Fox River near New Munster, WI
Is Fox River near New Munster, WI flooding right now?
Fox River near New Munster, WI measured 6.19 ft on 2026-10-27 17:00:00 UTC. That observation was 4.8 ft below its 11 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
6.19 ft
Streamflow
398 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 11 ft, with major flooding at 14 ft. The highest crest on record was 17.47 ft on Thu, Jul 13, 2017.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 10 ft | 3.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 11 ft | 4.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 13 ft | 6.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 14 ft | 7.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 17.47 ft | 2017-07-13 |
| 15.18 ft | 2008-06-15 |
| 15.04 ft | 2026-04-19 |
| 14.98 ft | 2007-08-24 |
| 14.5 ft | 2013-04-20 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Powers Lake Tributary at Powers Lake, WI | 5.2 mi | Kenosha County |
| Fox River at Wilmot, WI | 7.2 mi | Kenosha County |
| Fox River at Rochester, WI | 9.0 mi | Racine County |
| Elizabeth Lake Drain near Twin Lakes, Wi-Il | 9.1 mi | McHenry County |
| White River at Center Street at Lake Geneva, WI | 10.6 mi | Walworth 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.