Rock River at Watertown, WI
Is Rock River at Watertown, WI flooding right now?
Rock River at Watertown, WI measured 2.13 ft on 2026-09-11 02:00:00 UTC. That observation was 3.4 ft below its 5.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.13 ft
Streamflow
486 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.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 4 ft | 1.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 5.5 ft | 3.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 6 ft | 3.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 6.5 ft | 4.4 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 |
Last 7 days
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 River 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.