RIVER GAUGE · POPPLE RIVER
Popple River at Fence
Florence County, Wisconsin
Water level1.87 ft
Flow30 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action4 ft
Minor flood6 ft
Moderate flood8 ft
Major flood10 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 10 ft
Water may be surrounding homes and structures along West River Road and East River Road.
- 8 ft
There is widespread lowland flooding. Water may approach structures along West River Road and East River Road.
- 6 ft
Flooding is confined to wooded lowland.
- 4 ft
There is minor flooding wooded lowland.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2023 | 5.75 ft | — |
| Apr 23, 2019 | 5.06 ft | 971 cfs |
| May 2, 2013 | 4.99 ft | — |
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