RIVER GAUGE · BIG EAU PLEINE RIVER
Big Eau Pleine River near Stratford
Marathon County, Wisconsin
Water level2.62 ft
Flow32 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action11 ft
Minor flood15.5 ft
Moderate flood19 ft
Major flood22.5 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 21 ft
Floodwaters may cover portions of County Road M...Balsam Road and Eau Pleine Road. Several feet of floodwaters are surrounding some homes and structures.
- 19 ft
The water current is dangerous. Floodwaters may be surrounding some structures.
- 15.5 ft
Flooding affects mainly agricultural land. Some cottages may be affected by water on the western end of the Big Eau Pleine Reservoir...or about 5 miles downstream of the gauge on Highway 97.
- 13 ft
There is widespread lowland flooding. The river current is strong.
- 11 ft
There is minor lowland flooding.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 1938 | 24.5 ft | 41,000 cfs |
| Jun 4, 1914 | 24 ft | 40,000 cfs |
| Jun 5, 1980 | 23.47 ft | 32,900 cfs |
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