RIVER GAUGE · WISCONSIN RIVER
Wisconsin River at Merrill
Lincoln County, Wisconsin
Water level3.91 ft
Flow1,000 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action10 ft
Minor flood11 ft
Moderate flood13.5 ft
Major flood15 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 18 ft
The Merrill sewage disposal plant, area parks and lowland are flooded. The western approach of Highway 64 bridge is covered with floodwaters.
- 16 ft
The west approach to the highway 64 bridge becomes flooded.
- 13 ft
Several feet of water may be covering area parks and lowland in Merrill. Floodwaters reach the base of the river gauging station.
- 11 ft
Flooding mainly affects Merrill area parks and agricultural land.
- 10 ft
There is minor lowland flooding.
- 3.5 ft
Submerged rocks and structures may become more hazardous to boaters over more sections of the river.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 1941 | 18.26 ft | 49,400 cfs |
| Jul 23, 1912 | 17.5 ft | 45,000 cfs |
| Sep 17, 1942 | 13.85 ft | 27,000 cfs |
When the water runs low
- 2 - 4
Submerged objects become hazardous.
More on Wisconsin River
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Wisconsin River at Muscoda
Wisconsin River above Otter Rapids Dam
Wisconsin River at Petenwell Dam
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