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SwedenEast Branch Pecatonica River near Blanchardville water level
River gauge, East Branch Pecatonica River, Wisconsin, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 174 cfs
History
What this means
The gauge at East Branch Pecatonica River near Blanchardville reads 5.03 ft, a normal level.
It is 5.97 ft below the flood stage of 11.00 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 5.03 ft and 5.72 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 16.54 ftJuly 6, 1993
What the stage means on the water
A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.
The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 11.00 ft, still 5.97 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 16.00 ft
- Highway 78, Main St, H and F near park in Blanchardville is flooded and closed. McKellar Park is completely flooded including the swimming pool, tennis courts and football field.
- 15.00 ft
- Highway 78, H and F near park in Blanchardville is flooded and closed. McKellar Park is completely flooded including the swimming pool, tennis courts and football field.
- 14.00 ft
- McKellar Park in Blanchardville is completely flooded including the swimming pool and tennis courts. Oak St and Highway 78, F and H near park in Blanchardville is flooded and closed.
- 13.00 ft
- Highway 78, F and H north of park in Blanchardville is flooded and closed. Floodwaters completely cover McKellar Park, inluding the tennis courts and football field.
- 11.00 ft
- Floodwaters cover a portion of Highway H and floodwaters are into McKellar Park in Blanchardville.
- 10.00 ft
- Floodwaters touch Highway H and the outer parts of McKellar Park in Blanchardville.
- 9.00 ft
- Minor lowland flooding occurs in the Blanchardville area.
- 5.03 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: 20 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16.54 ft | July 6, 1993 |
| 2 | 16.34 ft | March 15, 2019 |
| 3 | 16.02 ft | February 21, 2018 |
| 4 | 15.74 ft | February 28, 1948 |
| 5 | 15.73 ft | July 17, 1950 |
| 6 | 15.61 ft | April 1, 1959 |
| 7 | 15.25 ft | February 20, 1953 |
| 8 | 15.15 ft | June 9, 2008 |
| 9 | 14.96 ft | March 2, 1965 |
| 10 | 14.89 ft | July 21, 2017 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pecatonica River at DarlingtonRiver gauge, Pecatonica River | 3.26 ft | Below flood stage | −0.06 ft | 15 mi |
| Pecatonica River at MartintownRiver gauge, Pecatonica River | 6.39 ft | Below flood stage | −0.13 ft | 19 mi |
| Sugar River near VeronaRiver gauge, Sugar River | 43.1 cfs | Low | −1.3 cfs | 20 mi |
| Badger Mill Creek at VeronaRiver gauge, Badger Mill Creek | 8.9 cfs | Normal | −0.1 cfs | 21 mi |
| Black Earth Creek near Treatment Plnt @ Cross PlainsRiver gauge, Black Earth Creek | 11.6 cfs | Very low | +0.5 cfs | 25 mi |
| Black Earth Creek at Black EarthRiver gauge, Black Earth Creek | 2.14 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 25 mi |
| Black Earth Creek near Brewery Road at Cross PlainsRiver gauge, Black Earth Creek | 8.7 cfs | Low | ±0 | 25 mi |
| Brewery Creek-Upstream Site-At Cross PlainsRiver gauge | 2.1 cfs | Low | −0.2 cfs | 26 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the East Branch Pecatonica River near Blanchardville?
The official flood stage is 11.00 ft. The level is currently 5.97 ft below it.
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of East Branch Pecatonica River near Blanchardville today?
On Oct 21, 2026, 01:00 AM CDT, the water level was 5.03 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is East Branch Pecatonica River near Blanchardville rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.64 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of East Branch Pecatonica River near Blanchardville normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at East Branch Pecatonica River near Blanchardville?
The highest level on record is 16.54 ft on July 6, 1993.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:05433000(Agency page)- Coordinates
42.78556, -89.86111(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 5.03 ft | 2026-10-21 06:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 174 cfs | 2026-10-21 06:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: East Branch Pecatonica River near Blanchardville (usgs:05433000). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/wisconsin/east-branch-pecatonica-river-near-blanchardville
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