RIVER GAUGE · CHIPPEWA RIVER (WI)
Chippewa River (WI) at Durand
Pepin County, Wisconsin
Water level2.08 ft
Flow2,490 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action12 ft
Minor flood13 ft
Moderate flood15.5 ft
Major flood17 ft
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | 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 |
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