Oak Creek at South Milwaukee, WI
Is Oak Creek at South Milwaukee, WI flooding right now?
Oak Creek at South Milwaukee, WI measured 2.32 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 5.7 ft below its 8 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.32 ft
Streamflow
4 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 8 ft, with major flooding at 11 ft. The highest crest on record was 11.56 ft on Sat, Jun 7, 2008.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 5.5 ft | 3.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 8 ft | 5.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 10 ft | 7.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 11 ft | 8.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 11.56 ft | 2008-06-07 |
| 11.25 ft | 2010-07-22 |
| 10.52 ft | 2025-08-10 |
| 9.97 ft | 2022-09-12 |
| 9.88 ft | 1986-08-06 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Wilson Park Creek at Gmia Infall at Milwaukee, WI | 1.6 mi | Milwaukee County |
| Holmes Ave Crk Tributary @ Gmia Outfall 1 at Milwaukee | 2.5 mi | Milwaukee County |
| Wilson Park Creek @ Gmia Outfall 7 @ Milwaukee, WI | 2.9 mi | Milwaukee County |
| Wilson Park Creek at 6Th St. at Milwaukee, WI | 3.6 mi | Milwaukee County |
| Wilson Pk Creek @ Wilson Pk&20Th Pl @ Milwaukee, WI | 4.8 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.