Fox River (North) at Green Bay
Wisconsin — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Brown County, Wisconsin on the Fox River (North). Live water level data from USGS gauge 040851385, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
586.5 ft
Moderate Flood
585.5 ft
Minor Flood
584 ft
Action Stage
582 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
586 ft
Major flooding occurring in downtown Green Bay along the Fox River and along the East River, Baird Creek and tributaries.
585.5 ft
Waters approach portions of Quincy street on the east side of the river. Major flooding is likely occurring upstream along the East River and Baird Creek.
585 ft
Widespread lowland flooding is occurring on the east side of Green Bay between the river and Quincy street. Moderate flooding is likely occurring upstream adjacent to the East River and Baird Creek.
584.5 ft
Lowland flooding is occurring along the east side of the Fox River from the East River outlet to the Bay of Green Bay. Widespread lowland flooding is also likely occurring along the East River in east Green Bay and Allouez.
584 ft
Water begins to flood a yacht club and landing area near the mouth of the river. Flooding affects are also likely occurring on the East River on the east side of Green Bay.
582 ft
There is 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 12, 1952 | 585.2 ft | — |
| Apr 12, 1952 | 585.2 ft | — |
| Jul 24, 2019 | 585.12 ft | 38,789 cfs |
| Jul 24, 2019 | 585.12 ft | 38,789 cfs |
| Mar 31, 1972 | 584.79 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
GBYW3
River
Fox River (North)
County
Brown, WI
Coordinates
44.5286°N, 88.0100°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Fox River (North) at Green Bay?
The Fox River (North) at Green Bay gauge is maintained by USGS (site 040851385) 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 Green Bay?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Fox River (North) at Green Bay is 584 feet. Action stage begins at 582 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 585.5 feet, and major flooding at 586.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Fox River (North) rises?
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Where is the Fox River (North) at Green Bay gauge located?
The gauge is located in Brown County, Wisconsin at coordinates 44.5286°N, 88.0100°W. USGS site number: 040851385. 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
- Stage may be affected by ice.