Major Flood
17 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
15.5 ft
Minor Flood
13 ft
Action Stage
12 ft
What Floods at Each Level
17.5 ft
The southwest side of the city begins experiencing flooding.
16.5 ft
Highway 10 on the north approach to the bridge across the Chippewa River may flood.
13 ft
The basements of businesses along the river begin to flood.
12.5 ft
River Street in downtown Durand begins to flood.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 1967 | 18.93 ft | 123,000 cfs |
| Jun 22, 1993 | 17.76 ft | 90,100 cfs |
| Sep 1, 1941 | 17.4 ft | 93,600 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
DURW3
River
Chippewa River (WI)
County
Pepin, WI
Coordinates
44.6309°N, 91.9713°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Chippewa River (WI) at Durand?
The Chippewa River (WI) at Durand gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05369500) 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 Chippewa River (WI) at Durand?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Chippewa River (WI) at Durand is 13 feet. Action stage begins at 12 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 15.5 feet, and major flooding at 17 feet.
How do I get alerts when Chippewa River (WI) rises?
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Where is the Chippewa River (WI) at Durand gauge located?
The gauge is located in Pepin County, Wisconsin at coordinates 44.6309°N, 91.9713°W. USGS site number: 05369500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Obs courtesy of USGS (05369500)
- 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.
- Stage may be affected by ice.