Big Eau Pleine River at Big Eau Pleine Reservoir Water Level

Current Water Level

Gage Height

Streamflow

Last Reading

This is an NWS forecast point (LID: EPLW3). 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.

Major Flood

1151 ft

Moderate Flood

1149 ft

Minor Flood

1147 ft

Action Stage

1145.4 ft

1,000 cfs

What Floods at Each Level

1000 ft

At 1000 CFS, the boat landing below the dam is closed due to fast flow.

Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.

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About This Gauge

NWS LID

EPLW3

River

Big Eau Pleine River

County

Marathon, WI

Coordinates

44.7331°N, 89.7581°W

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current water level of Big Eau Pleine River at Big Eau Pleine Reservoir?

The Big Eau Pleine River at Big Eau Pleine Reservoir 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 Big Eau Pleine River at Big Eau Pleine Reservoir?

The NWS-defined flood stage for Big Eau Pleine River at Big Eau Pleine Reservoir is 1147 feet. Action stage begins at 1145.4 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 1149 feet, and major flooding at 1151 feet.

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Where is the Big Eau Pleine River at Big Eau Pleine Reservoir gauge located?

The gauge is located in Marathon County, Wisconsin at coordinates 44.7331°N, 89.7581°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.

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Source & Notes

Data provided by: Wisconsin Valley Improvement Co.

Gauge reading affected by reservoir operations.
Stage may be affected by ice.

Big Eau Pleine River at Big Eau Pleine Reservoir Water Level & Flood Stage.