Brule River near Commonwealth water level

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

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Below flood stage

Water level

7.06ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 02:30 AM CDT (34 min ago)

Flow: 526 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

The gauge at Brule River near Commonwealth reads 7.06 ft, a normal level.

It is 4.94 ft below the flood stage of 12.00 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 7.05 ft and 7.22 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: 15.67 ftApril 17, 2002

What the stage means on the water

A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.

The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 12.00 ft, still 4.94 ft away.

What happens at each level

15.00 ft: Floodwaters are likely surrounding seasonal homes northeast of Florence.
13.50 ft: Floodwaters approach seasonal homes northeast of Florence.
12.00 ft: Flooding is mainly confined to wooded lowland areas.
10.00 ft: There is minor flooding to wooded lowland.
7.06 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	15.67 ft	April 17, 2002
2	15.19 ft	April 16, 2023
3	14.39 ft	April 19, 2026
4	13.91 ft	April 25, 1996
5	12.45 ft	April 23, 2019
6	12.15 ft	April 11, 2017
7	12.13 ft	April 21, 2004
8	12.01 ft	April 14, 2022
9	11.73 ft	May 1, 2020
10	11.34 ft	May 13, 2003

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:16 AM Sunset 06:01 PM Daylight 10 hr, 46 min First quarter 57%

Map

Other gauges on the Brule River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Brule River at Us Highway 2 near FlorenceRiver gauge, Brule River	3.62 ft	Below flood stage	−0.07 ft	4.9 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Menominee River near FlorenceRiver gauge, Menominee River	3.36 ft	Below flood stage	−0.25 ft	1.3 mi
Paint River near AlphaRiver gauge, Paint River	276 cfs	High	±0	4.9 mi
Pine River below Pine R Powerplant near FlorenceRiver gauge, Pine River	2.15 ft	Below flood stage	−0.09 ft	8 mi
Menominee River at Us Hwy-2 near Iron MountainRiver gauge, Menominee River	15.35 ft	Below flood stage	−0.06 ft	9 mi
Michigamme River near Crystal FallsRiver gauge, Michigamme River	2.89 ft	Below flood stage	±0	11 mi
Menominee River at NiagaraRiver gauge, Menominee River	5.30 ft	Below flood stage	−0.33 ft	17 mi
Popple River near FenceRiver gauge, Popple River	2.13 ft	Below flood stage	−0.09 ft	17 mi
Iron River at CaspianRiver gauge, Iron River	4.11 ft	Below flood stage	−0.09 ft	21 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Brule River near Commonwealth?

The official flood stage is 12.00 ft. The level is currently 4.94 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 Brule River near Commonwealth today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 02:30 AM CDT, the water level was 7.06 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Brule River near Commonwealth rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Brule River near Commonwealth normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Brule River near Commonwealth?

The highest level on record is 15.67 ft on April 17, 2002.

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:04062011 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 45.94745, -88.21541 (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	7.06 ft	2026-10-19 07:30	Provisional
Flow	526 cfs	2026-10-19 07:30	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Brule River near Commonwealth (usgs:04062011). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/wisconsin/brule-river-near-commonwealth

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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer