Major Flood
13 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
11.5 ft
Minor Flood
10 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
What Floods at Each Level
14 ft
Flooding affects spread into locations near the river from Archer Street to Ellis Street. Several feet of floodwater covers Broadway Steet and Mills Street.
12 ft
Up to 2 feet of water may be covering portions of Clay Pit Road and Broadway Street Park Road in the city of Manitowoc. Parts of Mill Road and North Rapids Road is covered by up to a foot of water.
11 ft
Up to a foot of water is covering portions of Clay Pit Road and Broadway Street Park Road. Widespread lowland flooding is occurring.
10 ft
There is widespread flooding of lowland and agricultural land. After ice out...the river current is strong from Manitowoc upstream to Clark Mills.
10 ft
There is widespread flooding of lowland and agricultural land.
9 ft
The river current, after ice out, is likely very fast from just west of Manitowoc upstream to Clark Mills.
8 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 14, 2019 | 13.6 ft | 8,240 cfs |
| Mar 24, 1986 | 13.3 ft | — |
| Mar 30, 1979 | 13.24 ft | 8,280 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
MTWW3
River
Manitowoc River
County
Manitowoc, WI
Coordinates
44.1062°N, 87.7160°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Manitowoc River at Manitowoc?
The Manitowoc River at Manitowoc gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04085427) 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 Manitowoc River at Manitowoc?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Manitowoc River at Manitowoc is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 11.5 feet, and major flooding at 13 feet.
How do I get alerts when Manitowoc River rises?
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Where is the Manitowoc River at Manitowoc gauge located?
The gauge is located in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin at coordinates 44.1062°N, 87.7160°W. USGS site number: 04085427. 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.