RIVER GAUGE · MENOMONEE RIVER
Menomonee River at Menomonee Falls
Waukesha County, Wisconsin
Water level3.21 ft
Flow14 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action6.5 ft590 cfs
Minor flood7.5 ft1,120 cfs
Moderate flood8.5 ft1,600 cfs
Major flood10 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 8.5 ft
Water flows across the intersection of Grand Ave and Roman Dr and covers Grand Ave to almost Forest Dr. Water surrounds homes on Grand Ave. Water surrounds businesses on northside of Roman Dr.
- 8 ft
Grand Ave near Roman Dr flooded. Back parking lots of businesses on northside of Roman Dr flooded. Paths along Menomonee River Parkway flooded.
- 7.5 ft
Paths along the Menomonee River Parkway flooded.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2025 | 8.52 ft | 1,260 cfs |
| Jun 20, 1997 | 8.31 ft | 1,500 cfs |
| Jul 21, 2010 | 8.12 ft | 1,450 cfs |
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