Major Flood
10.5 ft
Current Water Level
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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
9 ft
Minor Flood
8.4 ft
Action Stage
7 ft
What Floods at Each Level
10.5 ft
Flooding likely affecting structures along Oneida Street and along Vandenberg Lane and Pheasant Run.
9 ft
Water flows into Lutz Park affecting recreational facilities. Water current is dangerous at these levels or higher. Water is impacting some structures near Oneida Street and downstream near Wrightstown.
8.4 ft
The current is dangerous and lowland flooding is occurring. Water is affecting an apartment complex near Oneida Street and Water Street.
8 ft
The water current is fast. Lowland flooding is occurring downstream including the Wrightstown area.
7.5 ft
The river current is fast from Appleton to the Thousand Island park downstream. Flooding affects mainly lowland areas downstream to Wrightstown if high flows persist for several days.
7 ft
The river current in this region increases significantly from Appleton to The Thousand Island area downstream.
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 12, 2008 | 8.7 ft | 19,800 cfs |
| May 11, 2018 | 8.52 ft | 18,300 cfs |
| Jul 5, 1993 | 8.05 ft | 18,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
APLW3
River
Fox River (North)
County
Outagamie, WI
Coordinates
44.2481°N, 88.4231°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Fox River (North) at Appleton?
The Fox River (North) at Appleton gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04084445) 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 (North) at Appleton?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Fox River (North) at Appleton is 8.4 feet. Action stage begins at 7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 9 feet, and major flooding at 10.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Fox River (North) rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Fox River (North) at Appleton 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 (North) at Appleton gauge located?
The gauge is located in Outagamie County, Wisconsin at coordinates 44.2481°N, 88.4231°W. USGS site number: 04084445. 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 48 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 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.