Major Flood
12 ft
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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
10 ft
Minor Flood
8 ft
Action Stage
6 ft
What Floods at Each Level
12.5 ft
Floodwaters affect the intersection of Indiana Ave and S Taylor Drive in Sheboygan. Other streets affected by floodwaters are Maryland Avenue in Sheboygan and Alpine Avenue and Meadowlark Road in Sheboygan Falls. Sections of Kiwanis Park, Rotary Park and Esslingen Park in Sheboygan are flooded.
11.5 ft
About 3 miles west of Sheboygan Aiport, Woodland Road is flooded and closed between Rio Road and Willow Road. Sections of Alpine Road and Meadowlark Road in the Sheboygan Falls area are flooded and closed. Floodwaters affect Kiwanis and Esslingen Parks in Sheboygan.
10.5 ft
About 3 miles west of Sheboygan Airport, Woodland Road is closed between Rio Road and Willow Road. A section of Alpine Road near the Sheboygan Airport is closed. There is flooding in River Park in Sheboygan Falls and in Esslingen Park in Sheboygan.
9.5 ft
About 3 miles west of Sheboygan Airport, Woodland Road between Rio Road and Willow Road is closed. A section of Alpine Road near the Sheboygan Airport is closed. There is flooding in parts of River Park in Sheboygan Falls and Esslingen Park in Sheboygan.
8 ft
Water nears a Road in Kiwanis Park in Sheboygan. There is localized flooding of River Park in Sheboygan Falls and Esslingen Park in Sheboygan. Water covers docks and piers in the Sheboygan area.
7 ft
Minor lowland flooding occurs. Floodwaters cover marina docks and piers in Sheboygan.
6 ft
Minor lowland flooding occurs. Floodwaters cover some marina docks and piers in the Sheboygan area.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 1998 | 12.02 ft | 7,820 cfs |
| Mar 21, 1975 | 11.64 ft | 7,680 cfs |
| Mar 14, 2019 | 11.5 ft | 4,140 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
SEBW3
River
Sheboygan River
County
Sheboygan, WI
Coordinates
43.7414°N, 87.7522°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Sheboygan River at Sheboygan?
The Sheboygan River at Sheboygan gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04086000) 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 Sheboygan River at Sheboygan?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Sheboygan River at Sheboygan is 8 feet. Action stage begins at 6 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 10 feet, and major flooding at 12 feet.
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Where is the Sheboygan River at Sheboygan gauge located?
The gauge is located in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin at coordinates 43.7414°N, 87.7522°W. USGS site number: 04086000. 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.