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Wisconsin River below Tomahawk Dam
Wisconsin — Water Level & Flood Stage

Located in Lincoln County, Wisconsin on the Wisconsin River. Live water level data from USGS, updated every 15 minutes.

Current Water Level

Gage Height

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Last Reading

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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: TKDW3). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →

Flood Stages

Major Flood

1434 ft

Moderate Flood

1431 ft

Minor Flood

1429 ft

Action Stage

1427 ft

Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.

What Floods at Each Level

1434 ft

Several feet of water may be surrounding homes and cottages along Trails End Road, River Oak Drive, low-lying areas along and adjacent to Highway 107 and near Faufau Avenue. Water may also be approaching homes near Eggert Drive and approaching the Highway E bridge.

1430.5 ft

Up to a foot of water may be surrounding some homes and cottages along Trails End Road, near River Oak Drive and along portions of Highway 107 near Little Pine Creek.

1429 ft

Widespread lowland flooding is likely occurring. Water may approach cottages on Trails End Road along the Spirit river. Water may approach cottages and homes along River Oak Drive and near Highway 107 near Little Pine Creek.

1427 ft

Lowland flooding is occurring.

Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.

7-Day Water Level Chart

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About This Gauge

NWS LID

TKDW3

River

Wisconsin River

County

Lincoln, WI

Coordinates

45.4417°N, 89.7306°W

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current water level of Wisconsin River below Tomahawk Dam?

The Wisconsin River below Tomahawk Dam gauge is maintained by USGS 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 below Tomahawk Dam?

The NWS-defined flood stage for Wisconsin River below Tomahawk Dam is 1429 feet. Action stage begins at 1427 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 1431 feet, and major flooding at 1434 feet.

How do I get alerts when Wisconsin River rises?

Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Wisconsin River below Tomahawk Dam to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category — even when your screen is off.

Where is the Wisconsin River below Tomahawk Dam gauge located?

The gauge is located in Lincoln County, Wisconsin at coordinates 45.4417°N, 89.7306°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.

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Source & Notes

Data provided by: WPS and WVIC