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SwedenWhittlesey Creek near Ashland water level
River gauge, Whittlesey Creek, Wisconsin, United States
Right now
Very low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 15.3 cfs
History
What this means
At 2.67 ft, Whittlesey Creek near Ashland is far below normal for mid-October.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 2.64 ft and 2.95 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 7.54 ftJune 17, 2018
What the stage means on the water
Low water means more dragging on shallow riffles and slower floats. Fish crowd into the deeper runs, and warm, low water stresses them, so play and release them quickly.
What happens at each level
- 10.00 ft
- Per USGS reference marks, Cherryville Road bridge is under several feet of water.
- 7.50 ft
- Flood of record height from 2018. Widespread flooding was observered with several feet of water flowing over Cherryville Road, and backwater inundating portions of Highway 13 south of the intersection with Cherryville Road. The driveway to the property off of Highway 13 south of Whittlesey Creek is inundated and the house is surrounded by water.
- 6.50 ft
- Water flows over Cherryville Road in multiple locations near the bridge. Water is well out of banks and filling in low spots along Cherryville Road and Highway 13. Water may begin to inundate portions of Wickstrom Road and the nearby ATV/snowbmobile trail.
- 5.50 ft
- Water flows over Cherryville Road.
- 5.00 ft
- Water encroaches on Cherryville Road.
- 2.67 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.54 ft | June 17, 2018 |
| 2 | 7.29 ft | June 21, 2013 |
| 3 | 6.83 ft | August 9, 2020 |
| 4 | 6.80 ft | April 12, 2023 |
| 5 | 6.73 ft | October 5, 2005 |
| 6 | 6.68 ft | June 3, 2024 |
| 7 | 6.44 ft | April 23, 2001 |
| 8 | 6.40 ft | May 18, 2017 |
| 9 | 6.30 ft | October 10, 2018 |
| 10 | 6.23 ft | July 11, 2016 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White River near AshlandRiver gauge, White River | 183 cfs | Normal | +13.0 cfs | 7 mi |
| Beartrap Creek at U.s. Highway 2 near AshlandRiver gauge, Beartrap Creek | 4.22 ft | No reference yet | +0.02 ft | 10 mi |
| Bad River at OdanahRiver gauge, Bad River | 2.03 ft | Low | −0.06 ft | 13 mi |
| Bad River near OdanahRiver gauge, Bad River | 2.34 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 15 mi |
| Marengo River near MellenRiver gauge, Marengo River | 49.6 cfs | Low | −1.0 cfs | 16 mi |
| Siskiwit River at CornucopiaRiver gauge, Siskiwit River | 7.7 cfs | Normal | +0.6 cfs | 19 mi |
| Tyler Forks River at Stricker Road near MellenRiver gauge, Tyler Forks River | 3.50 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 22 mi |
| Bois Brule River at BruleRiver gauge, Bois Brule River | 110 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 30 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 Whittlesey Creek near Ashland today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 06:00 PM CDT, the water level was 2.67 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Whittlesey Creek near Ashland rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Whittlesey Creek near Ashland normal?
Very low for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Whittlesey Creek near Ashland?
The highest level on record is 7.54 ft on June 17, 2018.
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:040263205(Agency page)- Coordinates
46.59439, -90.96324(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 | 2.67 ft | 2026-10-20 23:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 15.3 cfs | 2026-10-20 23:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Whittlesey Creek near Ashland (usgs:040263205). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/wisconsin/whittlesey-creek-near-ashland
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