Major Flood
8 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
7 ft
Minor Flood
6 ft
Action Stage
5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
8 ft
Floodwaters are well into Whitford Athletic Park upstream in Waterford. Floodwaters are well into the back yards of homes in the Rochester and Waterford areas. Floodwaters start to affect some roads in the Rochester and Waterford areas.
6.5 ft
Many back yards of homes in the Rochester and Waterford areas are flooded. Floodwaters affect parts of Whitford Athletic Park in Waterford.
5.25 ft
Floodwaters affect back yards and water approaches some homes in the Rochester and Waterford areas.
5 ft
There is general overflow of the lowest river banks in the Rochester and Waterford areas resulting in minor lowland flooding.
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 20, 2026 | 6.29 ft | — |
| Apr 17, 2013 | 5.75 ft | — |
| Oct 26, 2019 | 5.62 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Fox River at Rochester?
The Fox River at Rochester gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05544475) 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 Rochester?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Fox River at Rochester is 6 feet. Action stage begins at 5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 7 feet, and major flooding at 8 feet.
How do I get alerts when Fox River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Fox River at Rochester 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 Fox River at Rochester gauge located?
The gauge is located in Racine County, Wisconsin at coordinates 42.7411°N, 88.2242°W. USGS site number: 05544475. 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