Manitowoc River at Manitowoc, WI
Is Manitowoc River at Manitowoc, WI flooding right now?
Manitowoc River at Manitowoc, WI measured 5.31 ft on 2026-09-11 00:00:00 UTC. That observation was 4.7 ft below its 10 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
5.31 ft
Streamflow
360 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 10 ft, with major flooding at 13 ft. The highest crest on record was 13.6 ft on Fri, Mar 15, 2019.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 8 ft | 2.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 10 ft | 4.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 11.5 ft | 6.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 13 ft | 7.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 13.6 ft | 2019-03-15 |
| 13.3 ft | 1986-03-25 |
| 13.24 ft | 1979-03-31 |
| 12.38 ft | 2007-03-13 |
| 12.04 ft | 2008-06-13 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Pine Creek at Newton, WI | 7.1 mi | Manitowoc County |
| West Twin River near Francis Creek, WI | 7.7 mi | Manitowoc County |
| East Twin River at Mishicot, WI | 9.9 mi | Manitowoc County |
| Meeme River at South Cleveland Rd near Cleveland, WI | 14.5 mi | Manitowoc County |
| Fisher Creek at Howards Grove, WI | 20.3 mi | Sheboygan 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.