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SwedenChippewa River near Bruce water level
River gauge, Chippewa River, Wisconsin, United States
Right now
Very low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 400 cfs
History
What this means
Low water at Chippewa River near Bruce: the gauge reads 1.55 ft, far below normal for mid-October.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. The 30-day range is 1.54 ft – 1.60 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
- 20.46 ftSeptember 1, 1941
Paddling and fishing conditions
At low levels, plan for shorter paddling trips and expect to walk your boat through a few shoals.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20.46 ft | September 1, 1941 |
| 2 | 18.12 ft | September 17, 1994 |
| 3 | 17.53 ft | October 6, 2005 |
| 4 | 17.48 ft | April 1, 1967 |
| 5 | 17.00 ft | May 2, 1954 |
| 6 | 15.84 ft | June 28, 1943 |
| 7 | 15.19 ft | April 15, 1965 |
| 8 | 15.18 ft | April 1, 1965 |
| 9 | 15.10 ft | April 13, 2002 |
| 10 | 14.60 ft | April 9, 2001 |
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 | 29 mi |
| Chippewa River at Chippewa FallsRiver gauge, Chippewa River | 1,360 cfs | Low | −460.0 cfs | 37 mi |
| Chippewa River below Dells Dam at Eau ClaireRiver gauge, Chippewa River | 4.21 ft | No reference yet | −0.07 ft | 45 mi |
| Chippewa River at Grand Ave at Eau ClaireRiver gauge, Chippewa River | 1,930 cfs | Low | −150.0 cfs | 46 mi |
| Chippewa River at DurandRiver gauge, Chippewa River | 2.61 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 66 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flambeau River near BruceRiver gauge, Flambeau River | 665 cfs | Low | +126 cfs | 3.8 mi |
| Jump River at SheldonRiver gauge, Jump River | 129 cfs | Normal | −21.0 cfs | 18 mi |
| Nf Yellow River at Yellow River Road near PerkinstownRiver gauge, Nf Yellow River | 8.44 ft | No reference yet | −0.07 ft | 34 mi |
| Red Cedar River near ColfaxRiver gauge, Red Cedar River | 645 cfs | Normal | −66.0 cfs | 35 mi |
| South Fork Flambeau River near PhillipsRiver gauge, South Fork Flambeau River | 153 cfs | Low | +18.0 cfs | 36 mi |
| Hay River at WheelerRiver gauge, Hay River | 223 cfs | Normal | −10.0 cfs | 42 mi |
| Red Cedar River at MenomonieRiver gauge, Red Cedar River | 1,130 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 52 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 near Bruce today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 03:00 AM CDT, the water level was 1.55 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Chippewa River near Bruce rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Chippewa River near Bruce 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 Chippewa River near Bruce?
The highest level on record is 20.46 ft on September 1, 1941.
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:05356500(Agency page)- Coordinates
45.45219, -91.26099(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 | 1.55 ft | 2026-10-19 08:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 400 cfs | 2026-10-19 08:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Chippewa River near Bruce (usgs:05356500). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/wisconsin/chippewa-river-near-bruce
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