Big Rib River at Rib Falls
Marathon County, Wisconsin
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 15 ft
About 8 feet of water is covering Lions park in Marathon City downstream of Rib Falls. Water is in the first level of many homes on River Road north of Marathon City.
- 13 ft
The water current is fast in the Rib Falls area. In Marathon City, several feet of water is covering Lions Park and water is surrounding homes near River Road north of Marathon City. Widespread lowland flooding is occurring downstream to western Wausau.
- 11.5 ft
Up to 2 feet of floodwater is covering parts of Lions Park.
- 10 ft
Flooding affects are mainly lowland areas downstream of Rib Falls toward Marathon City.
- 9 ft
There is minor flooding of lowland downstream between Rib Falls and Marathon City. There is minor flooding in Lions Park in Marathon City.
- 7 ft
There is minor lowland flooding.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 1938 | 16.2 ft | 23,800 cfs |
| Sep 24, 2010 | 15.15 ft | 20,134 cfs |
| Jun 15, 1990 | 14.87 ft | — |
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