River stage
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS ECLW3
In brief
The Chippewa River at Eau Claire, WI read 758.49 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 5.51 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge ECLW3
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 781.00 ft | 1941-09-01 |
| 2 | 779.60 ft | 1967-04-02 |
| 3 | 778.90 ft | 1993-06-21 |
| 4 | 778.50 ft | 1954-05-03 |
| 5 | 777.80 ft | 2010-09-25 |
| 6 | 777.00 ft | 1938-09-10 |
| 7 | 776.80 ft | 2013-06-02 |
| 8 | 776.44 ft | 2023-04-22 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
Lower segments of the Chippewa River Trail begin to flood.
Downtown trail underpasses may flood.
Lower areas of Owen Park begin to flood.
Parkland area along the river may flood.
Some downtown businesses begin getting water in their basements.
The 1st Avenue and Chippewa Street intersection may flood.
Additional downtown stores and some homes begin experiencing basement flooding.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
No. The Chippewa River at Eau Claire is at 758.49 ft, 5.51 ft below action stage.
The National Weather Service sets action stage 764 ft, minor flooding 773 ft, moderate flooding 776 ft and major flooding 778 ft.
The highest crest on record is 781.0 ft, on 1941-09-01.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge ECLW3); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 05366800). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.