RIVER GAUGE · YELLOW RIVER (WI)
Yellow River (WI) at Pittsville
Wood County, Wisconsin
Water level4.70 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action10 ft
Minor flood13 ft
Moderate flood15 ft
Major flood17 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 16 ft
Floodwaters are covering Bower Street and portions of County Highways E and B.
- 14 ft
Bower Street near the park in Pittsville is underwater. Widespread lowland and agricultural flooding is occurring.
- 13 ft
Riverside Park is flooded and there is widespread lowland flooding in the area.
- 10.5 ft
Low-lying areas of Riverside Park upstream of the gauge is underwater.
- 10 ft
Flooding affects are confined to lowland areas along the river including portions of Riverside Park in Pittsville.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2010 | 17.6 ft | — |
| Feb 21, 2017 | 15 ft | — |
| Apr 18, 2026 | 14.7 ft | — |
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