Milwaukee River at Milwaukee, WI
Is Milwaukee River at Milwaukee, WI flooding right now?
Milwaukee River at Milwaukee, WI measured 0.96 ft on 2026-09-11 00:05:00 UTC. That observation was 6.0 ft below its 7 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
0.96 ft
Streamflow
385 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 7 ft, with major flooding at 9 ft. The highest crest on record was 11.2 ft on Sun, Aug 10, 2025.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 6 ft | 5.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 7 ft | 6.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 8 ft | 7.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 9 ft | 8.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 11.2 ft | 2025-08-10 |
| 10.48 ft | 2010-07-22 |
| 10 ft | 1997-06-21 |
| 9.29 ft | 1973-04-21 |
| 8.07 ft | 2008-06-07 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Creek @ Sherman Boulevard at Milwaukee, WI | 2.9 mi | Milwaukee County |
| Lincoln Creek at 47Th Street at Milwaukee, WI | 3.2 mi | Milwaukee County |
| Milwaukee River D/S E Cherry St at Milwaukee, WI | 3.6 mi | Milwaukee County |
| Menomonee River at 16Th Street at Milwaukee, WI | 4.7 mi | Milwaukee County |
| Milwaukee River at Mouth at Milwaukee, WI | 5.2 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.