River stage
Wisconsin River
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 22 of 22
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 22 of 22 gauges on the Wisconsin River reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Wisconsin River levels, gauge by gauge
The Wisconsin River is measured at 22 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Alexander Dam | 1253.99 ft | below flood stage |
| Alice Lake Reservoir | 1458.65 ft | below flood stage |
| Biron Dam | 1011.23 ft | below flood stage |
| Castle Rock Dam | — | reports flow only (2.14 kcfs) |
| Mauston | 10.23 ft | no flood stage set |
| Dubay Dam | 1087.77 ft | below flood stage |
| Grandfather Dam | 1300.28 ft | below flood stage |
| Merrill | 3.86 ft | normal, steady |
| Muscoda | 0.99 ft | normal, falling |
| Otter Rapids Dam | 1604.29 ft | below flood stage |
| Petenwell Dam | 923.23 ft | below flood stage |
| Prairie Du Sac Dam | — | reports flow only (3.57 kcfs) |
| Rainbow Reservoir | 1.17 ft | below flood stage |
| Rhinelander | 1555.57 ft | normal, steady |
| Rothschild | 12.80 ft | normal, steady |
| Stevens Point Dam | 1069.61 ft | below flood stage |
| Tomahawk Dam | 1421.24 ft | below flood stage |
| Wausau Dam | 1164.10 ft | below flood stage |
| Whiting Dam | 1046.82 ft | below flood stage |
| Wisconsin Dells | 2.13 ft | normal, falling |
| Wisconsin Rapids | 1.78 ft | normal, falling |
| Wisconsin Rapids Dam | 978.53 ft | below flood stage |
Recent levels on the Wisconsin River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Merrill, WI, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Red River (WI) 1 gauge
- Wolf River (WI) 5 gauges
- Yellow River (IA, WI) 4 gauges
- Black River (WI) 5 gauges
- Beaver Creek (WI) 1 gauge
- Chippewa River (WI) 6 gauges
- Menominee River 10 gauges
- Brule River (WI) 2 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Wisconsin River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 22 reporting gauges on the Wisconsin River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Wisconsin River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Merrill is at 3.86 ft; Muscoda is at 0.99 ft; Rhinelander is at 1555.57 ft; Rothschild is at 12.80 ft.
Where is the Wisconsin River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 22 gauges on the Wisconsin 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.