Wisconsin River at Rothschild, WI
Is Wisconsin River at Rothschild, WI flooding right now?
Wisconsin River at Rothschild, WI measured 12.95 ft on 2026-10-27 17:00:00 UTC. That observation was 12.1 ft below its 25 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
12.95 ft
Streamflow
846 cfs
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.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 18 ft | 5.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 25 ft | 12.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 27 ft | 14.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 28 ft | 15.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 32.3 ft | 1941-09-01 |
| 29.46 ft | 2010-09-24 |
| 29.18 ft | 2019-04-18 |
| 28.29 ft | 1990-06-14 |
| 28.17 ft | 2011-04-11 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Eau Claire River at Kelly, WI | 4.7 mi | Marathon County |
| Wisconsin River at Mosinee, WI | 7.0 mi | Marathon County |
| Freeman Creek at Halder, WI | 13.1 mi | Marathon County |
| Big Rib River at Rib Falls, WI | 14.4 mi | Marathon County |
| Fenwood Creek at Bradley, WI | 17.5 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.