Major Flood
10.5 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
9.5 ft
Minor Flood
8.5 ft
Action Stage
7.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
11.78 ft
Flood of 2016 high water mark. Major flooding to US Highway 2. Water over the bridge on Government Road.
9.3 ft
Water begins to flow onto US Highway 2 .35 Miles East of Government Road. Water floods Kakagon Slough causing water to encroach on the Fish hatchery and homes on Kakagon Rd. Water begins flooding the Pow wow grounds.
9 ft
Many roads and several homes are impacted by flood waters in the Old Odanah area. Government Road south of US Highway 2, Miller Road and State Road will see areas of water flowing over the roadway.
8.5 ft
Minor flooding begins as water encroaches on State Street through the Sugar Bush.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 11, 2016 | 11.78 ft | — |
| Jun 18, 2018 | 9.33 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
BDOW3
River
Bad River (WI)
County
Ashland, WI
Coordinates
46.6102°N, 90.6871°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Bad River (WI) at Odanah?
The Bad River (WI) at Odanah gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04027595) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Bad River (WI) at Odanah?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Bad River (WI) at Odanah is 8.5 feet. Action stage begins at 7.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 9.5 feet, and major flooding at 10.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Bad River (WI) rises?
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Where is the Bad River (WI) at Odanah gauge located?
The gauge is located in Ashland County, Wisconsin at coordinates 46.6102°N, 90.6871°W. USGS site number: 04027595. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice.