Baraboo River near Baraboo
Wisconsin — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Sauk County, Wisconsin on the Baraboo River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 05405000, 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
23.1 ft
7,050 cfs
Moderate Flood
22 ft
5,540 cfs
Minor Flood
16 ft
2,300 cfs
Action Stage
14 ft
1,760 cfs
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
24.5 ft
Floodwaters affect a trailer rental business, a wayside park, and an auto auction business about 5 miles downstream of the gauge near the Highway 33 bridge. Water is just up to Cty X bridge. If Portage is up to ~16 ft also, water approaches or on I-90/94 and Hwy 33 intersection. Water onto Manchester St bridge.
24 ft
Floodwaters affect a trailer rental business, a wayside park, and an auto auction business about 5 miles downstream of the gauge near the Highway 33 bridge. Water up to Manchester St Bridge. If Portage is up to ~16 ft also water approaches I-90/94 and Hwy 33 intersection.
23.2 ft
Floodwaters affect a trailer rental business, a wayside park, and an auto auction business about 5 miles downstream near the Highway 33 bridge.
23.1 ft
Floodwaters affect a trailer rental business and a road wayside park about 5 miles downstream near the Highway 33 bridge. Floodwaters also affect an auto auction business near Highway I-94. If WI River at Portage at or above 18 ft water approaches I90/94 and Hwy 33 intersection.
22.1 ft
Floodwaters affect a trailer rental business and a road wayside park about 5 miles downstream of the gauge near the Highway 33 bridge. Floodwaters also affect an auto auction business near Highway I-94 about 5 miles downstream of the gauge.
22 ft
Floodwaters affect a trailer rental business and a road wayside park about 5 miles downstream near the Highway 33 bridge. Floodwaters also affect an auto auction business near Highway I-94. Ochsner Park is flooded.
20.8 ft
Floodwaters affect a trailer rental business and a road wayside park about 5 miles downstream near the Highway 33 bridge. Floodwaters also affect an auto auction business near Highway I-94.
19 ft
Floodwaters affect a trailer rental business and a road wayside park about 5 miles downstream near the Highway 33 bridge. Also, water affects an auto auction business near Highway I-94.
18 ft
If Wisconsin River at Portage up to 17 feet also, water approaches gravel of I-39 off ramp to Cascade Mt Rd. There is widespread flooding of agricultural land.
17 ft
If Wisconsin River at Portage up to 17 feet also, water impacts parking lots near Hwy 33 and water over Tritz Rd near Hwy 33. There is widespread flooding of agricultural land.
16 ft
The effects of flooding at this level are confined mainly to agricultural land.
15 ft
There is minor lowland and agricultural land flooding.
14 ft
Minor lowland flooding occurs.
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 | 27.48 ft | 18,100 cfs |
| Jun 13, 2008 | 27.48 ft | 18,100 cfs |
| Sep 2, 2018 | 24.47 ft | 8,410 cfs |
| Sep 2, 2018 | 24.47 ft | 8,410 cfs |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 22.78 ft | 6,340 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Baraboo River near Baraboo?
The Baraboo River near Baraboo gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05405000) 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 near Baraboo?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Baraboo River near Baraboo is 16 feet. Action stage begins at 14 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 22 feet, and major flooding at 23.1 feet.
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Where is the Baraboo River near Baraboo gauge located?
The gauge is located in Sauk County, Wisconsin at coordinates 43.4817°N, 89.6370°W. USGS site number: 05405000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
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.