Is the Bad River flooding?
The Bad River is tracked by 5 USGS streamgauges in Wisconsin. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Bad River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 5 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Wisconsin river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Bad River near Odanah, WI. The highest level ever recorded there was 27.28 ft on 12 July 2016, carrying 40,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1915 (84 annual peaks). It is currently at 2.18 ft, 25.1 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bad River near Odanah, WI | No flooding | 2.18 ft | 16 ft | |
| Bad River at Odanah, WI | No flooding | 2.38 ft | 8.5 ft | |
| Bad River near Mellen, WI | No current data | — | — | — |
| Bad River at the Mouth near Odanah, WI | No current data | — | — | — |
| Bad River at US Highway 169 near Mellen, WI | No flood stage defined | 6.02 ft | — |