Recent heavy rain have been wreaking havoc on summer plans and that has residents keeping an eye on the rising Wolf River, but it's going to take a lot more to wash out some people in Outagamie County.

Tom Dix has had his fair share of close calls.

"We've had all the steps underwater a couple of times actually," Dix said.

Dix has owned Muddy Waters Bar on the banks of the Wolf River in Shiocton for the last nine years, and says he won't be packing sandbags anytime soon.

"It's not way low but it's a lot lower than what you have to worry about," Dix said.

Officials say the water level is hovering right around seven feet, and with the steady rain over the past few days they say it's rising about a foot a day.

Christina Muller is the emergency management director for Outagamie County. She says if the rain keeps up, the Wolf River could creep into flood stage.

"Around 13 feet, it starts effecting homes and streets in the area," Muller said.

She says the water drains from the north, and while the flood advisory for parts of the Wolf River near Shawano is cause for some concern, she's taking a wait and see approach.

"It can change quickly, if you have a couple different storms come through, if the water levels get high and if it's just that perfect storm of where we just keep an eye on things to make sure they don't get worse," said Muller.

And right now Dix isn't too worried about a washout.

"I have my flood insurance so I can always take advantage of that if need be," Dix said.

The emergency management director in Waupaca County is also keeping a close eye on the Wolf River, but as of right now there are no flooding concerns.

Heather Sawaski reports.