Fox River (North) at Princeton
Wisconsin — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Green Lake County, Wisconsin on the Fox River (North). Live water level data from USGS gauge 04073365, 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
12 ft
4,599 cfs
Moderate Flood
11 ft
3,795 cfs
Minor Flood
9.5 ft
2,736 cfs
Action Stage
7.5 ft
1,627 cfs
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
12 ft
There is general major flooding in the Princeton area. Jefferson and North Mechanic Streets are affected by floodwaters. Water into yards on homes along S Farmer, and W Water St. Large areas of lowland in the Princeton area are covered with floodwaters.
11 ft
There is general moderate flooding in the Princeton area. Floodwaters affect Jefferson Street and the north end of Mechanic Street in Princeton. Water into yards on homes along S Farmer, and W Water St. Large areas of lowland in the Princeton area are flooded.
10 ft
Floodwaters are in the back yards of some homes along South Farmer, Jefferson, North Mechanic and West Water Streets in Princeton. There is widespread flooding of lowland and wooded land.
9.5 ft
Floodwaters are in the back yards of some homes along South Farmer, Jefferson, North Mechanic and West Water Streets in Princeton. There is general minor flooding in the Princeton area.
9 ft
Flooding effects are confined mainly to lowland and wooded land. Floodwaters are just into the backyards of some homes along South Farmer Street in Princeton.
8.5 ft
There is minor flooding to lowland and wooded land in the Princeton area.
8 ft
There is minor flooding to lowland and wooded land in the Princeton area.
7.5 ft
There is minor flooding to lowland and wooded land in the Princeton 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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2003 | 11.49 ft | 1,240 cfs |
| Jun 19, 2004 | 11.49 ft | 4,230 cfs |
| Jun 19, 2004 | 11.49 ft | 4,230 cfs |
| May 18, 2003 | 11.49 ft | 1,240 cfs |
| Sep 11, 2018 | 11.31 ft | 3,690 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
PCNW3
River
Fox River (North)
County
Green Lake, WI
Coordinates
43.8511°N, 89.1334°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Fox River (North) at Princeton?
The Fox River (North) at Princeton gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04073365) 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 Princeton?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Fox River (North) at Princeton is 9.5 feet. Action stage begins at 7.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 11 feet, and major flooding at 12 feet.
How do I get alerts when Fox River (North) rises?
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Where is the Fox River (North) at Princeton gauge located?
The gauge is located in Green Lake County, Wisconsin at coordinates 43.8511°N, 89.1334°W. USGS site number: 04073365. 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.