River stage
Milwaukee River
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 3 of 3
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 3 of 3 gauges on the Milwaukee River reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Milwaukee River levels, gauge by gauge
The Milwaukee River is measured at 3 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Cedarburg | 6.06 ft | normal, falling |
| Milwaukee-Estabrook Park | 0.86 ft | normal, falling |
| Waubeka | 3.14 ft | normal, steady |
Recent levels on the Milwaukee River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Cedarburg, WI, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Cedar Creek (WI) 1 gauge
- Oak Creek (WI) 1 gauge
- Root River (WI) 2 gauges
- Fox River (IL, WI) 25 gauges
- Rock River (IL, WI) 18 gauges
- Sugar River (WI) 1 gauge
- Wolf River (WI) 5 gauges
- Red River (WI) 1 gauge
Frequently asked questions
Is the Milwaukee River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 3 reporting gauges on the Milwaukee River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Milwaukee River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Cedarburg is at 6.06 ft; Milwaukee-Estabrook Park is at 0.86 ft; Waubeka is at 3.14 ft.
Where is the Milwaukee River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 3 gauges on the Milwaukee River in Wisconsin.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.