Major Flood
6 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
5 ft
Minor Flood
4 ft
Action Stage
3 ft
What Floods at Each Level
7 ft
Water approaches bottom of bridge at corner of Hagedorn and Cushman Rds.
5 ft
Floodwaters affect agricultural land and wooded land.
4.5 ft
Floodwaters affect mainly wooded land and agricultural land.
4 ft
There is lowland and agricultural land flooding.
3 ft
There is minor lowland flooding.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 19, 2022 | 5.07 ft | 119 cfs |
| Jun 9, 2008 | 4.59 ft | 1,370 cfs |
| Dec 23, 2022 | 4.21 ft | 756 cfs |
About This Gauge
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Bark River at Rome?
The Bark River at Rome gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05426250) 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 Bark River at Rome?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Bark River at Rome is 4 feet. Action stage begins at 3 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 5 feet, and major flooding at 6 feet.
How do I get alerts when Bark River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Bark River at Rome to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Bark River at Rome gauge located?
The gauge is located in Jefferson County, Wisconsin at coordinates 42.9604°N, 88.6708°W. USGS site number: 05426250. 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