RIVER GAUGE · OAK CREEK
Oak Creek at South Milwaukee
Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
Water level2.55 ft
Flow13 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action5.5 ft380 cfs
Minor flood8 ft906 cfs
Moderate flood10 ft1,780 cfs
Major flood11 ft2,380 cfs
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 10 ft
Parts of Oak Creek Parkway flooded, including near the railroad overpass, along with walking paths. Yards along the creek are flooded.
- 9 ft
Parts of Oak Creek Parkway flooded, including near the railroad overpass / High School, along with walking paths. Yards along the creek are flooded.
- 8 ft
Walking paths along Oak Creek Parkway flood.
- 7 ft
There is flooding to lowland and wooded land in the South Milwaukee area.
- 6 ft
There is minor flooding to lowland and wooded land in the South Milwaukee area.
- 5.5 ft
There is minor flooding to lowland and wooded land in the South Milwaukee area.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 6, 2008 | 11.56 ft | 2,370 cfs |
| Jul 21, 2010 | 11.25 ft | 2,550 cfs |
| Aug 10, 2025 | 10.52 ft | 1,935 cfs |
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