Latest News About Big Falls Dam

Here’s the latest I can share based on recent reports:

• The Big Falls Dam on the Little Wolf River in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, was reported as having an imminent risk of failure on April 13, 2026, with emergency management issuing evacuation orders for Big Falls and nearby Little Falls. The situation was described as water flowing around the embankment, prompting a major local response including sandbagging and other reinforcements.[1][4]
• By the afternoon of April 13, authorities announced that the dam was in a stable condition, with water levels receding and ongoing efforts to reinforce the dam’s sides, suggesting the immediate emergency had eased though flood warnings remained in effect in the area. Evacuations and road closures were still in place as officials continued to monitor conditions.[2][4][1]
• Coverage from local outlets and press briefings during that period consistently framed it as a stabilizing turn, with updated guidance and continuous updates for residents in the affected communities.[4][1]

If you’d like, I can pull in more recent local updates or provide a quick map of the area to help you understand the evacuation zones and road closures. I can also summarize official guidance for residents who may still be affected. Please tell me what you prefer.

Citations:

• NBC26/Waupaca County updates on stability and ongoing reinforcements.[1]
• TMJ4 recap of the same situation and stability report.[2]
• Additional context from local outlets on evacuations and ongoing warnings.[4]