River stage
Gresham, Red River
- River level
- 5.78 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.06 ft
- Recent high
- 7.01 ft
- Recent low
- 5.68 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS MORW3
- 30-day change
- -0.06 ft
- Average
- 5.93 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 9.00 ft
In brief
The Red River at Gresham, WI read 5.78 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 3.22 ft below action stage. That is 0.06 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge MORW3
Water 61 °F (16 °C) · 12 °F warmer than normal for this date
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9.00 ft | 2019-04-18 |
| 2 | 8.88 ft | 1996-06-18 |
| 3 | 8.64 ft | 2004-03-29 |
| 4 | 8.19 ft | 1997-04-06 |
| 5 | 8.18 ft | 2011-04-12 |
| 6 | 8.13 ft | 2016-03-17 |
| 7 | 8.11 ft | 1993-06-20 |
| 8 | 8.02 ft | 2020-03-29 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 9.00 ft
There is minor flooding in wooded lowland areas.
- 11.00 ft
There is widespread flooding of wooded lowland.
- 12.00 ft
Floodwaters may approach portions of West Town Hall Road near the gauge.
- 15.00 ft
Floodwaters are surrounding some homes along the river. West Town Hall Road is likely closed.
- 17.00 ft
Several feet of water is surrounding homes along the river. Flooding affects may be occurring downstream in the Upper Red Lake area in Gresham.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Red River flooding at Gresham?
No. The Red River at Gresham is at 5.78 ft, 3.22 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Gresham?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 9 ft, minor flooding 11 ft, moderate flooding 14 ft and major flooding 16.5 ft.
What is the highest the Red River has been at Gresham?
The highest crest on record is 9.0 ft, on 2019-04-18.
Is the Red River high or low right now at Gresham?
At 5.78 ft it is higher than 18% of readings over the last 122 days.
How warm is the water at Gresham, Red River?
The water temperature at Gresham, Red River is 61 °F (16.0 °C), measured 7:00 pm by USGS, which is 12 °F warmer than normal for this date over the past ten years. It has fallen 0.7 °F in the last 24 hours.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge MORW3); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 04077630). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.