Bad River at Odanah, WI
Is Bad River at Odanah, WI flooding right now?
Bad River at Odanah, WI measured 2.38 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 6.1 ft below its 8.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.38 ft
Streamflow
577 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 8.5 ft, with major flooding at 10.5 ft. The highest crest on record was 11.78 ft on Tue, Jul 12, 2016.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 7.5 ft | 5.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 8.5 ft | 6.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 9.5 ft | 7.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 10.5 ft | 8.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 11.78 ft | 2016-07-12 |
| 9.33 ft | 2018-06-18 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Denomie Creek at Maple Street near Odanah, WI | 1.8 mi | Ashland County |
| Bad River at the Mouth near Odanah, WI | 2.5 mi | Ashland County |
| Kakagon River Slough near Odanah WI | 2.5 mi | Ashland County |
| Beartrap Creek at U.S. Highway 2 near Ashland, WI | 3.5 mi | Ashland County |
| Bad River near Odanah, WI | 8.5 mi | Ashland County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.