Big Rib River at Rib Falls, WI
Is Big Rib River at Rib Falls, WI flooding right now?
Big Rib River at Rib Falls, WI measured 2.08 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 7.9 ft below its 10 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.08 ft
Streamflow
55 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 10 ft, with major flooding at 15 ft. The highest crest on record was 16.2 ft on Wed, Aug 31, 1938.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 7 ft | 4.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 10 ft | 7.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 13.8 ft | 11.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 15 ft | 12.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 16.2 ft | 1938-08-31 |
| 15.15 ft | 2010-09-24 |
| 14.87 ft | 1990-06-16 |
| 14.5 ft | 1942-09-18 |
| 13.42 ft | 1941-08-31 |
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|---|---|---|
| Fenwood Creek at Bradley, WI | 12.3 mi | Marathon County |
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| Big Eau Pleine River at Stratford, WI | 13.4 mi | Marathon County |
| Wisconsin River at Rothschild, WI | 14.4 mi | Marathon County |
| Wisconsin River at Mosinee, WI | 15.4 mi | Marathon 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.