replacement will begin August 31st. Tentative completion date is October 23rd.

05/27/2026

Cut-off Lane will be closed June 3rd from 8:00 -10:30 am for a culvert replacement.