Wisconsin River at Merrill, WI
Is Wisconsin River at Merrill, WI flooding right now?
Wisconsin River at Merrill, WI measured 4.02 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 7.0 ft below its 11 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
4.02 ft
Streamflow
1,110 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 11 ft, with major flooding at 15 ft. The highest crest on record was 18.26 ft on Sun, Aug 31, 1941.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 10 ft | 6.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 11 ft | 7.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 13.5 ft | 9.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 15 ft | 11.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 18.26 ft | 1941-08-31 |
| 17.5 ft | 1912-07-24 |
| 13.85 ft | 1942-09-18 |
| 13.28 ft | 2023-04-14 |
| 13.28 ft | 2023-04-14 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Prairie River near Merrill, WI | 4.3 mi | Lincoln County |
| Pine River at Center Avenue near Merrill, WI | 4.3 mi | Lincoln County |
| Big Rib River at Rib Falls, WI | 17.9 mi | Marathon County |
| Eau Claire River at Kelly, WI | 19.0 mi | Marathon County |
| Wisconsin River at Rothschild, WI | 20.2 mi | Marathon 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.