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RIVER GAUGE · WISCONSIN RIVER

Wisconsin River at Wisconsin Dells

Columbia County, Wisconsin

Water level2.94 ft
Flow4,780 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action13 ft34,600 cfs
Minor flood16 ft49,100 cfs
Moderate flood17.6 ft58,100 cfs
Major flood18.9 ft

The past week

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What floods at each level

Highest crests on record

DateLevelFlow
Mar 15, 197320.7 ft62,600 cfs
Apr 4, 196719.22 ft51,800 cfs
Apr 14, 196518.95 ft50,200 cfs

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