Is the Rock River flooding?

Wisconsin · 10 gauges · Wisconsin river levels

The Rock River is tracked by 10 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 Rock River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 6 of 10 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 14 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 Rock River at Afton, WI. The highest level ever recorded there was 13.51 ft on 21 June 2008, carrying 16,700 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1914 (112 annual peaks). It is currently at 3.99 ft, 9.5 ft below that record.

Drains 3,340 sq mi · gauge elevation 750 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Rock River at Horicon, WINo flooding6.98 ft
Rock River near Lebanon, WINo flooding6.07 ft10 ft
Rock River at Watertown, WINo flooding2.14 ft5.5 ft
Rock River at Jefferson, WINo flooding4.24 ft10 ft
Rock River at Fort Atkinson, WINo flooding11.53 ft16 ft
Rock River at Newville, WINo flooding3.11 ft6.5 ft
Rock River at Afton, WINo flooding3.99 ft9 ft
Rock River at Tweedy St. at Hustisford, WINo current data
Rock River at Hustisford, WINo current data
Rock River at Indianford, 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.