Major Flood
17 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
15.5 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
What Floods at Each Level
18.43 ft
Highway 80 is closed near Babcock. About a foot of water is covering the Highway 80 bridge over the river and most of the town of Babcock. Up to 6 inches of water covers a portion of the Ocean Spray Company.
17 ft
Highway 80 is closed near the town of Babcock. Widespread wooded land along the river is flooded.
15.6 ft
Floodwaters are near a couple of homes in the Babcock area near Highway 173.
14 ft
Widespread flooding is occurring in wooded lowland and agricultural areas.
12 ft
Flooding is confined mainly to agricultural and wooded lowland and marshes.
10 ft
There is minor flooding to lowland and agricultural land.
2 ft
Submerged rocks and structures may become more hazardous to boaters over more sections of the river.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2010 | 18.43 ft | 14,808 cfs |
| Apr 1, 1952 | 17.38 ft | 11,600 cfs |
| Mar 30, 1967 | 17.05 ft | 10,800 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
BBCW3
River
Yellow River (WI)
County
Wood, WI
Coordinates
44.3022°N, 90.1225°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Yellow River (WI) at Babcock?
The Yellow River (WI) at Babcock gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05402000) 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 Yellow River (WI) at Babcock?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Yellow River (WI) at Babcock is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 15.5 feet, and major flooding at 17 feet.
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Where is the Yellow River (WI) at Babcock gauge located?
The gauge is located in Wood County, Wisconsin at coordinates 44.3022°N, 90.1225°W. USGS site number: 05402000. 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.