Rock River at Newville, WI
Is Rock River at Newville, WI flooding right now?
Rock River at Newville, WI measured 2.52 ft on 2026-10-27 19:00:00 UTC. That observation was 4.0 ft below its 6.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.52 ft
Streamflow
1,630 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 6.5 ft, with major flooding at 8 ft. The highest crest on record was 8.51 ft on Tue, Apr 23, 2013.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 5.5 ft | 3.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 6.5 ft | 4.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 7.5 ft | 5.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 8 ft | 5.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 8.51 ft | 2013-04-23 |
| 7.99 ft | 2013-04-17 |
| 7.79 ft | 2018-09-12 |
| 7.61 ft | 2026-04-25 |
| 7.6 ft | 2019-03-25 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Rock River at Indianford, WI | 3.9 mi | Rock County |
| Yahara River near Fulton, WI | 7.6 mi | Rock County |
| Badfish Creek near Cooksville, WI | 8.9 mi | Rock County |
| Rock River at Fort Atkinson, WI | 11.5 mi | Jefferson County |
| Yahara River @ Forton Street Bridge @ Stoughton, WI | 11.8 mi | Dane 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.