Wolf River at Langlade water level
River gauge, Wolf River, Wisconsin, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 301 cfs
History
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Wolf River at Langlade, where the gauge shows 7.78 ft.
It is 3.72 ft below the flood stage of 11.50 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 7.76 ft – 7.82 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 11.15 ftJuly 27, 2020
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
For reference, flood stage is 11.50 ft.
What happens at each level
- 14.00 ft
- Water levels may approach the Highway 64 bridge. Highway 64 may be closed and floodwaters may also be approaching Highway 55.
- 12.50 ft
- Up to a foot of water surrounds structures near the Highway 64 bridge.
- 11.50 ft
- Ice and water may begin to move onshore at locations near the Highway 64 bridge.
- 11.50 ft
- Ice and water may begin to move onshore at locations near the highway 64 bridge.
- 11.50 ft
- Water approaches the foundation of a small hotel next to the river in the town of Langlade. At high flows, rivers banks become unstable and can erode quickly. Other affects of flooding appear to be confined to wooded land.
- 9.50 ft
- There is minor flooding of lowland in the vicinity of the town of Langlade.
- 8.35 ft
- Or similar to a flow of around 600 cfs rapids downstream start becoming very active at this stage.
- 7.78 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: < 5 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.15 ft | July 27, 2020 |
| 2 | 11.10 ft | January 13, 2016 |
| 3 | 10.40 ft | April 26, 1996 |
| 4 | 10.40 ft | April 19, 2019 |
| 5 | 10.02 ft | June 13, 1990 |
| 6 | 9.97 ft | April 6, 1986 |
| 7 | 9.87 ft | April 22, 1979 |
| 8 | 9.85 ft | April 26, 1997 |
| 9 | 9.84 ft | June 20, 1993 |
| 10 | 9.78 ft | June 18, 2018 |
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 0.76 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the Wolf River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolf River near ShawanoRiver gauge, Wolf River | 8.19 ft | Below flood stage | +0.05 ft | 25 mi |
| Wolf River at New LondonRiver gauge, Wolf River | 2.92 ft | Below flood stage | +0.55 ft | 55 mi |
| Wolf River at WinneconneRiver gauge, Wolf River | 1,520 cfs | Normal | −3,670.0 cfs | 75 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red River at Morgan Road near MorganRiver gauge, Red River | 6.08 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 21 mi |
| Peshtigo River near WabenoRiver gauge, Peshtigo River | 4.07 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 25 mi |
| Oconto River near GillettRiver gauge, Oconto River | 1.10 ft | Below flood stage | +0.05 ft | 31 mi |
| Embarrass River near EmbarrassRiver gauge, Embarrass River | 3.69 ft | Below flood stage | +0.23 ft | 32 mi |
| Pike River at AmbergRiver gauge, Pike River | 2.63 ft | Below flood stage | +0.06 ft | 42 mi |
| Popple River near FenceRiver gauge, Popple River | 2.25 ft | Below flood stage | −0.08 ft | 42 mi |
| Oconto River near OcontoRiver gauge, Oconto River | 4.44 ft | Below flood stage | −0.17 ft | 43 mi |
| Eau Claire River at KellyRiver gauge, Eau Claire River | 0.58 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 44 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Wolf River at Langlade?
The official flood stage is 11.50 ft. The level is currently 3.72 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 Wolf River at Langlade today?
On Oct 17, 2026, 06:00 PM CDT, the water level was 7.78 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Wolf River at Langlade rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Wolf River at Langlade normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Wolf River at Langlade?
The highest level on record is 11.15 ft on July 27, 2020.
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:04074950(Agency page)- Coordinates
45.18997, -88.73344(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 | 7.78 ft | 2026-10-17 23:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 301 cfs | 2026-10-17 23:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Wolf River at Langlade (usgs:04074950). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/wisconsin/wolf-river-at-langlade
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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer