RIVER GAUGE · EMBARRASS RIVER
Embarrass River near Embarrass
Shawano County, Wisconsin
Water level4.03 ft
Flow633 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action6 ft
Minor flood7 ft
Moderate flood9.5 ft
Major flood11.5 ft
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | 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 |
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