Fox River at Rochester, WI
Is Fox River at Rochester, WI flooding right now?
Fox River at Rochester, WI measured 4.40 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 1.6 ft below its 6 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
4.40 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 6 ft, with major flooding at 8 ft. The highest crest on record was 6.29 ft on Tue, Apr 21, 2026.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 5 ft | 0.6 ft below |
| Minor flood | 6 ft | 1.6 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 7 ft | 2.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 8 ft | 3.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 6.29 ft | 2026-04-21 |
| 5.75 ft | 2013-04-18 |
| 5.62 ft | 2019-10-27 |
| 5.5 ft | 2011-04-02 |
| 5.47 ft | 2018-12-02 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Fox River at Waterford Dam, at Waterford, WI | 1.8 mi | Racine County |
| Fox River near New Munster, WI | 9.0 mi | Kenosha County |
| Muskego (Big Muskego) Lake Outlet near Wind Lake, WI | 9.0 mi | Waukesha County |
| Mukwonago River at Mukwonago, WI | 9.5 mi | Waukesha County |
| Jewel Creek at Muskego, WI | 13.4 mi | Waukesha 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.