Wisconsin River at Rothschild, WI

Marathon County, Wisconsin · USGS gauge 05398000 · NWS ROTW3 · Wisconsin River flood status · Wisconsin river levels

Current readings are unavailable. Current flood status cannot be determined. Official flood thresholds remain available below. Check the linked USGS and NWS sources for the latest information.

Gauge height
as of unknown
Streamflow
data refreshed 4 min ago

Minor flooding here begins at 25 ft, with major flooding at 28 ft. The highest crest on record was 32.3 ft on Mon, Sep 1, 1941.

Flood stages at this gauge

CategoryStageCurrent distance
Action18 ft
Minor flood25 ft
Moderate flood27 ft
Major flood28 ft

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Highest crests on record

StageDate
32.3 ft1941-09-01
29.46 ft2010-09-24
29.18 ft2019-04-18
28.29 ft1990-06-14
28.17 ft2011-04-11

Nearby gauges

GaugeDistanceCounty
Eau Claire River at Kelly, WI4.7 miMarathon County
Wisconsin River at Mosinee, WI7.0 miMarathon County
Freeman Creek at Halder, WI13.1 miMarathon County
Big Rib River at Rib Falls, WI14.4 miMarathon County
Fenwood Creek at Bradley, WI17.5 miMarathon County
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.

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