Moderate Flood
12 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.
Minor Flood
11 ft
What Floods at Each Level
12 ft
Water reaches base of gage house. Low Spots along State Hwy 40 near Exeland flood, County Hwy G (Bishops's Bridge) flooded and County Hwy G at Ojibwa flooded. Flooding at Litke Road (Town Line Rd), and Bloomberg Rd near Exeland
11 ft
Minor flooding with water approaching dam road near the gage.
9.5 ft
At this level river the flow is near 6000 cfs. Which triggers XCEL energy to employ the high water action plan.Structures near County Hwy G bridge (Bishop's Bridge) begin flooding.
8 ft
Minor lowland flooding.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 1941 | 11.05 ft | 7,520 cfs |
| Jun 28, 1946 | 10.7 ft | 7,220 cfs |
| Apr 21, 2019 | 10.3 ft | 7,250 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
WERW3
River
Chippewa River (WI)
County
Sawyer, WI
Coordinates
45.8492°N, 91.0789°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Chippewa River (WI) near Winter?
The Chippewa River (WI) near Winter gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05356000) 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) near Winter?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Chippewa River (WI) near Winter is 11 feet. Action stage begins at N/A feet. Moderate flooding starts at 12 feet, and major flooding at N/A feet.
How do I get alerts when Chippewa River (WI) rises?
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Where is the Chippewa River (WI) near Winter gauge located?
The gauge is located in Sawyer County, Wisconsin at coordinates 45.8492°N, 91.0789°W. USGS site number: 05356000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey