Popple River near Fence, WI
Is Popple River near Fence, WI flooding right now?
Popple River near Fence, WI measured 1.81 ft on 2026-09-11 00:45:00 UTC. That observation was 4.2 ft below its 6 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.81 ft
Streamflow
27 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 6 ft, with major flooding at 10 ft. The highest crest on record was 5.75 ft on Mon, Apr 17, 2023.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 4 ft | 2.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 6 ft | 4.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 8 ft | 6.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 10 ft | 8.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 5.75 ft | 2023-04-17 |
| 5.06 ft | 2019-04-24 |
| 4.99 ft | 2013-05-03 |
| 4.96 ft | 2017-04-13 |
| 4.81 ft | 2002-04-19 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Pine River below Pine River Powerplant near Florence, WI | 12.5 mi | Florence County |
| Brule River at US Highway 2 near Florence, WI | 15.3 mi | Iron County |
| Brule River near Florence, WI | 16.5 mi | Iron County |
| Brule River near Commonwealth, WI | 17.4 mi | Florence County |
| Menominee River near Florence, WI | 18.5 mi | Florence 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.