Major Flood
14 ft
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: ALBW3). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
13 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
What Floods at Each Level
13.8 ft
Floodwaters cover a low spot on Highway EE near Wildlife Area about 2 miles north of Albany. Floodwaters get into the basements of some homes along South Water Street and in the basements of a few businesses on North Water Street in downtown Albany. Water backs up from storm drain and covers S Water Street. Floodwaters affect the back yards of a some homes along South Mill Street and S Water St. Floodwaters are into Village Park.
12 ft
Floodwaters affect Village Park in Albany. Floodwaters cover parts of Tin Can Road about 2 miles northwest of Albany. Floodwaters are into the back yards of homes along South Mill Street and South Water Street in Albany.
11 ft
American Legion Park and N Water St into park is flooded.
10 ft
Floodwaters cover Tin Can Road about 2 miles northwest of Albany. There is widespread lowland flooding in the Albany area.
9.75 ft
Floodwaters affect parts of Tin Can Road about 2 miles northwest of Albany. There is widespread lowland flooding the Albany area.
8.5 ft
There is widespeard lowland flooding in the Albany area. Floodwaters cover parts of Tin Can Road about 2 miles northwest of Albany.
8 ft
There is minor lowland flooding in the Albany 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 21, 2018 | 13.88 ft | — |
| Mar 15, 2019 | 13.73 ft | 12,141 cfs |
| Aug 22, 2018 | 12.91 ft | 8,955 cfs |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
ALBW3
River
Sugar River
County
Green, WI
Coordinates
42.7058°N, 89.4381°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Sugar River at Albany?
The Sugar River at Albany gauge is maintained by USGS 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 Sugar River at Albany?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Sugar River at Albany is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 13 feet, and major flooding at 14 feet.
How do I get alerts when Sugar River rises?
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Where is the Sugar River at Albany gauge located?
The gauge is located in Green County, Wisconsin at coordinates 42.7058°N, 89.4381°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: NWS, USACE-Rock Island & Village
- 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.
- 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.