Crawfish River at Milford
Wisconsin — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Jefferson County, Wisconsin on the Crawfish River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 05426000, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
10 ft
4,170 cfs
Moderate Flood
9 ft
3,670 cfs
Minor Flood
7 ft
2,680 cfs
Action Stage
5 ft
1,660 cfs
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
13 ft
Some homes in Milford are affected by floodwaters. There is widespread agricultural land flooding as well as flooding in Riverbend Campground, about 5 miles upstream of Milford.
12 ft
Water is near homes in Milford. There is widespread flooding in Riverbend Campground, about 5 miles upstream of Milford. There is widespread flooding of agricultural land.
11 ft
Floodwaters are near some homes in Milford. There is widespread flooding in Riverbend Campground, about 5 miles upstream of Milford.
10 ft
Water approaches some homes in Milford. There is widespread flooding of roads in Riverbend Campground, about 5 miles upstream of Milford.
9 ft
Water approaches some homes in Milford. There is widespread flooding of roads in Riverbend Campground, about 5 miles upstream of Milford.
8 ft
There is widespread flooding of agricultural land and lowland. There is widespread flooding in Riverbend Campground, about 5 miles upstream of Milford.
7 ft
There is widespread flooding of lowland and agricultural land. There is widespread flooding of roads in Riverbend Campground about 5 miles upstream of Milford.
6 ft
There is minor flooding in the Milford area. Water covers some roads adjacent to the river in Riverbend Campground, about 5 miles upstream of Milford.
5 ft
There is minor lowland flooding in the Milford area. About 5 miles upstream, minor flooding starts in Riverbend Campground.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2008 | 13.35 ft | 7,190 cfs |
| Jun 16, 2008 | 13.35 ft | 7,190 cfs |
| Apr 5, 1959 | 11.15 ft | 6,140 cfs |
| Apr 5, 1959 | 11.15 ft | 6,140 cfs |
| Apr 1, 1979 | 10.06 ft | 4,510 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
MILW3
River
Crawfish River
County
Jefferson, WI
Coordinates
43.1000°N, 88.8494°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Crawfish River at Milford?
The Crawfish River at Milford gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05426000) 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 Crawfish River at Milford?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Crawfish River at Milford is 7 feet. Action stage begins at 5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 9 feet, and major flooding at 10 feet.
How do I get alerts when Crawfish River rises?
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Where is the Crawfish River at Milford gauge located?
The gauge is located in Jefferson County, Wisconsin at coordinates 43.1000°N, 88.8494°W. USGS site number: 05426000. 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
- 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.