Holmes Ave Creek Tributary @ Gmia Outfall 1 at Milwaukee water level

Name: Holmes Ave Creek Tributary @ Gmia Outfall 1 at Milwaukee water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Holmes Ave Creek Tributary @ Gmia Outfall 1, Wisconsin, United States

Directions

Very high for mid-October

Water level

0.24ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 09:30 AM CDT (15 hours ago)

Flow: 0.1 cfs

History

7 days

Water level

What this means

High water at Holmes Ave Creek Tributary @ Gmia Outfall 1 at Milwaukee: the latest reading is 0.24 ft, well above normal for mid-October.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 0.01 ft – 0.24 ft.

That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.

Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Staying safe in high water

Flood stage is only the first threshold. Above it the National Weather Service sets moderate and major flood stages, and the forecast crest tells you which of those the river is expected to reach.

Upstream gauges on the same river usually show a rise first, which is a useful early warning.

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:13 AM Sunset 06:01 PM Daylight 10 hr, 48 min Waxing gibbous 74%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Wilson Park Creek @ Gmia Outfall 7 @ MilwaukeeRiver gauge	0.6 cfs	Normal	−0.1 cfs	0.8 mi
Wilson Park Creek at Gmia Infall at MilwaukeeRiver gauge, Wilson Park Creek	0.3 cfs	Normal	±0	1.3 mi
Oak Creek at South MilwaukeeRiver gauge, Oak Creek	2.50 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	2.5 mi
Kinnickinnic River @ S. 11th Street @ MilwaukeeRiver gauge	5.96 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	3.7 mi
Root River at Grange Avenue at GreendaleRiver gauge, Root River	4.7 cfs	Normal	+0.2 cfs	5.2 mi
Menomonee River at 16th Street at MilwaukeeRiver gauge, Menomonee River	73.7 cfs	Normal	−30.3 cfs	6 mi
Root River near FranklinRiver gauge, Root River	2.32 ft	Below flood stage	−0.20 ft	7 mi
Menomonee River at WauwatosaRiver gauge, Menomonee River	1.82 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	8 mi

Questions and answers

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 Holmes Ave Creek Tributary @ Gmia Outfall 1 at Milwaukee today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 09:30 AM CDT, the water level was 0.24 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Holmes Ave Creek Tributary @ Gmia Outfall 1 at Milwaukee rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Holmes Ave Creek Tributary @ Gmia Outfall 1 at Milwaukee normal?

Very high for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.

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.

Where does this data come from?

The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:040871476 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 42.94517, -87.91106 (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	0.24 ft	2026-10-20 14:30	Provisional
Flow	0.1 cfs	2026-10-20 14:30	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Holmes Ave Creek Tributary @ Gmia Outfall 1 at Milwaukee (usgs:040871476). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/wisconsin/holmes-ave-creek-tributary-gmia-outfall-1-at-milwaukee

How we check values

Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.

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