Major Flood
11 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
10 ft
Minor Flood
9 ft
Action Stage
7 ft
What Floods at Each Level
13.8 ft
The water reaches the low steel on the Highway 80 Bridge over the river.
11 ft
Widespread lowland flooding is likely, but the town of Muscoda should remain above the flood waters.
10 ft
There is extensive lowland flooding. However no flooding has been reported in Muscoda in previous years.
9.6 ft
Homes on W Lakeshore Drive and E Lakeshore Drive along Avoca Lake (inlet of Wisconsin River) begin sandbagging.
9.5 ft
Flooding may impact some homes in Boscobel.
9 ft
The river begins to go out of its banks in some locations with only minor flooding.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 1938 | 11.48 ft | 80,800 cfs |
| Jun 10, 1881 | 11.1 ft | — |
| Apr 15, 1922 | 10.6 ft | 72,100 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Wisconsin River at Muscoda?
The Wisconsin River at Muscoda gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05407000) 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 Wisconsin River at Muscoda?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Wisconsin River at Muscoda is 9 feet. Action stage begins at 7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 10 feet, and major flooding at 11 feet.
How do I get alerts when Wisconsin River rises?
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Where is the Wisconsin River at Muscoda gauge located?
The gauge is located in Grant County, Wisconsin at coordinates 43.1981°N, 90.4433°W. USGS site number: 05407000. 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.