Major Flood
18.9 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
17.6 ft
Minor Flood
16 ft
Action Stage
13 ft
What Floods at Each Level
18.21 ft
Floodwaters affect cabins and trailers southeast of Wisconsin Dells along Levee Road, Van Hoosen Road, Indian Trail Parkway and boat launch and Norway Drive. Water may impact structures on Rivers Edge Rd. Water from the Wisconsin River backs into Hulburt Creek causing floodwaters to affect the backyards of some businesses in downtown Wisconsin Dells along Highway 13 east of I90. Water may impact the intersection of Indian Trail and County Rd A, Fish St, Sherri Linn Dr, and parts of Ingebretson Rd.
17.6 ft
Floodwaters affect cabins and trailers southeast of Wisconsin Dells along Levee Road, Van Hoosen Road, Indian Trail Parkway and boat launch, Fish St, Ingebretson Road, Sherri Linn Dr and Norway Drive. Water approaches structures on Rivers Edge Rd. Water from the Wisconsin River backs into Hulburt Creek causing floodwaters to affect the backyards of some businesses in downtown Wisconsin Dells along Highway 13 east of I 90. Water approaches the intersection of Indian Trail and County Rd A.
17 ft
Floodwaters affect cabins and trailers southeast of Wisconsin Dells along Levee Road, River Shores Rd, River Mills Rd, Van Hoosen Road, Indian Trail Parkway and boat launch, Fish St, Ingebretson Road, Sherri Linn Dr and Norway Drive.
16.93 ft
Floodwaters affect cabins and trailers southeast of Wisconsin Dells along Levee Road, Van Hoosen Road, Indian Trail Parkway and boat launch, Ingebretson Road and Norway Drive.
16 ft
Newport Park and boat ramps floods. Yards along Indian Trail Parkway flood. There is widespread flooding to agricultural land and wooded land in the Wisconsin Dells area.
15.64 ft
There is widespread flooding to lowland and agricultural land in the Wisconsin Dells area.
15 ft
There is widespread lowland and agricultural land flooding.
14 ft
There is minor lowland flooding.
13.5 ft
There is minor lowland flooding.
13 ft
There is minor lowland flooding
12.91 ft
There is minor lowland flooding in the Wisconsin Dells area.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 1973 | 20.7 ft | 62,600 cfs |
| Apr 4, 1967 | 19.22 ft | 51,800 cfs |
| Apr 14, 1965 | 18.95 ft | 50,200 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
WDEW3
River
Wisconsin River
County
Columbia, WI
Coordinates
43.6050°N, 89.7567°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Wisconsin River at Wisconsin Dells?
The Wisconsin River at Wisconsin Dells gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05404000) 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 Wisconsin Dells?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Wisconsin River at Wisconsin Dells is 16 feet. Action stage begins at 13 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 17.6 feet, and major flooding at 18.9 feet.
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Where is the Wisconsin River at Wisconsin Dells gauge located?
The gauge is located in Columbia County, Wisconsin at coordinates 43.6050°N, 89.7567°W. USGS site number: 05404000. 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.