Major Flood
28 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
26 ft
Minor Flood
24 ft
Action Stage
22 ft
What Floods at Each Level
28 ft
Ice or debris may jam at bridge constriction. Backwater flooding may flood home west of river on County Rd. C. In 2018 water flowed over US HWY 2 at this level.
27 ft
Highway 2 potentially inundated by Nemadji River marshland overflow. In June of 2018 3 to 12 inches of water covered Eastbound lanes at this level closing the US Highway.
26 ft
Water level encroaches house west of Nemadji River on County rd. C.
25 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the concrete cross beams of the bridge at County Rd. C. At this level floodwaters may cause Woodlawn Rd. to become inpassable.
23.5 ft
Water level is near bottom of County Highway C bridge deck. Large area of backwater develops upstream of bridge. Debris jamming under bridge is possible at this level.
22.1 ft
The Nemadji river encroches Bardon Ave/Woodlawn Rd. Between Golf View Dr. and N42nd St.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2018 | 29.31 ft | 29,500 cfs |
| Jun 20, 2012 | 27.37 ft | 32,600 cfs |
| Aug 3, 2011 | 27.37 ft | 33,000 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Nemadji River near Superior?
The Nemadji River near Superior gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04024430) 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 Nemadji River near Superior?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Nemadji River near Superior is 24 feet. Action stage begins at 22 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 26 feet, and major flooding at 28 feet.
How do I get alerts when Nemadji River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Nemadji River near Superior 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 Nemadji River near Superior gauge located?
The gauge is located in Douglas County, Wisconsin at coordinates 46.6333°N, 92.0939°W. USGS site number: 04024430. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Upstream: Nemadji River near Pleasant Valley
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice.
- 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.