Milwaukee River near Cedarburg, WI
Is Milwaukee River near Cedarburg, WI flooding right now?
Milwaukee River near Cedarburg, WI measured 6.24 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 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
6.24 ft
Streamflow
297 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 11 ft, with major flooding at 14 ft. The highest crest on record was 13.98 ft on Fri, Jun 13, 2008.
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 |
|---|---|
| 13.98 ft | 2008-06-13 |
| 13.26 ft | 2019-03-17 |
| 13.11 ft | 2004-05-23 |
| 12.98 ft | 2019-10-03 |
| 12.91 ft | 2025-08-12 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Creek near Cedarburg, WI | 3.5 mi | Ozaukee County |
| Little Menomonee River @ Mequon Rd near Mequon, WI | 5.9 mi | Ozaukee County |
| Little Menomonee Creek @ Granville Rd near Mequon, WI | 6.6 mi | Ozaukee County |
| Little Menomonee River near Freistadt, WI | 7.0 mi | Ozaukee County |
| Noyes Creek at Milwaukee, WI | 10.5 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.