Fox River at Appleton, WI
Is Fox River at Appleton, WI flooding right now?
Fox River at Appleton, WI measured 5.62 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 2.8 ft below its 8.4 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
5.62 ft
Streamflow
3,820 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 8.4 ft, with major flooding at 10.5 ft. The highest crest on record was 8.7 ft on Fri, Jun 13, 2008.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 7 ft | 1.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 8.4 ft | 2.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 9 ft | 3.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 10.5 ft | 4.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 8.7 ft | 2008-06-13 |
| 8.52 ft | 2018-05-12 |
| 8.05 ft | 1993-07-06 |
| 7.94 ft | 2011-04-30 |
| 7.9 ft | 2004-06-17 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Little Lake Butte Des Morts Tributary at Neenah, WI | 4.3 mi | Winnebago County |
| West Plum Creek at New Road near Wrightstown, WI | 12.0 mi | Outagamie County |
| Plum Creek near Wrightstown, WI | 13.1 mi | Brown County |
| Apple Creek at Sniderville, WI | 13.6 mi | Brown County |
| Wolf River at Winneconne, WI | 17.1 mi | Winnebago 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.