Major Flood
10 ft
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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
8 ft
Minor Flood
6 ft
Action Stage
4 ft
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.
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 16, 2023 | 5.75 ft | — |
| Apr 23, 2019 | 5.06 ft | 971 cfs |
| May 2, 2013 | 4.99 ft | — |
About This Gauge
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Popple River at Fence?
The Popple River at Fence gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04063700) 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 Popple River at Fence?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Popple River at Fence is 6 feet. Action stage begins at 4 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 8 feet, and major flooding at 10 feet.
How do I get alerts when Popple River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Popple River at Fence 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 Popple River at Fence gauge located?
The gauge is located in Florence County, Wisconsin at coordinates 45.7636°N, 88.4631°W. USGS site number: 04063700. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Pine River (WI) near Florence
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Stage may be affected by ice.