Is the Menomonee River flooding?
The Menomonee 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 Menomonee River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 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.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Menomonee River at Wauwatosa, WI. The highest level ever recorded there was 18.63 ft on 21 June 1997, carrying 13,500 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1962 (64 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.92 ft, 16.7 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Menomonee River at Menomonee Falls, WI | No flooding | 3.41 ft | 7.5 ft | |
| Menomonee River at Wauwatosa, WI | No flooding | 1.92 ft | 11 ft | |
| Menomonee River at 16Th Street at Milwaukee, WI | No current data | — | — | — |