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SwedenPheasant Branch at Airport Road near Middleton water level
River gauge, Pheasant Branch, Wisconsin, United States
Right now
Normal for late October
Water level
- Flow
- 1.1 cfs
History
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Pheasant Branch at Airport Road near Middleton, where the gauge shows 3.99 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 3.77 ft – 4.11 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on Pheasant Branch
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pheasant Branch at MiddletonRiver gauge, Pheasant Branch | 2.3 cfs | Normal | −0.2 cfs | 1.3 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Fork Pheasant Branch @ Deming Way @ MiddletonRiver gauge | 0.3 cfs | Normal | −0.1 cfs | 1.1 mi |
| Spring Harbor Storm Sewer at MadisonRiver gauge, Spring Harbor Storm Sewer | 0.0 cfs | Low | ±0 | 4.0 mi |
| Dorn (Spring) Creek @ Ct Highway Q near WaunakeeRiver gauge, Dorn (Spring) Creek @ Ct Highway Q | 3.4 cfs | Low | +0.2 cfs | 4.0 mi |
| Brewery Creek-Upstream Site-At Cross PlainsRiver gauge | 2.1 cfs | Low | −0.2 cfs | 5.1 mi |
| Dorn (Spring) Creek at Ct Highway M near WaunakeeRiver gauge, Dorn (Spring) Creek | 3.4 cfs | Very low | +1.4 cfs | 5.1 mi |
| Black Earth Creek near Brewery Road at Cross PlainsRiver gauge, Black Earth Creek | 8.7 cfs | Low | −0.1 cfs | 5.3 mi |
| Sixmile Creek @ County Trnk Hghwy M near WaunakeeRiver gauge, Sixmile Creek @ County Trnk Hghwy M | 15.2 cfs | Low | +0.4 cfs | 5.6 mi |
| Sixmile Creek at State Highway 19 near WaunakeeRiver gauge, Sixmile Creek | 6.7 cfs | Low | −0.4 cfs | 6 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 Pheasant Branch at Airport Road near Middleton today?
On Oct 21, 2026, 02:00 AM CDT, the water level was 3.99 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Pheasant Branch at Airport Road near Middleton rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Pheasant Branch at Airport Road near Middleton normal?
Normal for late 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:05427943(Agency page)- Coordinates
43.11111, -89.53611(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 | 3.99 ft | 2026-10-21 07:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 1.1 cfs | 2026-10-21 07:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Pheasant Branch at Airport Road near Middleton (usgs:05427943). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/wisconsin/pheasant-branch-at-airport-road-near-middleton
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