Popple River near Fence water level

Name: Popple River near Fence water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Popple River, Wisconsin, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

2.05ft Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 12:45 PM CDT (50 min ago)

Flow: 40.3 cfs
Water temperature: 54 °F

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

The Popple River near Fence is at 2.05 ft, in the normal range.

It is 3.95 ft below the flood stage of 6.00 ft.

It has dropped 0.06 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 2.05 ft and 2.38 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The water temperature at the gauge is 54 °F.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 5.75 ftApril 17, 2023

Floating and fishing near Popple River near Fence

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 6.00 ft, 3.95 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

10.00 ft: Water may be surrounding homes and structures along West River Road and East River Road.
8.00 ft: There is widespread lowland flooding. Water may approach structures along West River Road and East River Road.
6.00 ft: Flooding is confined to wooded lowland.
4.00 ft: There is minor flooding wooded lowland.
2.05 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	5.75 ft	April 17, 2023
2	5.06 ft	April 24, 2019
3	4.99 ft	May 3, 2013
4	4.96 ft	April 13, 2017
5	4.81 ft	April 19, 2002
6	4.70 ft	April 26, 1996
7	4.62 ft	April 6, 2020
8	4.55 ft	June 20, 2018
9	4.52 ft	April 25, 1979
10	4.27 ft	April 15, 2022

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

20 Tue 58° 35° – Wind 8 mph

21 Wed 64° 43° – Wind 8 mph

22 Thu 67° 47° – Wind 5 mph

23 Fri 66° 49° – Wind 9 mph

24 Sat 66° 56° 0.01 in Wind 14 mph

25 Sun 62° 44° – Wind 12 mph

26 Mon 44° 32° 0.18 in Wind 7 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:18 AM Sunset 06:01 PM Daylight 10 hr, 43 min Waxing gibbous 70%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Pine River below Pine R Powerplant near FlorenceRiver gauge, Pine River	2.02 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	13 mi
Brule River at Us Highway 2 near FlorenceRiver gauge, Brule River	3.56 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	15 mi
Brule River near CommonwealthRiver gauge, Brule River	6.94 ft	Below flood stage	−0.13 ft	17 mi
Menominee River near FlorenceRiver gauge, Menominee River	3.19 ft	Below flood stage	−0.27 ft	19 mi
Paint River near AlphaRiver gauge, Paint River	272 cfs	High	−4.0 cfs	20 mi
Menominee River at Us Hwy-2 near Iron MountainRiver gauge, Menominee River	15.32 ft	Below flood stage	−0.04 ft	20 mi
Iron River at CaspianRiver gauge, Iron River	4.04 ft	Below flood stage	−0.04 ft	22 mi
Menominee River at NiagaraRiver gauge, Menominee River	5.06 ft	Below flood stage	−0.23 ft	23 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Popple River near Fence?

The official flood stage is 6.00 ft. The level is currently 3.95 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 Popple River near Fence today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 12:45 PM CDT, the water level was 2.05 ft. Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Popple River near Fence rising or falling?

Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Popple River near Fence normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Popple River near Fence?

The highest level on record is 5.75 ft on April 17, 2023.

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:04063700 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 45.76361, -88.46361 (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	2.05 ft	2026-10-20 17:45	Provisional
Flow	40.3 cfs	2026-10-20 17:45	Provisional
Water temperature	54 °F	2026-10-14 17:15	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Popple River near Fence (usgs:04063700). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/wisconsin/popple-river-near-fence

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