Major Flood
15 ft
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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
13 ft
Minor Flood
11 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
What Floods at Each Level
15 ft
Several roads adjacent to the river will likely be closed due to high water.
13 ft
Floodwaters are covering parts of County Road G near Mill Creek Road and Lakeland Road off of Green Bay Street. There is widespread lowland flooding.
11.7 ft
Floodwaters affect the Lieg Avenue boat launch in Shawano. Flood waters reach portions of County Road G near Mill Creek Road and Lakeland Road off of Green Bay Street in Shawano.
11 ft
Floodwaters spread over boat docks near County Highway A near Shawano.
10 ft
There is minor lowland flooding.
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 14, 1973 | 13.7 ft | 5,200 cfs |
| Jun 23, 2011 | 12.19 ft | 3,793 cfs |
| Apr 20, 1996 | 12.18 ft | 3,860 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
SHAW3
River
Wolf River (WI)
County
Shawano, WI
Coordinates
44.8358°N, 88.6250°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Wolf River (WI) near Shawano?
The Wolf River (WI) near Shawano gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04077400) 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 Wolf River (WI) near Shawano?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Wolf River (WI) near Shawano is 11 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 13 feet, and major flooding at 15 feet.
How do I get alerts when Wolf River (WI) rises?
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Where is the Wolf River (WI) near Shawano gauge located?
The gauge is located in Shawano County, Wisconsin at coordinates 44.8358°N, 88.6250°W. USGS site number: 04077400. 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 Wolf River Electric
- Stage may be affected by ice.