Chippewa River at Bishops Bridge near Winter, WI
Is Chippewa River at Bishops Bridge near Winter, WI flooding right now?
Chippewa River at Bishops Bridge near Winter, WI measured 4.19 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 6.8 ft below its 11 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
4.19 ft
Streamflow
198 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 11 ft. The highest crest on record was 11.05 ft on Thu, Sep 4, 1941.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Minor flood | 11 ft | 6.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 12 ft | 7.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 11.05 ft | 1941-09-04 |
| 10.7 ft | 1946-06-29 |
| 10.3 ft | 2019-04-22 |
| 10.25 ft | 1954-05-04 |
| 10.18 ft | 2002-04-20 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Grindstone Creek @ County Trnk Hwy E near Reserve, WI | 16.2 mi | Sawyer County |
| South Fork Flambeau River near Phillips, WI | 24.4 mi | Price County |
| Namekagon River at Leonards, WI | 25.3 mi | Bayfield County |
| Red Cedar River @ Cnty Trnk Hghwy D @ Birchwood, WI | 26.6 mi | Washburn County |
| Butternut Creek @ Ct Highway B near Park Falls, WI | 26.7 mi | Price 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.