Major Flood
15 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
12 ft
Minor Flood
9 ft
Action Stage
7 ft
What Floods at Each Level
15.5 ft
Several feet of water may be covering the Ross Avenue and Camp Phillips bridges.
13.5 ft
Floodwaters may reach the Ross Avenue and Camp Phillips bridges.
11 ft
Up to 2 feet of water may reach portions of some homes adjacent to the river from Ross Avenue downstream to the Wisconsin River. Portions of Yellow Banks Park is flooded with several feet of water.
9 ft
Water may be approaching homes near the Ross Avenue bridge.
7 ft
Flooding is confined to lowland wooded areas and agricultural land. Floodwaters may approach some yardsdownstream in Schofield.
6 ft
There is minor flooding of lowland.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 1926 | 11.45 ft | 8,300 cfs |
| Mar 24, 1976 | 10.72 ft | — |
| Mar 23, 1991 | 10.14 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
KELW3
River
Eau Claire River (East)
County
Marathon, WI
Coordinates
44.9183°N, 89.5500°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Eau Claire River (East) at Kelly?
The Eau Claire River (East) at Kelly gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05397500) 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 Eau Claire River (East) at Kelly?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Eau Claire River (East) at Kelly is 9 feet. Action stage begins at 7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 12 feet, and major flooding at 15 feet.
How do I get alerts when Eau Claire River (East) rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Eau Claire River (East) at Kelly to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Eau Claire River (East) at Kelly gauge located?
The gauge is located in Marathon County, Wisconsin at coordinates 44.9183°N, 89.5500°W. USGS site number: 05397500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Wisconsin River at Rothschild
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Stage may be affected by ice.