Is the Milwaukee River flooding?

Wisconsin · 6 gauges · Wisconsin river levels

The Milwaukee River is tracked by 6 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 Milwaukee River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 6 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 Milwaukee River at Milwaukee, WI. The highest level ever recorded there was 11.20 ft on 10 August 2025, carrying 19,100 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1915 (111 annual peaks). It is currently at 0.96 ft, 10.2 ft below that record.

Drains 688 sq mi · gauge elevation 607 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Milwaukee River near Cedarburg, WINo flooding6.24 ft11 ft
Milwaukee River at Milwaukee, WINo flooding0.96 ft7 ft
Milwaukee River above Dam at Kewaskum, WINo current data
Milwaukee River @ Cnty Trnk Hghway M near Newburg, WINo current data
Milwaukee River at Waubeka, WINo current data
Milwaukee River at Mouth at Milwaukee, WINo current data
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.