Is the Peshtigo River flooding?

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The Peshtigo 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 Peshtigo 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 8 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 Peshtigo River at Peshtigo, WI. The highest level ever recorded there was 11.59 ft on 9 May 1960, carrying 9,790 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1954 (72 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.18 ft, 10.4 ft below that record.

Drains 1,080 sq mi · gauge elevation 585 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Peshtigo River near Wabeno, WINo flooding3.82 ft9 ft
Peshtigo River at Porterfield, WINo flooding7.84 ft12 ft
Peshtigo River at Peshtigo, WINo flooding1.18 ft10 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.