Fox River at Oil Tank Depot at Green Bay water level

Name: Fox River at Oil Tank Depot at Green Bay water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Fox River, Wisconsin, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

579.39ft Up 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 16, 2026, 10:00 AM CDT (5 days ago)

Flow: 4,580 cfs
Water temperature: 56 °F

History

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What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Fox River at Oil Tank Depot at Green Bay, where the gauge shows 579.39 ft.

It is 4.61 ft below the flood stage of 584.00 ft.

It is on the way up, by 0.07 ft over the past 24 hours. There is still 4.61 ft of room before flood stage.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The water temperature at the gauge is 56 °F.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 585.12 ftJuly 25, 2019

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

For reference, flood stage is 584.00 ft.

What happens at each level

586.00 ft: Major flooding occurring in downtown Green Bay along the Fox River and along the East River, Baird Creek and tributaries.
585.50 ft: Waters approach portions of Quincy street on the east side of the river. Major flooding is likely occurring upstream along the East River and Baird Creek.
585.00 ft: Widespread lowland flooding is occurring on the east side of Green Bay between the river and Quincy street. Moderate flooding is likely occurring upstream adjacent to the East River and Baird Creek.
584.50 ft: Lowland flooding is occurring along the east side of the Fox River from the East River outlet to the Bay of Green Bay. Widespread lowland flooding is also likely occurring along the East River in east Green Bay and Allouez.
584.00 ft: Water begins to flood a yacht club and landing area near the mouth of the river. Flooding affects are also likely occurring on the East River on the east side of Green Bay.
582.00 ft: There is minor lowland flooding.
579.39 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	585.12 ft	July 25, 2019
2	584.70 ft	March 8, 1973
3	584.40 ft	April 29, 2020
4	583.99 ft	May 19, 2020
5	583.66 ft	October 2, 2019
6	583.50 ft	June 23, 1990
7	582.30 ft	September 12, 2022
8	580.75 ft	April 27, 2011
9	580.50 ft	April 14, 2014

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

20 Tue 60° 40° – Wind 5 mph

21 Wed 67° 44° – Wind 7 mph

22 Thu 56° 49° – Wind 11 mph

23 Fri 70° 50° – Wind 11 mph

24 Sat 70° 54° – Wind 17 mph

25 Sun 60° 53° 0.01 in Wind 13 mph

26 Mon 51° 39° 0.56 in Wind 14 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:15 AM Sunset 05:59 PM Daylight 10 hr, 44 min Waxing gibbous 76%

Map

Other gauges on the Fox River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Fox River at PrincetonRiver gauge, Fox River	5.11 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	73 mi
Fox River at BerlinRiver gauge, Fox River	9.58 ft	Below flood stage	−0.04 ft	61 mi
Fox River at OshkoshRiver gauge, Fox River	6.33 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	44 mi
Fox River at AppletonRiver gauge, Fox River	5.56 ft	Below flood stage	+0.39 ft	28 mi
Fox River at WaukeshaRiver gauge, Fox River	3.07 ft	Below flood stage	−0.07 ft	106 mi
Fox River at Waterford Dam, at WaterfordRiver gauge, Fox River	1.77 ft	Very high	−0.02 ft	122 mi
Fox River at RochesterRiver gauge, Fox River	4.33 ft	Normal	±0	124 mi
Fox River near New MunsterRiver gauge, Fox River	6.56 ft	Below flood stage	−0.21 ft	133 mi
Fox River at JohnsburgRiver gauge, Fox River	4.12 ft	Normal	+0.03 ft	149 mi
Fox River near McHenryRiver gauge, Fox River	4.12 ft	High	+0.02 ft	154 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Dutchman Creek at Hansen Road at AshwaubenonRiver gauge, Dutchman Creek	0.7 cfs	Low	+0.1 cfs	4.9 mi
Duck Creek near HowardRiver gauge, Duck Creek	11.58 ft	Below flood stage	−0.04 ft	5.9 mi
Dutchman Creek at Cyrus St near AshwaubenonRiver gauge, Dutchman Creek	1.0 cfs	Normal	−1.1 cfs	8 mi
Silver Creek at Florist Drive at OneidaRiver gauge, Silver Creek	0.5 cfs	Normal	±0	9 mi
Ashwaubenon Creek near Little RapidsRiver gauge, Ashwaubenon Creek	1.4 cfs	Normal	−0.5 cfs	10 mi
East River @ Cnty Trunk Highway Zz near GreenleafRiver gauge, East River @ Cnty Trunk Highway Zz	4.54 ft	Below flood stage	−0.05 ft	12 mi
Kewaunee River near KewauneeRiver gauge, Kewaunee River	8.81 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	23 mi
Oconto River near OcontoRiver gauge, Oconto River	4.49 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	23 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Fox River at Oil Tank Depot at Green Bay?

The official flood stage is 584.00 ft. The level is currently 4.61 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 Fox River at Oil Tank Depot at Green Bay today?

On Oct 16, 2026, 10:00 AM CDT, the water level was 579.39 ft. Up 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Fox River at Oil Tank Depot at Green Bay rising or falling?

Up 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Fox River at Oil Tank Depot at Green Bay normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Fox River at Oil Tank Depot at Green Bay?

The highest level on record is 585.12 ft on July 25, 2019.

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:040851385 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 44.52861, -88.01000 (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	579.39 ft	2026-10-16 15:00	Provisional
Flow	4,580 cfs	2026-10-21 10:00	Provisional
Water temperature	56 °F	2026-10-21 10:00	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Fox River at Oil Tank Depot at Green Bay (usgs:040851385). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/wisconsin/fox-river-at-oil-tank-depot-at-green-bay

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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer