Wisconsin River @ Rainbow Lake near Lake Tomahawk, WI
Is Wisconsin River @ Rainbow Lake near Lake Tomahawk, WI flooding right now?
Wisconsin River @ Rainbow Lake near Lake Tomahawk, WI measured 0.96 ft on 2026-10-27 18:00:00 UTC. That observation was 5.0 ft below its 6 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
0.96 ft
Streamflow
289 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 6 ft, with major flooding at 9 ft. The highest crest on record was 7.59 ft on Fri, Sep 5, 1941.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 4 ft | 3.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 6 ft | 5.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 7.5 ft | 6.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 9 ft | 8.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 7.59 ft | 1941-09-05 |
| 7.23 ft | 1942-07-18 |
| 6.68 ft | 1946-06-26 |
| 6.66 ft | 1943-06-17 |
| 6.51 ft | 2018-06-18 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Link Creek(Minocqua Thoroughfare)@ Sth 47 near Woodruff | 6.2 mi | Oneida County |
| Tomahawk River at Thoroughfare Road near Minocqua, WI | 6.3 mi | Oneida County |
| Tomahawk River @ State Highway 70 near Minocqua, WI | 9.8 mi | Oneida County |
| Muskellunge Creek-Muskellunge L Otl-near Eagle River, WI | 11.4 mi | Vilas County |
| Allequash Creek near Sayner, WI | 14.0 mi | Vilas 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.