Is the Red Cedar River flooding?

Wisconsin · 4 gauges · Wisconsin river levels

The Red Cedar 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 Red Cedar River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 0 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 12 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 Red Cedar River at Menomonie, WI. The highest level ever recorded there was 16.39 ft on 1 April 2005, carrying 19,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1908 (113 annual peaks). It is currently at 6.42 ft, 10.0 ft below that record.

Drains 1,770 sq mi · gauge elevation 768 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Red Cedar River @ Cnty Trnk Hghwy D @ Birchwood, WINo current data
Red Cedar River @ Red Cedar Lake Outlt @ Mikana, WINo current data
Red Cedar River near Colfax, WINo flood stage defined2.45 ft
Red Cedar River at Menomonie, WINo flood stage defined6.42 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.