Milwaukee River near Cedarburg
Wisconsin — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin on the Milwaukee River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 04086600, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
Loading...
Streamflow
Loading...
Last Reading
Loading...
Flood Stages
Major Flood
14 ft
7,120 cfs
Moderate Flood
13 ft
5,970 cfs
Minor Flood
11 ft
3,950 cfs
Action Stage
10 ft
3,110 cfs
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
14 ft
N Island Drive, E Shoreland Dr, N and NE Shoreland Parkway, Highland Rd, River Forest Dr, W Circle Dr, W Glen Oaks Ln, Klug Ln, Bonniwell in Mequon flood. Thiensville: Elm St, Green Bay Rd, N Cedarburg Rd, Main St, W Freistadt, Villa Grove Rd, Thiensville Village Park flood, water into yards of homes. The following roads may flood: Mill St, Park St, Green Bay Ave, S Riverside Dr, Hwy Y and Hawthorne Dr and Blueberry Dr and Hawthorne Ave, Hwy W from Hwy 33 and Hwy 57 in Saukville.
13 ft
N Island Drive, E Shoreland Dr, N and NE Shoreland Parkway, Highland Rd, River Forest Dr, W Circle Dr, W Glen Oaks Ln, Klug Ln, Bonniwell in Mequon flood. Thiensville: W Freistadt Rd, Villa Grove Rd, Thiensville Village Park flood water into yards of homes. The following roads may flood: Mill St, Park St, Green Bay Ave, S Riverside Dr, Hwy Y and Hawthorne Dr and Blueberry Dr and Hawthorne Ave, Hwy W from Hwy 33 and Hwy 57 in Saukville.
12 ft
Thiensville: Villa Grove Rd, Thiensville Village Park, water into yards of homes. Klug Ln, River Rd and Bonniwell Rd floods and water approaches some homes along N Island Drive and N Shoreland Parkway in Mequon. The following roads may flood: Mill St, Green Bay Ave, S Riverside Dr, Hwy Y and Hawthorne Dr and Blueberry Dr and Hawthorne Dr in the Town of Saukville, Highway W from Highway 33 and Highway 57 in the Village and Town of Saukville.
11.5 ft
Water approaches some homes along Klug Lane just south of Highway C and along N Island Drive and N Shoreland Parkway in Mequon. The following roads may flood: Highway Y and Hawthorne Dr. and Blueberry Dr. and Hawthorne Dr, Highway W from Highway 33 and Highway 57 in Saukville.
11 ft
Water approaches some homes along Klug Lane just south of Highway C and along N Island Drive and N Shoreland Parkway in Mequon.
10.5 ft
There is minor lowland flooding.
10 ft
Minor lowland flooding occurs.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
Loading chart data...
Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 2008 | 13.98 ft | 6,980 cfs |
| Jun 13, 2008 | 13.98 ft | 6,980 cfs |
| Mar 16, 2019 | 13.26 ft | 5,860 cfs |
| Mar 16, 2019 | 13.26 ft | 5,860 cfs |
| May 22, 2004 | 13.11 ft | 5,720 cfs |
Flood Inundation Map
NOAA has mapped what areas flood at different water levels for this gauge. View the interactive flood inundation map →
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
CEDW3
River
Milwaukee River
County
Ozaukee, WI
Coordinates
43.2803°N, 87.9425°W
Get Flood Alerts for Milwaukee River
StormCast monitors this gauge and sends a push notification to your phone when the water level crosses into a new flood category — even at 3 AM.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Milwaukee River near Cedarburg?
The Milwaukee River near Cedarburg gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04086600) 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 Milwaukee River near Cedarburg?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Milwaukee River near Cedarburg is 11 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 13 feet, and major flooding at 14 feet.
How do I get alerts when Milwaukee River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Milwaukee River near Cedarburg to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category — even when your screen is off.
Where is the Milwaukee River near Cedarburg gauge located?
The gauge is located in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin at coordinates 43.2803°N, 87.9425°W. USGS site number: 04086600. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
More Gauges on Milwaukee River
On This River
More Resources
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.