Embarrass River near Embarrass, WI
Is Embarrass River near Embarrass, WI flooding right now?
Embarrass River near Embarrass, WI measured 3.49 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 3.5 ft below its 7 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.49 ft
Streamflow
392 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 7 ft, with major flooding at 11.5 ft. The highest crest on record was 12.36 ft on Wed, Apr 15, 2026.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 6 ft | 2.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 7 ft | 3.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 9.5 ft | 6.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 11.5 ft | 8.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 12.36 ft | 2026-04-15 |
| 12.13 ft | 1965-04-12 |
| 11.8 ft | 2019-04-19 |
| 11.6 ft | 1923-04-10 |
| 10.81 ft | 1996-06-19 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Wolf River near Shawano, WI | 9.4 mi | Shawano County |
| Red River at Morgan Road near Morgan, WI | 13.1 mi | Shawano County |
| Middle Branch Embarrass River near Wittenberg, WI | 20.0 mi | Shawano County |
| Little Wolf River at Royalton, WI | 22.5 mi | Waupaca County |
| Pensaukee River near Krakow, WI | 22.6 mi | Shawano 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.