River Conditions
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River stage

Pittsville, Yellow River

River level
4.50 ft
Status
Below flood stage
Action stage
10.00 ft
Flood stage
13.00 ft
Record crest
17.60 ft

Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS PITW3

Record crest
17.60 ft
Flood stage
13.00 ft
Moderate flood
15.00 ft
Major flood
17.00 ft
Crest date
2010-09-24

In brief

The Yellow River at Pittsville, WI read 4.50 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 5.50 ft below action stage.

Source: National Weather Service gauge PITW3

Stage threshold profile

Action stage 10.00 ftMinor flooding 13.00 ftModerate flooding 15.00 ftMajor flooding 17.00 ft CURRENT 4.50 ft

Highest crests on record

RankCrestDate
1 17.60 ft 2010-09-24
2 15.00 ft 2017-02-21
3 14.70 ft 2026-04-18
4 14.01 ft 2016-03-17
5 14.00 ft 2023-10-25
6 13.12 ft 2017-05-18
7 8.60 ft 2007-08-23

Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.

What happens at each level

  1. 10.00 ft

    Flooding affects are confined to lowland areas along the river including portions of Riverside Park in Pittsville.

  2. 10.50 ft

    Low-lying areas of Riverside Park upstream of the gauge is underwater.

  3. 13.00 ft

    Riverside Park is flooded and there is widespread lowland flooding in the area.

  4. 14.00 ft

    Bower Street near the park in Pittsville is underwater. Widespread lowland and agricultural flooding is occurring.

  5. 16.00 ft

    Floodwaters are covering Bower Street and portions of County Highways E and B.

Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Yellow River flooding at Pittsville?

No. The Yellow River at Pittsville is at 4.5 ft, 5.5 ft below action stage.

What is the flood stage at Pittsville?

The National Weather Service sets action stage 10 ft, minor flooding 13 ft, moderate flooding 15 ft and major flooding 17 ft.

What is the highest the Yellow River has been at Pittsville?

The highest crest on record is 17.6 ft, on 2010-09-24.

Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge PITW3). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.