Major Flood
23 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
21 ft
Minor Flood
18.5 ft
Action Stage
13.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
28.5 ft
Water about 5 feet deep over Highways DD, 154 and 136 and Elm St, 2nd St, 1st St, River St, and Ash St. Busser Park along Highway 136 and the baseball diamond in Fireman's Park along Highway DD are covered with water 5 feet deep. Floodwaters are up to or over first floor windows of some businesses, including the Post Office, along Highway 154 near the river.
27 ft
Water about 3-4 feet deep over Highways DD, 154 and 136 and Elm St, 2nd St, 1st St, River St and Ash St. Busser Park along Highway 136 and the baseball diamond in Fireman's Park along Highway DD are covered with water 3-4 feet deep. Floodwaters impact the first floor of some businesses, including the Post Office, along Highway 154 near the river.
25 ft
Water about 2-3 feet deep over Highways DD, 154 and 136 and Elm St, 2nd St, 1st St, River St and Ash St. Busser Park along Highway 136 and the baseball diamond in Fireman's Park along Highway DD are covered with water about 2 feet deep. Floodwaters are up to or impact the first floor of some businesses, including the Post Office, along Highway 154 near the river.
23 ft
Floodwaters touch the base of the river gauge house in Rock Springs. Floodwaters cover much of Highways DD and 136 and is up to the centerline on 154. Water affects some businesses, including the Post Office, along Hwy 154. Busser Park along Highway 136 and the baseball diamond in Fireman's Park along Highway DD are covered with 3-4 ft of water.
22 ft
Floodwaters affect the edges of Highways DD, 154 and 136 in Rock Springs as well as Busser Park along Highway 136. Water is about 3 feet deep in the baseball diamond in Fireman's Park along Highway DD. Floodwaters affect some businesses, including the Post Office, on Highway 154 in Rock Springs.
21 ft
Floodwaters are about 2 feet deep in the baseball diamond in Fireman's Park along Highway DD. Water is over portions of Highways DD, 154 and 136 in Rock Springs.
20 ft
Floodwaters are about 1 foot deep in the baseball diamond in Fireman's Park along Highway DD. Water is over portions of Highway DD in Rock Springs.
19 ft
The river is well out of its banks and floodwaters affect a low spot on Highway DD in Rock Springs. Farm fields are flooded in the Loganville area.
17 ft
Farm fields adjacent to the river are flooded in the Loganville area.
16 ft
There is minor lowland flooding in the Rock Springs area.
14 ft
There is minor lowland flooding in the Rock Springs area.
13.5 ft
There is minor lowland flooding in the Rock Springs area.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2008 | 28.73 ft | 13,030 cfs |
| Aug 31, 2018 | 27.6 ft | — |
| Sep 6, 2018 | 26.4 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
RSPW3
River
Baraboo River
County
Sauk, WI
Coordinates
43.4772°N, 89.9162°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Baraboo River at Rock Springs?
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What is flood stage for Baraboo River at Rock Springs?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Baraboo River at Rock Springs is 18.5 feet. Action stage begins at 13.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 21 feet, and major flooding at 23 feet.
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Where is the Baraboo River at Rock Springs gauge located?
The gauge is located in Sauk County, Wisconsin at coordinates 43.4772°N, 89.9162°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: NWS,Sauk Co. EM & Village-R Springs
- 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.