Rock River near Lebanon water level

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

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Very high for mid-October

Water level

6.86ft Down 0.23 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 02:00 PM CDT (2 hours ago)

Flow: 449 cfs

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

20252026

Water level Normal range (10–90 %) Minor flood stage

What this means

High water at Rock River near Lebanon: the latest reading is 6.86 ft, well above normal for mid-October.

That puts it 2.82 ft above the median of 4.04 ft for mid-October, based on 5 years of readings. It is 3.14 ft below the flood stage of 10.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 3.65 ft (+3.21 ft).

It is still going down, by 0.23 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 6.31 ft – 8.74 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

Key numbers

Median for this date: 4.04 ft2.82 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date: 3.24 ft – 6.11 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (5 years of records)
Same day last year: 3.65 ft+3.21 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 6.31 ft – 8.74 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 3.16 ft – 11.95 ft
Highest on record: 14.01 ftJune 15, 2008

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.

What happens at each level

14.00 ft: Water impacts many properties around the town. Wiley Rd, N Crawfish Rd, Red Wing Rd, Morningside Rd, Poplar Grover Rd, Davidson Rd, Harvey Rd, Indian Lane, Follette Rd, Highview Rd, and Monroe Rd are closed.
13.00 ft: Wiley Rd, N Crawfish Rd, Red Wing Rd, Morningside Rd, Poplar Grove Rd, Davidson Rd, Harvey Rd, Indian Lane, Follette Rd, Highview Rd and Monroe Rd are closed.
11.50 ft: Davidson Rd, Harvey Rd, Indian Lane, Follette Rd, Highview Rd, Upham Rd, and Monroe Rd are closed.
11.00 ft: East end of Davidson Rd, Monroe Rd and Upham Rd are closed.
10.00 ft: Water over North end of Monroe Rd and Upham Rd.
9.00 ft: Water over Monroe Rd.
8.00 ft: Water impacts parts of Monroe Rd
6.86 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	14.01 ft	June 15, 2008
2	12.54 ft	April 21, 2013
3	12.29 ft	September 7, 2018
4	12.15 ft	October 5, 2019
5	12.13 ft	June 7, 2024
6	12.13 ft	June 7, 2024
7	12.12 ft	July 4, 2014
8	12.02 ft	April 20, 2026
9	11.56 ft	April 17, 2014
10	11.43 ft	April 11, 2016

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

20 Tue 66° 38° – Wind 8 mph

21 Wed 69° 41° – Wind 6 mph

22 Thu 69° 50° – Wind 7 mph

23 Fri 69° 50° – Wind 10 mph

24 Sat 69° 54° – Wind 15 mph

25 Sun 65° 53° – Wind 10 mph

26 Mon 51° 37° 0.64 in Wind 14 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:15 AM Sunset 06:05 PM Daylight 10 hr, 50 min Waxing gibbous 71%

Map

Other gauges on the Rock River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Rock River at HoriconRiver gauge, Rock River	241 cfs	Normal	−21.0 cfs	13 mi
Rock River at Tweedy St. at HustisfordRiver gauge, Rock River	8.02 ft	No reference yet	+0.07 ft	6.0 mi
Rock River at WatertownRiver gauge, Rock River	2.51 ft	Below flood stage	+0.11 ft	9 mi
Rock River at JeffersonRiver gauge, Rock River	4.79 ft	Below flood stage	+0.02 ft	22 mi
Rock River at Fort AtkinsonRiver gauge, Rock River	11.54 ft	Below flood stage	+0.02 ft	27 mi
Rock River at NewvilleRiver gauge, Rock River	2.73 ft	Below flood stage	+0.07 ft	37 mi
Rock River at AftonRiver gauge, Rock River	5.04 ft	Below flood stage	−0.41 ft	51 mi
Rock River at RocktonRiver gauge, Rock River	5.07 ft	High	−0.15 ft	61 mi
Rock River at Latham ParkRiver gauge, Rock River	5.08 ft	Normal	−0.25 ft	66 mi
Rock River at Auburn St at RockfordRiver gauge, Rock River	3.10 ft	Normal	−0.14 ft	72 mi
Rock River above Dam at RockfordRiver gauge, Rock River	2.56 ft	Normal	−0.11 ft	74 mi
Rock River at ByronRiver gauge, Rock River	7.03 ft	Normal	−0.07 ft	86 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Bark River at Nagawicka Road at DelafieldRiver gauge, Bark River	32.4 cfs	Normal	±0	16 mi
Crawfish River at MilfordRiver gauge, Crawfish River	3.06 ft	Below flood stage	±0	18 mi
Beaverdam River at Beaver DamRiver gauge, Beaverdam River	840.50 ft	Below flood stage	+0.08 ft	19 mi
Bark River near RomeRiver gauge, Bark River	2.03 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	21 mi
Fox River at WaukeshaRiver gauge, Fox River	3.07 ft	Below flood stage	−0.07 ft	24 mi
Menomonee River at Menomonee FallsRiver gauge, Menomonee River	3.27 ft	Below flood stage	−0.04 ft	24 mi

Questions and answers

How does the Rock River near Lebanon compare with last year?

It is 3.21 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 3.65 ft.

What is flood stage for the Rock River near Lebanon?

The official flood stage is 10.00 ft. The level is currently 3.14 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the Rock River near Lebanon in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 4.04 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 3.24 ft and 6.11 ft, based on 5 years of records.

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 Rock River near Lebanon today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 02:00 PM CDT, the water level was 6.86 ft. Down 0.23 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Rock River near Lebanon rising or falling?

Down 0.23 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 0.12 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Rock River near Lebanon normal?

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

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:05424157 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 43.26191, -88.57431 (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	6.86 ft	2026-10-20 19:00	Provisional
Flow	449 cfs	2026-10-20 19:00	Provisional

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