RIVER GAUGE · WISCONSIN RIVER
Wisconsin River below Whiting Dam
Portage County, Wisconsin
Water level1047.10 ft
Flow1,870 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 3:10 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action1051 ft
Minor flood1053 ft
Moderate flood1056 ft
Major flood1058 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 1058 ft
Up to 5 feet of water is surrounding homes along Park Drive west of Plover. Several feet of water is covering Blue Heron Road.
- 1056 ft
Up to 3 feet of water surrounds homes in low-lying areas along Park Drive west of Plover. Floodwaters of up to 3 feet will also cover all of Blue Heron Lane.
- 1053 ft
Widespread flooding in wooded land adjacent to the river. Floodwaters approach homes in low-lying areas on Park Drive west of Plover.
- 1051 ft
Flooding is confined to wooded lowland areas.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2010 | 1055.99 ft | 67,150 cfs |
| Mar 17, 2016 | 1055.93 ft | 52,580 cfs |
| Apr 11, 2011 | 1055.62 ft | 51,450 cfs |
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