Is the Sugar River flooding?

Wisconsin · 2 gauges · Wisconsin river levels

The Sugar 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 Sugar River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 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.

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 Sugar River near Brodhead, WI. The highest level ever recorded there was 11.40 ft on 13 September 1915, carrying 14,800 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1914 (112 annual peaks). It is currently at 0.84 ft, 10.6 ft below that record.

Drains 523 sq mi · gauge elevation 768 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

Gauge	Status	Stage	Flood stage	Updated
Sugar River near Brodhead, WI	No flooding	0.84 ft	5 ft	77 min ago
Sugar River near Verona, WI	No 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.