River stage
Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin River
- River level
- 2.13 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.40 ft
- Recent high
- 7.52 ft
- Recent low
- 1.65 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS WDEW3
- 30-day change
- -0.17 ft
- Average
- 2.76 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 20.70 ft
In brief
The Wisconsin River at Wisconsin Dells, WI read 2.13 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 10.87 ft below action stage. That is 0.17 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge WDEW3
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20.70 ft | 1973-03-16 |
| 2 | 19.22 ft | 1967-04-05 |
| 3 | 18.95 ft | 1965-04-15 |
| 4 | 18.83 ft | 1938-09-14 |
| 5 | 18.16 ft | 1993-06-24 |
| 6 | 17.91 ft | 1969-06-30 |
| 7 | 17.89 ft | 1986-09-30 |
| 8 | 17.80 ft | 1935-03-27 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 12.91 ft
There is minor lowland flooding in the Wisconsin Dells area.
- 13.00 ft
There is minor lowland flooding
- 13.50 ft
There is minor lowland flooding.
- 14.00 ft
There is minor lowland flooding.
- 15.00 ft
There is widespread lowland and agricultural land flooding.
- 15.64 ft
There is widespread flooding to lowland and agricultural land in the Wisconsin Dells area.
- 16.00 ft
Newport Park and boat ramps floods. Yards along Indian Trail Parkway flood. There is widespread flooding to agricultural land and wooded land in the Wisconsin Dells area.
- 16.93 ft
Floodwaters affect cabins and trailers southeast of Wisconsin Dells along Levee Road, Van Hoosen Road, Indian Trail Parkway and boat launch, Ingebretson Road and Norway Drive.
- 17.00 ft
Floodwaters affect cabins and trailers southeast of Wisconsin Dells along Levee Road, River Shores Rd, River Mills Rd, Van Hoosen Road, Indian Trail Parkway and boat launch, Fish St, Ingebretson Road, Sherri Linn Dr and Norway Drive.
- 17.60 ft
Floodwaters affect cabins and trailers southeast of Wisconsin Dells along Levee Road, Van Hoosen Road, Indian Trail Parkway and boat launch, Fish St, Ingebretson Road, Sherri Linn Dr and Norway Drive. Water approaches structures on Rivers Edge Rd. Water from the Wisconsin River backs into Hulburt Creek causing floodwaters to affect the backyards of some businesses in downtown Wisconsin Dells along Highway 13 east of I 90. Water approaches the intersection of Indian Trail and County Rd A.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Wisconsin River flooding at Wisconsin Dells?
No. The Wisconsin River at Wisconsin Dells is at 2.13 ft, 10.87 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Wisconsin Dells?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 13 ft, minor flooding 16 ft, moderate flooding 17.6 ft and major flooding 18.9 ft.
What is the highest the Wisconsin River has been at Wisconsin Dells?
The highest crest on record is 20.7 ft, on 1973-03-16.
Is the Wisconsin River high or low right now at Wisconsin Dells?
At 2.13 ft it is higher than 36% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge WDEW3); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 05404000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.