Major Flood
14 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
12 ft
Minor Flood
11 ft
Action Stage
9 ft
What Floods at Each Level
16 ft
N Pine St, Bridge St, N Dodge St, E Chestnut St, E Jefferson St, Fox St, Congress St homes affected, Michigan Ave, Delaware Ave, Maryland Ave flood. Floodwaters affect roads and homes north of E. Jefferson St: North Spring St, North Main St, N Wisconsin St, Capital St, E Washington St. Flooded areas: RR tracks at E Jefferson St, Parking lots between Dodge St and Bridge St, Substation off Congress St, Wehmhoff Jucker Park pedestrian bridges partially flood.
15 ft
Congress Ave, Burlington substation, Fox St, Bridge St, N Dodge St flood. Water approaches N Pine St, E Chestnut St, E Jefferson St, RR tracks along Bridge St. Floodwaters affect homes on the following streets north of East Jefferson St: North Spring St, North Main St. and North Wisconsin St. Sidewalk on the west side of the river near Jefferson Street bridge floods. Pedestrian bridges in Wehmhoff Jucker Park flood.
14 ft
Floodwaters affect North Spring Street, North Main Street and North Wisconsin Street. A portion of Brever Road is flooded. Sidewalk on the west side of the river near Jefferson Street bridge floods. Part of White River State Trail and Seven Waters Trail flooded. Riverside Park, Veterans Park, Congress Fields and Wehmhoff Jucker Park flooded.
13 ft
Floodwaters affect North Spring Street and North Main Street adjacent to the river. Water covers a portion of Brever Road. Water in the parking lot at Veteran's Terrace. Part of White River State Trail and Seven Waters Trail floods. Riverside Park, Veterans Park, Congress Fields and Wehmhoff Jucker Park floods.
12 ft
Water covers a portion of Brever Road. Water in the parking lot at Veteran's Terrace. Part of White River State Trail floods. Riverside Park floods.
11 ft
Floodwaters cover a portion of Brever Road. Floodwaters affect parts of Riverside Park.
10 ft
Part of Riverside Park floods. There is minor lowland flooding in the Burlington area.
9 ft
There is minor lowland flooding in the Burlington area.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2017 | 16.15 ft | — |
| Jun 15, 2008 | 13.54 ft | 6,300 cfs |
| Apr 19, 2013 | 12.91 ft | 5,600 cfs |
Flood Inundation Map
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About This Gauge
NWS LID
BRGW3
River
Fox River
County
Racine, WI
Coordinates
42.6797°N, 88.2712°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Fox River at Burlington?
The Fox River at Burlington gauge is maintained by USGS 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 Fox River at Burlington?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Fox River at Burlington is 11 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 12 feet, and major flooding at 14 feet.
How do I get alerts when Fox River rises?
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Where is the Fox River at Burlington gauge located?
The gauge is located in Racine County, Wisconsin at coordinates 42.6797°N, 88.2712°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: NWS/City of Burlington
- Automatic observations from this river gage have been discontinued due to loss of funding. Contact webmaster at the link below if you can help.
- 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.