Is the Baraboo River flooding?

Wisconsin · 3 gauges · Wisconsin river levels

The Baraboo River is tracked by 3 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 Baraboo River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 3 of 3 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.

data refreshed 11 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Baraboo River near Baraboo, WI. The highest level ever recorded there was 27.48 ft on 13 June 2008, carrying 18,100 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1914 (92 annual peaks). It is currently at 7.36 ft, 20.1 ft below that record.

Drains 609 sq mi · gauge elevation 788 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Baraboo River at La Valle, WINo flooding5.95 ft15 ft
Baraboo River at Main Street at Reedsburg, WINo flooding5.49 ft14 ft
Baraboo River near Baraboo, WINo flooding7.36 ft16 ft
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.