River stage
Red River (WI)
- River level
- 5.78 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 1 of 1
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 1 of 1 gauge on the Red River (WI) reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Red River level at Gresham
The Red River is measured in one place, at Gresham, WI. The height below is the river at that spot rather than along its whole length, because the National Weather Service sets a flood stage for each gauge separately.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Gresham | 5.78 ft | normal, steady |
Recent levels on the Red River
The chart covers the last 122 days of readings at Gresham, WI.
Other rivers nearby
- Red River (AR, LA, OK) different river, same name
- Red River (KY) different river, same name
- Red River (KY, TN) different river, same name
- Wolf River (WI) 5 gauges
- Wisconsin River 22 gauges
- Menominee River 10 gauges
- Brule River (WI) 2 gauges
- Yellow River (IA, WI) 4 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Red River flooding right now?
No. The Red River is below flood stage at Gresham, WI, its only gauge, as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Red River?
The Red River is at 5.78 ft at Gresham, WI, the only gauge on the river.
Where is the Red River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate one gauge on the Red River, at Gresham, WI.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. On the Red River it is set for the gauge at Gresham, WI, so it describes conditions there rather than along the whole river. 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.