Major Flood
12.5 ft
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: BBOW3). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
10.5 ft
Minor Flood
9 ft
Action Stage
7 ft
What Floods at Each Level
13.69 ft
Floodwaters are into the lower portions of Haskins Park in West Baraboo. There is widespead lowland and agricultural land flooding in the West Baraboo and Baraboo areas.
12 ft
There is widespread lowland and agricultural land flooding in the Baraboo area. Floodwaters spread into the lower portions of Haskins Park in West Baraboo in the area of the gauge.
11 ft
There is widespread lowland and agricultural land in the Baraboo area. Floodwaters enter the lower parts of Haskins Park in West Baraboo.
10 ft
There is widespread lowland and agricultural land flooding in the Baraboo area.
9 ft
Which is flood stage, there is widespread lowland flooding in the Baraboo area.
8 ft
Water overspreads the lowest banks of the river in the Baraboo area.
7 ft
There is minor lowland flooding in the Baraboo 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 13, 2008 | 13.69 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| Sep 1, 2018 | 10.76 ft | 6,059 cfs |
| Sep 7, 2018 | 10.52 ft | 5,797 cfs |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
BBOW3
River
Baraboo River
County
Sauk, WI
Coordinates
43.4708°N, 89.7594°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Baraboo River at West Baraboo?
The Baraboo River at West Baraboo gauge is maintained by USGS 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 West Baraboo?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Baraboo River at West Baraboo is 9 feet. Action stage begins at 7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 10.5 feet, and major flooding at 12.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Baraboo River rises?
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Where is the Baraboo River at West Baraboo gauge located?
The gauge is located in Sauk County, Wisconsin at coordinates 43.4708°N, 89.7594°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. Manage.
- 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.