River stage
Green Bay, Fox River
- River level
- 579.26 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.02 ft
- Recent high
- 579.99 ft
- Recent low
- 578.83 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS GBYW3
- 30-day change
- -0.13 ft
- Average
- 579.52 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 585.20 ft
In brief
The Fox River at Green Bay, WI read 579.26 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 2.74 ft below action stage. That is 0.13 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge GBYW3
Water 65 °F (18 °C) · 6 °F warmer than normal for this date
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 585.20 ft | 1952-04-13 |
| 2 | 585.12 ft | 2019-07-25 |
| 3 | 584.79 ft | 1972-04-01 |
| 4 | 584.70 ft | 1929-03-15 |
| 5 | 584.70 ft | 1973-03-08 |
| 6 | 584.40 ft | 2020-04-29 |
| 7 | 584.14 ft | 2020-06-23 |
| 8 | 584.14 ft | 2019-12-01 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 582.00 ft
There is minor lowland flooding.
- 584.00 ft
Water begins to flood a yacht club and landing area near the mouth of the river. Flooding affects are also likely occurring on the East River on the east side of Green Bay.
- 584.50 ft
Lowland flooding is occurring along the east side of the Fox River from the East River outlet to the Bay of Green Bay. Widespread lowland flooding is also likely occurring along the East River in east Green Bay and Allouez.
- 585.00 ft
Widespread lowland flooding is occurring on the east side of Green Bay between the river and Quincy street. Moderate flooding is likely occurring upstream adjacent to the East River and Baird Creek.
- 585.50 ft
Waters approach portions of Quincy street on the east side of the river. Major flooding is likely occurring upstream along the East River and Baird Creek.
- 586.00 ft
Major flooding occurring in downtown Green Bay along the Fox River and along the East River, Baird Creek and tributaries.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Trout stocking on the Fox River
Wisconsin DNR stocked the Fox River 2 times in 2025, 3,794 fish in total. MUSKELLUNGE at LARGE FINGERLING.
| Species | Fish | When |
|---|---|---|
| MUSKELLUNGE | 1,897 | None |
| MUSKELLUNGE | 1,897 | None |
Wisconsin DNR lists a week or a month rather than a date, and counts fish as an estimate. Full Wisconsin stocking schedule →
Frequently asked questions
Is the Fox River flooding at Green Bay?
No. The Fox River at Green Bay is at 579.26 ft, 2.74 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Green Bay?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 582 ft, minor flooding 584 ft, moderate flooding 585.5 ft and major flooding 586.5 ft.
What is the highest the Fox River has been at Green Bay?
The highest crest on record is 585.2 ft, on 1952-04-13.
Is the Fox River high or low right now at Green Bay?
At 579.26 ft it is higher than 13% of readings over the last 122 days.
How warm is the water at Green Bay, Fox River?
The water temperature at Green Bay, Fox River is 65 °F (18.2 °C), measured 7:00 pm by USGS, which is 6 °F warmer than normal for this date over the past ten years. It has held steady over the last 24 hours.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge GBYW3); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 040851385). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.