Bad River near Odanah, WI
Is Bad River near Odanah, WI flooding right now?
Bad River near Odanah, WI measured 2.18 ft on 2026-09-11 01:45:00 UTC. That observation was 13.8 ft below its 16 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.18 ft
Streamflow
67 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 16 ft, with major flooding at 20 ft. The highest crest on record was 27.28 ft on Tue, Jul 12, 2016.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 10.1 ft | 7.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 16 ft | 13.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 18 ft | 15.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 20 ft | 17.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 27.28 ft | 2016-07-12 |
| 22.2 ft | 1946-06-24 |
| 21.7 ft | 1960-04-24 |
| 18.41 ft | 1992-07-03 |
| 17.3 ft | 1949-07-04 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Marengo River near Mellen, WI | 5.2 mi | Ashland County |
| Marengo River at Riemer Road near Marengo, WI | 7.9 mi | Ashland County |
| Tyler Forks River at Stricker Road near Mellen, WI | 8.1 mi | Ashland County |
| Denomie Creek at Maple Street near Odanah, WI | 8.2 mi | Ashland County |
| Bad River at 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.