Major Flood
10 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
8 ft
Minor Flood
5 ft
Action Stage
4 ft
What Floods at Each Level
8.5 ft
Several feet of water is surrounding buildings and structures downstream of Royalton adjacent to the river.
7 ft
Water touches the base of the river gauge station in Royalton. The riverbanks in the area are steep-sided and most homes and roads are situated well above flood stage. Up to 2 feet of flood waters may be surrounding structures downstream between Royalton and New London.
6 ft
Water may be surrounding some homes and structures in low-lying areas downstream between Royalton and west of New London.
5 ft
Flooding is confined to lowland areas adjacent to the river from Royalton to west of New London.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 1950 | 11.95 ft | 6,800 cfs |
| Mar 24, 1939 | 10.5 ft | — |
| Mar 29, 1916 | 10 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
ROYW3
River
Little Wolf River
County
Waupaca, WI
Coordinates
44.4126°N, 88.8651°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Little Wolf River at Royalton?
The Little Wolf River at Royalton gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04080000) 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 Little Wolf River at Royalton?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Little Wolf River at Royalton is 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 Little Wolf River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Little Wolf River at Royalton 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 Little Wolf River at Royalton gauge located?
The gauge is located in Waupaca County, Wisconsin at coordinates 44.4126°N, 88.8651°W. USGS site number: 04080000. 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 USACE Chicago
- 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.