Yellow River at Babcock, WI
Is Yellow River at Babcock, WI flooding right now?
Yellow River at Babcock, WI measured 1.89 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 10.1 ft below its 12 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.89 ft
Streamflow
17 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 12 ft, with major flooding at 17 ft. The highest crest on record was 18.43 ft on Fri, Sep 24, 2010.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 10 ft | 8.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 12 ft | 10.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 15.5 ft | 13.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 17 ft | 15.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 18.43 ft | 2010-09-24 |
| 17.38 ft | 1952-04-02 |
| 17.05 ft | 1967-03-31 |
| 16.03 ft | 1963-03-27 |
| 15.95 ft | 2019-04-18 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| West Branch Little Yellow River near Finley, WI | 7.2 mi | Juneau County |
| East Branch Spencer-Robinson Ditch near Finley, WI | 7.2 mi | Juneau County |
| Neal Lateral at Control Structure 8 near Finley, WI | 11.3 mi | Juneau County |
| Tenmile Creek near Nekoosa, WI | 15.6 mi | Wood County |
| Wisconsin River at Wisconsin Rapids, 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.