Wisconsin River at Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Is Wisconsin River at Wisconsin Rapids, WI flooding right now?
Wisconsin River at Wisconsin Rapids, WI measured 2.70 ft on 2026-09-11 01:30:00 UTC. That observation was 9.3 ft below its 12 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.70 ft
Streamflow
2,250 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 12 ft, with major flooding at 14.5 ft. The highest crest on record was 18.8 ft on Tue, Jun 15, 1880.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 10 ft | 7.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 12 ft | 9.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 13.5 ft | 10.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 14.5 ft | 11.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 18.8 ft | 1880-06-15 |
| 14.8 ft | 2010-09-25 |
| 14.1 ft | 1935-03-24 |
| 14 ft | 1938-09-12 |
| 13.68 ft | 2019-04-19 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Tenmile Creek near Nekoosa, WI | 9.0 mi | Wood County |
| Mill Creek @ County Trunk Highway Pp near Plover, WI | 10.0 mi | Portage County |
| Mill Creek near Junction City, WI | 13.1 mi | Portage County |
| Little Plover River at Plover, WI | 15.7 mi | Portage County |
| Yellow River at Babcock, WI | 15.8 mi | Wood 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.