Is the Oconto River flooding?
The Oconto River is tracked by 2 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 Oconto River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 2 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 Oconto River near Gillett, WI. The highest level ever recorded there was 11.20 ft on 10 April 1922, carrying 8,400 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1907 (114 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.02 ft, 10.2 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oconto River near Gillett, WI | No flooding | 1.02 ft | 7.5 ft | |
| Oconto River near Oconto, WI | No flooding | 4.11 ft | 9 ft |