Fox River (North) at Little Lake Buttes Des Morts
Wisconsin — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Winnebago County, Wisconsin on the Fox River (North). Live water level data from USGS, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: OSKW3). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
Flood Stages
Major Flood
10 ft
Moderate Flood
8 ft
Minor Flood
6.5 ft
Action Stage
4 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
12 ft
Floodwaters may be near topping the Friendship Trails walkway bridge. Between 3 to 4 feet may be surrounding structures adjacent to the lake or river including portions of Fox Street and West North street on Doty Island.
10 ft
Floodwaters are near the bottom of the Friendship Trail river walkway bridge. Between 1 to 2 feet of water may be surrounding structures along the river or lake including portions of the wastewater plant on Doty Island between the Menasha Channel and Neenah Channel.
8.5 ft
The water level is approaching the bottom of the Friendship Trail trestle bridge. Floodwaters cover piers of area homes with several feet covering parks adjacent to the river or lake. Floodwaters are reaching some structures along the lake.
8 ft
Water begins to cover piers of area homes with minor flooding along area parks adjacent to the river or lake.
6.5 ft
Water is spreading into lowland along property adjacent to the river or lake, inlcuding Fritse Park.
5 ft
Floodwaters are approaching low-lying structures near the shoreline.
4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 19, 2004 | 7 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| Jul 19, 2004 | 7 ft | -9,999 cfs |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
OSKW3
River
Fox River (North)
County
Winnebago, WI
Coordinates
44.2050°N, 88.4700°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Fox River (North) at Little Lake Buttes Des Morts?
The Fox River (North) at Little Lake Buttes Des Morts 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 (North) at Little Lake Buttes Des Morts?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Fox River (North) at Little Lake Buttes Des Morts is 6.5 feet. Action stage begins at 4 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 8 feet, and major flooding at 10 feet.
How do I get alerts when Fox River (North) rises?
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Where is the Fox River (North) at Little Lake Buttes Des Morts gauge located?
The gauge is located in Winnebago County, Wisconsin at coordinates 44.2050°N, 88.4700°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
- Gauge reading affected by power generation.
- Stage may be affected by ice.