Baraboo River near Baraboo, WI
Is Baraboo River near Baraboo, WI flooding right now?
Baraboo River near Baraboo, WI measured 7.36 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 8.6 ft below its 16 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
7.36 ft
Streamflow
282 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 16 ft, with major flooding at 23.1 ft. The highest crest on record was 27.48 ft on Fri, Jun 13, 2008.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 14 ft | 6.6 ft below |
| Minor flood | 16 ft | 8.6 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 22 ft | 14.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 23.1 ft | 15.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 27.48 ft | 2008-06-13 |
| 24.47 ft | 2018-09-02 |
| 22.78 ft | 1993-07-18 |
| 22.68 ft | 1966-02-13 |
| 22.04 ft | 2000-06-02 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Wisconsin at Mp-1 | 8.7 mi | Sauk County |
| Lake Wisconsin at Mp-2 | 9.5 mi | Sauk County |
| Wisconsin River near Wisconsin Dells, WI | 10.4 mi | Sauk County |
| Lake Wisconsin Tributary 3 near Prairie Du Sac, WI | 10.6 mi | Sauk County |
| Lake Wisconsin Tributary 2 near Prairie Du Sac, WI | 10.7 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.