Major Flood
22 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
20 ft
Minor Flood
18 ft
Action Stage
15 ft
What Floods at Each Level
25.5 ft
Water begins flowing over the road.
24 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the Highway N Bridge at Burton.
18 ft
Minor flooding of lowland areas begins.
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 22, 2017 | 26.45 ft | 42,255 cfs |
| Jul 15, 1950 | 24.82 ft | 25,000 cfs |
| Feb 18, 1997 | 24.62 ft | — |
About This Gauge
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Grant River at Burton?
The Grant River at Burton gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05413500) 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 Grant River at Burton?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Grant River at Burton is 18 feet. Action stage begins at 15 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 20 feet, and major flooding at 22 feet.
How do I get alerts when Grant River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Grant River at Burton 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 Grant River at Burton gauge located?
The gauge is located in Grant County, Wisconsin at coordinates 42.7203°N, 90.8192°W. USGS site number: 05413500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Mississippi River at Dubuque (LD11)
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey