Oconto River near Oconto, WI
Is Oconto River near Oconto, WI flooding right now?
Oconto River near Oconto, WI measured 4.11 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 4.9 ft below its 9 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
4.11 ft
Streamflow
252 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 9 ft, with major flooding at 14 ft. The highest crest on record was 14.53 ft on Mon, Apr 21, 1952.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 7 ft | 2.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 9 ft | 4.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 12 ft | 7.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 14 ft | 9.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 14.53 ft | 1952-04-21 |
| 14.51 ft | 1986-04-15 |
| 13.24 ft | 2004-03-29 |
| 11.89 ft | 2019-04-19 |
| 11.51 ft | 2026-04-14 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Pensaukee River near Pensaukee, WI | 3.2 mi | Oconto County |
| Oconto River near Gillett, WI | 15.5 mi | Oconto County |
| Pensaukee River near Krakow, WI | 16.1 mi | Shawano County |
| Peshtigo River at Peshtigo, WI | 17.4 mi | Marinette County |
| Peshtigo River at Porterfield, WI | 21.5 mi | Marinette 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.