Major Flood
18 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
16 ft
Minor Flood
14 ft
Action Stage
12 ft
What Floods at Each Level
22 ft
Several inches of water over Main St Bridge. Several feet of water over roads and neighborhoods along the river near Anna Stone Park, Granite St, Webb St, etc.
21 ft
Floodwaters are just going over the Main St. (HWY 23) bridge in downtown Reedsburg. The South Webb Ave. bridge is closed and impassable. 1-3 ft water in neighborhood west of river around Anna Stone Park. Water is 4 feet deep in the Public Works Building. There is several feet of water in downtown Reedsburg.
20 ft
1-3 feet of water in the neighborhood west of the river around Anna Stone Park. Water is up to Main St bridge. There is widespread major flooding in Reedsburg. The South Webb Ave. bridge in downtown Reedsburg is impassable. Granite Avenue, West Second, North Webb and Division Streets have several feet. Water is 3 feet deep in the Public Works Building.
19 ft
1-2 feet of water affect the neighborhood west of the river near Anna Stone park. Granite Avenue and South Webb Avenue along the river. Floodwaters are 2 feet deep in the Public Works Building. South Park next to the wastewater plant is underwater. Floodwaters are into the swimming pool control room in Webb Park. Floodwaters are 5 to 5.5 feet deep in the Public Works Yard.
18 ft
1-2 ft of water in neighborhood west of river near Anna Stone park. Floodwaters affect Granite Avenue and South Webb Avenue. 2 feet deep on North Webb Avenue by cinema and bank. Floodwaters are onto the concrete deck of the South Webb Avenue bridge. Water is 1 foot deep in the Public Works Building. South Park next to the wastewater plant is underwater. Floodwaters are into the swimming pool control room in Webb Park. Floodwaters are 4 to 4.5 feet deep in the Public Works Yard.
17 ft
Water covers the neighborhood west of river near W Main St and S Albert Ave (Hwy23). Streets include W 2nd St, James St. etc. 1-2 feet of water on N Webb Ave near bank and cinema. Water is close to the overhead doors at the Public Works Building. South Park next to the Wastewater Plant is underwater. Water touches the lowest part of the concrete deck of the Webb Avenue bridge. Floodwaters are into the swimming pool control room in Webb Park. Floodwaters are 3 to 3.5 feet deep in the Public Works Yard.
16 ft
There is widespread inundation of lowland in the Reedsburg area. Floodwaters affect West Second Street, Granite Avenue and South Webb Avenue along the river. Water affects the concrete deck of the South Webb Avenue bridge. Floodwaters are into Webb Park and Smith Conservancy. The Public Works Yard is under 2 to 2.5 feet of water.
15 ft
Floodwaters affect Granite Avenue and South Webb Avenue along the river. There is general inundation of lowland in the Reedsburg area. The walking path in Webb Park and Smith Conservancy is covered with water. The Public Works Yard is under 12-18 inches of water.
14.5 ft
There is general inundation of lowland in the Reedsburg area. The walking path in Webb Park and Smith Conservancy is covered with water. The Public Works yard is under 6 to 12 inches of water.
14 ft
There is general inundation of lowland in the Reedsburg area. The walking path adjacent to the river in Webb Park and Smith Conservancy is mostly covered with water. The public works yard is under several inches of water.
12.5 ft
Water covers low spots of a walking path adjacent to the river in Webb Park and Smith Conservancy
12 ft
Water overflows the lowest riverbanks in the Reedsburg area
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2018 | 21.85 ft | 2,908 cfs |
| Jun 10, 2008 | 21 ft | 12,000 cfs |
| Sep 5, 2018 | 19.2 ft | 2,288 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Baraboo River at Reedsburg?
The Baraboo River at Reedsburg gauge is maintained by USGS (site 054041665) 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 Baraboo River at Reedsburg?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Baraboo River at Reedsburg is 14 feet. Action stage begins at 12 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 16 feet, and major flooding at 18 feet.
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Where is the Baraboo River at Reedsburg gauge located?
The gauge is located in Sauk County, Wisconsin at coordinates 43.5326°N, 90.0113°W. USGS site number: 054041665. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Data provided by: 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.