RIVER GAUGE · SPIRIT RIVER
Spirit River near Spirit Falls
Lincoln County, Wisconsin
Water level1.40 ft
Flow14 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action5 ft
Minor flood8 ft
Moderate flood9.5 ft
Major flood11 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 11 ft
Floodwaters are reaching Highway 86.
- 9.5 ft
Water is likely covering parts of Spirit Falls Road and Bridge Road. Flooding is likely occurring along Ritche Creek and Squaw Creek.
- 8 ft
Floodwaters begin to flow over low spots on Highway T in the Spirit Falls region.
- 6.5 ft
Water may approach low areas near Spirit Falls Road. The river flow is fast.
- 5 ft
There is lowland flooding.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 1942 | 10 ft | 4,180 cfs |
| Mar 16, 1946 | 9.14 ft | 3,540 cfs |
| Apr 13, 1965 | 8.87 ft | 1,500 cfs |
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