Menomonee River at Wauwatosa, WI
Is Menomonee River at Wauwatosa, WI flooding right now?
Menomonee River at Wauwatosa, WI measured 1.92 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 9.1 ft below its 11 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.92 ft
Streamflow
60 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 11 ft, with major flooding at 18 ft. The highest crest on record was 18.63 ft on Sat, Jun 21, 1997.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 8 ft | 6.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 11 ft | 9.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 15 ft | 13.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 18 ft | 16.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 18.63 ft | 1997-06-21 |
| 18.3 ft | 1998-08-06 |
| 15.68 ft | 2008-06-07 |
| 15.34 ft | 2009-06-19 |
| 14.65 ft | 2010-07-22 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Honey Creek at Wauwatosa, WI | 0.3 mi | Milwaukee County |
| Underwood Creek at Wauwatosa, WI | 2.4 mi | Milwaukee County |
| Underwood Creek at 115Th Street at Wauwatosa, WI | 2.9 mi | Milwaukee County |
| Menomonee River at 16Th Street at Milwaukee, WI | 3.4 mi | Milwaukee County |
| Underwood Creek at W Blue Mound Rd, Elm Grove, WI | 3.5 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.