Is the Kinnickinnic River flooding?

Wisconsin · 4 gauges · Wisconsin river levels

The Kinnickinnic River is tracked by 4 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 Kinnickinnic River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 4 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 7 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 Kinnickinnic River near River Falls, WI. The highest level ever recorded there was 21.00 ft on 29 June 2020, carrying 6,450 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1917 (28 annual peaks). It is currently at 8.13 ft, 12.9 ft below that record.

Drains 165 sq mi · gauge elevation 678 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Kinnickinnic River @ S. 11Th Street @ Milwaukee, WINo flooding6.06 ft16 ft
Kinnickinnic River @ St. Lukes Hosptl @ Milwaukee, WINo current data
Kinnickinnic River at S. 1St St at Milwaukee, WINo current data
Kinnickinnic River near River Falls, WINo flood stage defined8.13 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.