ROCK RIVER AT WATERTOWN, WI
Is ROCK RIVER AT WATERTOWN, WI flooding right now?
No — ROCK RIVER AT WATERTOWN, WI is at 1.17 ft, 4.3 ft below its 5.5 ft flood stage, as of 25 min ago.
Gauge height
1.17 ft
Streamflow
113 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 5.5 ft, with major flooding at 6.5 ft. The highest crest on record was 7.81 ft on Fri, Jun 13, 2008.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 4 ft | 2.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 5.5 ft | 4.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 6 ft | 4.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 6.5 ft | 5.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 7.81 ft | 2008-06-13 |
| 6.96 ft | 1997-01-17 |
| 6.32 ft | 1959-04-04 |
| 6.27 ft | 2013-04-18 |
| 6.19 ft | 1979-03-31 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| CRAWFISH RIVER AT MILFORD, WI | 8.7 mi | Jefferson County |
| ROCK RIVER NEAR LEBANON, WI | 9.2 mi | Dodge County |
| DEAD CREEK NEAR HUSTISFORD, WI | 12.4 mi | Dodge County |
| ROCK RIVER AT HUSTISFORD, WI | 12.6 mi | Dodge County |
| ROCK R AT TWEEDY ST. AT HUSTISFORD, WI | 12.7 mi | Dodge 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.