RIVER GAUGE · WISCONSIN RIVER
Wisconsin River at Rainbow Reservoir
Oneida County, Wisconsin
Water level1.44 ft
Flow388 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action4 ft
Minor flood6 ft
Moderate flood7.5 ft
Major flood9 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 11 ft
Water may be approaching the McNaughton bridge structure downstream.
- 9 ft
Water may be covering low-lying sections of Highway D. Water may be surrounding homes and cottages along West Rapids Road, East Rapids Road, River Road and Wolf Road.
- 7.5 ft
Floodwaters may be approaching portions of Highway D near Gilmore Creek and homes on East Rapids and West Rapids Roads.
- 6 ft
There is widespread flooding of wooded lowland. A boat landing ramp and nearby paved parking lot downstream of the Rainbow Reservior dam is flooding.
- 4 ft
There is minor flooding of wooded lowland.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 1941 | 7.59 ft | 3,570 cfs |
| Jul 17, 1942 | 7.23 ft | 3,430 cfs |
| Jun 25, 1946 | 6.68 ft | 3,010 cfs |
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