River stage
Commonwealth, Brule River
- River level
- 7.04 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.22 ft
- Recent high
- 7.51 ft
- Recent low
- 6.76 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS COMW3
- 30-day change
- +0.16 ft
- Average
- 7.00 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 15.67 ft
In brief
The Brule River at Commonwealth, WI read 7.04 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 2.96 ft below action stage. That is 0.16 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge COMW3
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15.67 ft | 2002-04-17 |
| 2 | 15.19 ft | 2023-04-16 |
| 3 | 14.39 ft | 2026-04-19 |
| 4 | 13.91 ft | 1996-04-25 |
| 5 | 13.30 ft | 2013-05-02 |
| 6 | 12.45 ft | 2019-04-23 |
| 7 | 12.15 ft | 2017-04-11 |
| 8 | 12.13 ft | 2004-04-21 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 10.00 ft
There is minor flooding to wooded lowland.
- 12.00 ft
Flooding is mainly confined to wooded lowland areas.
- 13.50 ft
Floodwaters approach seasonal homes northeast of Florence.
- 15.00 ft
Floodwaters are likely surrounding seasonal homes northeast of Florence.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Brule River flooding at Commonwealth?
No. The Brule River at Commonwealth is at 7.04 ft, 2.96 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Commonwealth?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 10 ft, minor flooding 12 ft, moderate flooding 14 ft and major flooding 16 ft.
What is the highest the Brule River has been at Commonwealth?
The highest crest on record is 15.67 ft, on 2002-04-17.
Is the Brule River high or low right now at Commonwealth?
At 7.04 ft it is higher than 63% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge COMW3); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 04062011). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.