River stage
Sugar River (WI)
- River level
- 1.31 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 Sugar River (WI) reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Sugar River level at Brodhead
The Sugar River is measured in one place, at Brodhead, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Brodhead | 1.31 ft | normal, falling |
Recent levels on the Sugar River
The chart covers the last 122 days of readings at Brodhead, WI.
Other rivers nearby
- Sugar River (NH) different river, same name
- Rock River (IL, WI) 18 gauges
- Fox River (IL, WI) 25 gauges
- Platte River (WI) 1 gauge
- Root River (WI) 2 gauges
- Oak Creek (WI) 1 gauge
- Milwaukee River 3 gauges
- Cedar Creek (WI) 1 gauge
Frequently asked questions
Is the Sugar River flooding right now?
No. The Sugar River is below flood stage at Brodhead, WI, its only gauge, as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Sugar River?
The Sugar River is at 1.31 ft at Brodhead, WI, the only gauge on the river.
Where is the Sugar River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate one gauge on the Sugar River, at Brodhead, 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 Sugar River it is set for the gauge at Brodhead, 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.