Wisconsin River near Wisconsin Dells, WI
Is Wisconsin River near Wisconsin Dells, WI flooding right now?
Wisconsin River near Wisconsin Dells, WI measured 2.30 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 13.7 ft below its 16 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.30 ft
Streamflow
3,350 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 16 ft, with major flooding at 18.9 ft. The highest crest on record was 20.7 ft on Fri, Mar 16, 1973.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 13 ft | 10.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 16 ft | 13.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 17.6 ft | 15.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 18.9 ft | 16.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 20.7 ft | 1973-03-16 |
| 19.22 ft | 1967-04-05 |
| 18.95 ft | 1965-04-15 |
| 18.83 ft | 1938-09-14 |
| 18.16 ft | 1993-06-24 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Baraboo River near Baraboo, WI | 10.4 mi | Sauk County |
| Baraboo River at Main Street at Reedsburg, WI | 13.7 mi | Sauk County |
| E Branch Big Creek at Lavalle Rd near La Valle, WI | 16.1 mi | Sauk County |
| W Branch Big Creek at Clark Rd near La Valle, WI | 16.6 mi | Juneau County |
| Big Creek Outlet at Lake Redstone near La Valle, WI | 16.6 mi | Sauk 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.