Bad River (WI) near Odanah
Wisconsin — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Ashland County, Wisconsin on the Bad River (WI). Live water level data from USGS gauge 04027000, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
20 ft
Moderate Flood
18 ft
Minor Flood
16 ft
Action Stage
10.1 ft
6,500 cfs
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
26.5 ft
Elm Hoist Road bridge under water.
18 ft
Water approaches the level of Highway 2 near Odanah
15 ft
Several Roads including Miller Road, Government Road and State Road may be flooded at this stage. Flooding of these areas is also dependent on the volume of water flowing from the White River which comes in below this gauge.
13.5 ft
At this level there is no threat to property. It is common at this level for water to flood the main boat landing in Old Odanah and adjacent to the Powwow grounds in the Maple sugar bush.
13 ft
Flooding occurred in Old Odanah in 1996 and 1997 when the gage read between 13 and 15 feet. However, there was water released from the dam at Ashland on the White River. The river runs into the Bad River just south/upstream of Odanah.
10.1 ft
Bankfull stage. At this level, water will be at the top of its banks and any futher rises will result in water moving into the flood plain.
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 | 27.28 ft | 40,000 cfs |
| Jul 11, 2016 | 27.28 ft | 40,000 cfs |
| Jun 23, 1946 | 22.2 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| Jun 23, 1946 | 22.2 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| Apr 23, 1960 | 21.7 ft | 27,700 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
ODAW3
River
Bad River (WI)
County
Ashland, WI
Coordinates
46.4866°N, 90.6963°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Bad River (WI) near Odanah?
The Bad River (WI) near Odanah gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04027000) 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) near Odanah?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Bad River (WI) near Odanah is 16 feet. Action stage begins at 10.1 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 18 feet, and major flooding at 20 feet.
How do I get alerts when Bad River (WI) rises?
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Where is the Bad River (WI) near Odanah gauge located?
The gauge is located in Ashland County, Wisconsin at coordinates 46.4866°N, 90.6963°W. USGS site number: 04027000. 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.