Major Flood
14 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
12 ft
Minor Flood
9 ft
Action Stage
7 ft
What Floods at Each Level
16 ft
About a foot of water is likely covering Highway 41 in the city of Oconto adjacent to the river.
15 ft
Water begins to spread over Highway 41 adjacent to the river in Oconto. Widespread agricultural flooding is occurring.
14.5 ft
In the city of Oconto water reaches the intersection of Park Avenue and Adams Street. Widespread agricultural land and lowland is flooded.
14 ft
Water reaches portions of Adams Street and Pecor Street near the Cruisers buildings. Widespread flooding is occurring over agricultural land and lowland.
13 ft
A campground and park are under several feet of water. Water approaches homes on Farnsworth Street and Holtwood Way. There is widespread moderate flooding of lowland and agricultural land.
11 ft
Up to 2 feet of water is covering a campground in Oconto. Floodwaters begin to reach city streets adjacent to the river.
10 ft
Up to a foot of water surrounds structures in a campground in the City of Oconto.
9 ft
Floodwaters begin to spread into a public campground in the City of Oconto. Water approaches the backyards of several homes along the river in Oconto and there is widespread lowland flooding.
8.5 ft
Floodwaters mainly impact wooded lowland. Water approaches structures in a public campground in the City of Oconto.
7 ft
Water approaches a public campground in the City of Oconto and there is flooding of lowland.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 1952 | 14.53 ft | — |
| Apr 14, 1986 | 14.51 ft | — |
| Mar 28, 2004 | 13.24 ft | 8,320 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Oconto River near Oconto?
The Oconto River near Oconto gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04071765) 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 Oconto River near Oconto?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Oconto River near Oconto is 9 feet. Action stage begins at 7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 12 feet, and major flooding at 14 feet.
How do I get alerts when Oconto River rises?
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Where is the Oconto River near Oconto gauge located?
The gauge is located in Oconto County, Wisconsin at coordinates 44.8606°N, 87.9839°W. USGS site number: 04071765. 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
- 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.