Major Flood
16.5 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
14 ft
Minor Flood
11 ft
Action Stage
9 ft
What Floods at Each Level
17 ft
Several feet of water is surrounding homes along the river. Flooding affects may be occurring downstream in the Upper Red Lake area in Gresham.
15 ft
Floodwaters are surrounding some homes along the river. West Town Hall Road is likely closed.
12 ft
Floodwaters may approach portions of West Town Hall Road near the gauge.
11 ft
There is widespread flooding of wooded lowland.
9 ft
There is minor flooding in wooded lowland areas.
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 17, 2019 | 9 ft | 1,130 cfs |
| Jun 17, 1996 | 8.88 ft | 1,060 cfs |
| Mar 28, 2004 | 8.64 ft | 920 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
MORW3
River
Red River (WI)
County
Shawano, WI
Coordinates
44.8981°N, 88.8442°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Red River (WI) near Gresham?
The Red River (WI) near Gresham gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04077630) 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 Red River (WI) near Gresham?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Red River (WI) near Gresham is 11 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14 feet, and major flooding at 16.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Red River (WI) rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Red River (WI) near Gresham 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 Red River (WI) near Gresham gauge located?
The gauge is located in Shawano County, Wisconsin at coordinates 44.8981°N, 88.8442°W. USGS site number: 04077630. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Wolf River (WI) at Shiocton
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Stage may be affected by ice.
- Gauge readings are temporarily unavailable.