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SwedenDuck Creek near Howard water level
River gauge, Duck Creek, Wisconsin, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 24.8 cfs
History
What this means
The gauge at Duck Creek near Howard reads 11.65 ft, a normal level.
It is 6.35 ft below the flood stage of 18.00 ft.
The level is falling, down 0.09 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 11.34 ft and 11.79 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
- 21.00 ftJune 23, 1990
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 18.00 ft, still 6.35 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 24.00 ft
- Water touches the bottom of the Highway FF bridge. Water may be surrounding structures in Howard. Pamperin Park is covered with up to 6 feet of water.
- 21.50 ft
- Water levels are covering much of Pamperin Park. Flooding affects may include low lying areas in Howard.
- 19.50 ft
- Widespread lowland flooding may be occurring downstream of the highway FF bridge. Much of Pamperin Park is submerged.
- 19.50 ft
- An ice jam may be occurring along the Highway FF bridge. Lowland flooding may be occurring downstream which includes portions of Pamperin Park.
- 18.00 ft
- There is widespread lowland flooding. Portions of Pamperin Park are submerged.
- 18.00 ft
- An ice jam may be producing a buildup of ice and water in low lying areas.
- 15.00 ft
- There is minor flooding of lowland and agricultural land.
- 11.65 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21.00 ft | June 23, 1990 |
| 2 | 19.76 ft | April 25, 1994 |
| 3 | 19.67 ft | April 15, 2026 |
| 4 | 18.77 ft | March 12, 2010 |
| 5 | 18.73 ft | March 28, 2005 |
| 6 | 18.73 ft | April 2, 2013 |
| 7 | 18.29 ft | April 2, 2023 |
| 8 | 18.02 ft | July 6, 1993 |
| 9 | 18.01 ft | December 15, 2015 |
| 10 | 17.73 ft | March 15, 1996 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Creek at Florist Drive at OneidaRiver gauge, Silver Creek | 0.5 cfs | Normal | +0.4 cfs | 3.9 mi |
| Dutchman Creek at Hansen Road at AshwaubenonRiver gauge, Dutchman Creek | 0.8 cfs | Low | −0.5 cfs | 4.0 mi |
| Dutchman Creek at Cyrus St near AshwaubenonRiver gauge, Dutchman Creek | 1.9 cfs | Normal | −0.5 cfs | 4.7 mi |
| Fox River at Oil Tank Depot at Green BayRiver gauge, Fox River | 579.39 ft | Below flood stage | +0.07 ft | 5.9 mi |
| Ashwaubenon Creek near Little RapidsRiver gauge, Ashwaubenon Creek | 2.0 cfs | Normal | −1.0 cfs | 8 mi |
| East River @ Cnty Trunk Highway Zz near GreenleafRiver gauge, East River @ Cnty Trunk Highway Zz | 4.62 ft | Below flood stage | −0.11 ft | 11 mi |
| Glri East River Tile 1 near GreenleafCanal gauge, Glri East River Tile 1 | 0.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 19 mi |
| Oconto River near OcontoRiver gauge, Oconto River | 4.42 ft | Below flood stage | −0.24 ft | 24 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for Duck Creek near Howard?
The official flood stage is 18.00 ft. The level is currently 6.35 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 Duck Creek near Howard today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 11:00 PM CDT, the water level was 11.65 ft. Down 0.09 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Duck Creek near Howard rising or falling?
Down 0.09 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Duck Creek near Howard normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Duck Creek near Howard?
The highest level on record is 21.00 ft on June 23, 1990.
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:04072150(Agency page)- Coordinates
44.53339, -88.12969(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 | 11.65 ft | 2026-10-20 04:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 24.8 cfs | 2026-10-20 04:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Duck Creek near Howard (usgs:04072150). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/wisconsin/duck-creek-near-howard
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