Major Flood
28 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
27 ft
Minor Flood
25 ft
Action Stage
18 ft
What Floods at Each Level
30 ft
Up to a foot of water is covering portions of Business 51 between Imperial and Schmidt Avenues. Between 1 to 2 feet are covering several businesses along Business 51 in Rothschild.
29.5 ft
About 6 inches of water is covering portions of Business Highway 51 between Schmidt and Imperial Avenues in Rothschild.
29 ft
Floodwaters approach Business 51 between Imperial Avenue and Schmidt Avenue. Up to a foot of water is covering a parking lot of a business between Business 51 and the Wisconsin River. Water is approaching some buildings east of business Highway 51.
28 ft
Floodwaters approach a business between Business Highway 51 and the Wisconsin River in Rothschild.
27.5 ft
Floodwaters approach low-lying areas around homes and businesses along highway 51.
25 ft
A public boat landing on the west side of the river is covered with water.
23 ft
Water may be approaching structures adjacent to the river.
20.5 ft
There is widespread lowland flooding.
18 ft
There is minor lowland flooding.
12.5 ft
Submerged objects may become hazardous to boaters.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 1941 | 32.3 ft | 48,300 cfs |
| Sep 24, 2010 | 29.46 ft | 52,700 cfs |
| Apr 18, 2019 | 29.18 ft | 52,300 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
ROTW3
River
Wisconsin River
County
Marathon, WI
Coordinates
44.8858°N, 89.6347°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Wisconsin River at Rothschild?
The Wisconsin River at Rothschild gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05398000) 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 Rothschild?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Wisconsin River at Rothschild is 25 feet. Action stage begins at 18 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 27 feet, and major flooding at 28 feet.
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Where is the Wisconsin River at Rothschild gauge located?
The gauge is located in Marathon County, Wisconsin at coordinates 44.8858°N, 89.6347°W. USGS site number: 05398000. 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.
- Gauge reading affected by power generation.
- 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.