Baraboo River at Main Street at Reedsburg, WI
Is Baraboo River at Main Street at Reedsburg, WI flooding right now?
Baraboo River at Main Street at Reedsburg, WI measured 5.49 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 8.5 ft below its 14 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
5.49 ft
Streamflow
193 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 14 ft, with major flooding at 18 ft. The highest crest on record was 21.85 ft on Wed, Aug 29, 2018.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 12 ft | 6.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 14 ft | 8.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 16 ft | 10.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 18 ft | 12.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 21.85 ft | 2018-08-29 |
| 21 ft | 2008-06-10 |
| 19.2 ft | 2018-09-05 |
| 16.9 ft | 2016-09-24 |
| 16 ft | 2017-07-23 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Big Creek Outlet at Lake Redstone near La Valle, WI | 5.3 mi | Sauk County |
| Baraboo River at La Valle, WI | 7.0 mi | Sauk County |
| E Branch Big Creek at Lavalle Rd near La Valle, WI | 7.3 mi | Sauk County |
| W Branch Big Creek at Clark Rd near La Valle, WI | 8.6 mi | Juneau County |
| Wisconsin River near Wisconsin Dells, WI | 13.7 mi | Sauk 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.