Major Flood
10 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
8 ft
Minor Flood
6 ft
Action Stage
5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
11 ft
Water may hit the N Prairie Ave bridge, Broadway bridge and pedestrian bridges along the riverwalk. E St Paul Ave may flood.
10 ft
Water surrounds some homes along Bethesda Park. Barstow St, Baxter St, Bank St, Union St, Glenwood Dr flood.
9.5 ft
Water hits Barstow St bridge and Bank St bridge causing additional flooding on Corrina Blvd.
9 ft
Dunbar Ave, Marshall St, N Prairie Ave, Hamilton Ave flood and water approaches homes on those streets.
8.5 ft
Water touches the base of Barstow St bridge and Bank St bridge. Corrina Blvd, Buckley St, W Main St, and Riverwalk Dr flood.
8 ft
Parts of Corrina Blvd, Buckley St, and Dunbar Ave flood. Grede Park, Glacial Drumlin Trail and Fox Riverwalk flood.
7 ft
Frame Park floods. The Riverwalk floods. Yards of homes near Bethesda Park flood.
6 ft
There is minor lowland flooding in the Waukesha area.
5 ft
There is minor lowland flooding in the Waukesha 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 2008 | 8.85 ft | 2,440 cfs |
| Aug 11, 2025 | 8.62 ft | 2,368 cfs |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 8.5 ft | 2,530 cfs |
Flood Inundation Map
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Fox River at Waukesha?
The Fox River at Waukesha gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05543830) 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 Waukesha?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Fox River at Waukesha is 6 feet. Action stage begins at 5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 8 feet, and major flooding at 10 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 Waukesha 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 Waukesha gauge located?
The gauge is located in Waukesha County, Wisconsin at coordinates 43.0047°N, 88.2436°W. USGS site number: 05543830. 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
- 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.
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.