Spirit River at Spirit Falls, WI
Is Spirit River at Spirit Falls, WI flooding right now?
Spirit River at Spirit Falls, WI measured 1.26 ft on 2026-09-11 01:30:00 UTC. That observation was 6.7 ft below its 8 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.26 ft
Streamflow
8 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 8 ft, with major flooding at 11 ft. The highest crest on record was 10 ft on Fri, Sep 18, 1942.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 5 ft | 3.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 8 ft | 6.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 9.5 ft | 8.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 11 ft | 9.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 10 ft | 1942-09-18 |
| 9.14 ft | 1946-03-17 |
| 8.87 ft | 1965-04-14 |
| 8.66 ft | 1994-09-15 |
| 8.22 ft | 2023-04-12 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Prairie River near Merrill, WI | 21.7 mi | Lincoln County |
| Wisconsin River at Merrill, WI | 23.6 mi | Lincoln County |
| Pine River at Center Avenue near Merrill, WI | 27.3 mi | Lincoln County |
| Black River at Medford, WI | 28.0 mi | Taylor County |
| Tomahawk River at Thoroughfare Road near Minocqua, WI | 31.6 mi | Oneida 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.