Chippewa River at Grand Ave at Eau Claire, WI
Is Chippewa River at Grand Ave at Eau Claire, WI flooding right now?
Chippewa River at Grand Ave at Eau Claire, WI measured 758.68 ft on 2026-09-11 00:00:00 UTC. That observation was 14.3 ft below its 773 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
758.68 ft
Streamflow
1,670 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 773 ft, with major flooding at 778 ft. The highest crest on record was 781 ft on Mon, Sep 1, 1941.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 764 ft | 5.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 773 ft | 14.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 776 ft | 17.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 778 ft | 19.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 781 ft | 1941-09-01 |
| 779.6 ft | 1967-04-02 |
| 778.9 ft | 1993-06-21 |
| 778.5 ft | 1954-05-03 |
| 777.8 ft | 2010-09-25 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Chippewa River below Dells Dam at Eau Claire, WI | 0.9 mi | Eau Claire County |
| Chippewa River at Chippewa Falls, WI | 9.3 mi | Chippewa County |
| Duncan Creek Tributary near Tilden, WI | 12.7 mi | Chippewa County |
| Drywood Creek at Covered Footbridge near Cadott, WI | 17.0 mi | Chippewa County |
| Red Cedar River near Colfax, WI | 19.7 mi | Dunn 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.