Major Flood
11.5 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
9.5 ft
Minor Flood
7 ft
Action Stage
6 ft
What Floods at Each Level
11.5 ft
Water levels may approach the Range Line bridge and the Highway 22 bridge downstream. Water levels may approach structures along Hickory Lane and Amber Road.
9 ft
Water may approach structures near Sandy Lane.
7 ft
There is widespread flooding of lowland and agricultural land.
6 ft
Flooding is confined to lowland and agricultural land.
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 14, 2026 | 12.36 ft | 6,074 cfs |
| Apr 11, 1965 | 12.13 ft | 7,080 cfs |
| Apr 18, 2019 | 11.8 ft | 5,550 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
EMBW3
River
Embarrass River
County
Shawano, WI
Coordinates
44.7247°N, 88.7361°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Embarrass River near Embarrass?
The Embarrass River near Embarrass gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04078500) 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 Embarrass River near Embarrass?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Embarrass River near Embarrass is 7 feet. Action stage begins at 6 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 9.5 feet, and major flooding at 11.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Embarrass River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Embarrass River near Embarrass 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 Embarrass River near Embarrass gauge located?
The gauge is located in Shawano County, Wisconsin at coordinates 44.7247°N, 88.7361°W. USGS site number: 04078500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Stage may be affected by ice.
- Gauge reading affected by power generation.