KINNICKINNIC RIVER @ S. 11TH STREET @ MILWAUKEE,WI
Is KINNICKINNIC RIVER @ S. 11TH STREET @ MILWAUKEE,WI flooding right now?
No — KINNICKINNIC RIVER @ S. 11TH STREET @ MILWAUKEE,WI is at 5.98 ft, 10.0 ft below its 16 ft flood stage, as of 26 min ago.
Gauge height
5.98 ft
Streamflow
4 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 16 ft, with major flooding at 18 ft. The highest crest on record was 17.19 ft on Sun, Aug 10, 2025.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 14 ft | 8.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 16 ft | 10.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 17 ft | 11.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 18 ft | 12.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 17.19 ft | 2025-08-10 |
| 14.41 ft | 1986-08-06 |
| 13.3 ft | 2008-06-07 |
| 13.27 ft | 2020-08-02 |
| 13.22 ft | 2006-07-09 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| KINNICKINNIC RIVER AT S. 1ST ST AT MILWAUKEE, WI | 1.1 mi | Milwaukee County |
| KINNICKINNIC R @ ST. LUKES HOSPTL @ MILWAUKEE, WI | 1.4 mi | Milwaukee County |
| WILSON PK CR @ WILSON PK&20TH PL @ MILWAUKEE, WI | 1.8 mi | Milwaukee County |
| MILWAUKEE RIVER AT MOUTH AT MILWAUKEE, WI | 2.3 mi | Milwaukee County |
| WILSON PARK CREEK AT 6TH ST. AT MILWAUKEE, WI | 2.4 mi | Milwaukee 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.