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SwedenChippewa River below Dells Dam at Eau Claire water level
River gauge, Chippewa River, Wisconsin, United States
Right now
Latest reading
Water level
- Flow
- 1,500 cfs
History
What this means
The latest river stage reported for Chippewa River below Dells Dam at Eau Claire is 4.21 ft. The agency publishes no normal range or warning level for this river yet, so there is nothing to judge the number against.
The level is falling, down 0.08 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 4.20 ft and 4.45 ft.
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only. How to read levels
What the stage means on the water
With no published normal range, paddlers and anglers should go by the trend: a rising river usually means muddier, faster water.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Chippewa River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chippewa River at Bishops Bridge near WinterRiver gauge, Chippewa River | 4.20 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 74 mi |
| Chippewa River near BruceRiver gauge, Chippewa River | 400 cfs | Very low | −19.0 cfs | 45 mi |
| Chippewa River at Chippewa FallsRiver gauge, Chippewa River | 1,360 cfs | Low | −440.0 cfs | 9 mi |
| Chippewa River at Grand Ave at Eau ClaireRiver gauge, Chippewa River | 1,930 cfs | Low | −150.0 cfs | 0.9 mi |
| Chippewa River at DurandRiver gauge, Chippewa River | 2.63 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 26 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Cedar River near ColfaxRiver gauge, Red Cedar River | 653 cfs | Normal | −62.0 cfs | 19 mi |
| Red Cedar River at MenomonieRiver gauge, Red Cedar River | 1,130 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 21 mi |
| Hay River at WheelerRiver gauge, Hay River | 222 cfs | Normal | −12.0 cfs | 25 mi |
| Eau Galle River at Spring ValleyRiver gauge, Eau Galle River | 14.6 cfs | Normal | −1.2 cfs | 36 mi |
| Trempealeau River at ArcadiaRiver gauge, Trempealeau River | 3.69 ft | Below flood stage | −0.09 ft | 39 mi |
| Flambeau River near BruceRiver gauge, Flambeau River | 665 cfs | Low | +128 cfs | 43 mi |
| Jump River at SheldonRiver gauge, Jump River | 130 cfs | Normal | −22.0 cfs | 43 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 Chippewa River below Dells Dam at Eau Claire today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 01:00 AM CDT, the water level was 4.21 ft. Down 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Chippewa River below Dells Dam at Eau Claire rising or falling?
Down 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Chippewa River below Dells Dam at Eau Claire normal?
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only.
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:05365550(Agency page)- Coordinates
44.82258, -91.50761(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 | 4.21 ft | 2026-10-19 06:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 1,500 cfs | 2026-10-19 06:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Chippewa River below Dells Dam at Eau Claire (usgs:05365550). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/wisconsin/chippewa-river-below-dells-dam-at-eau-claire
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