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SwedenFlambeau River near Bruce water level
River gauge, Flambeau River, Wisconsin, United States
Right now
Low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 665 cfs
History
What this means
The Flambeau River near Bruce is running below normal at 5.22 ft.
It has risen 0.25 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 4.96 ft and 5.23 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
- 14.45 ftSeptember 25, 2010
- Lowest on record
- 1.50 ftAugust 29, 1951
Floating and fishing near Flambeau River near Bruce
Low water exposes gravel bars that make good wading access, but some boat ramps may be left high and dry.
What happens at each level
- 16.00 ft
- FLOODING AND SANDBAGGING IN LADYSMITH.
- 5.22 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14.45 ft | September 25, 2010 |
| 2 | 13.91 ft | May 12, 2014 |
| 3 | 13.63 ft | May 20, 2019 |
| 4 | 13.26 ft | April 30, 2013 |
| 5 | 13.22 ft | April 19, 2019 |
| 6 | 12.92 ft | October 5, 2005 |
| 7 | 12.44 ft | September 16, 1994 |
| 8 | 11.83 ft | April 11, 2011 |
| 9 | 11.59 ft | April 25, 2008 |
| 10 | 10.97 ft | March 17, 2012 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chippewa River near BruceRiver gauge, Chippewa River | 400 cfs | Very low | −13.0 cfs | 3.8 mi |
| Jump River at SheldonRiver gauge, Jump River | 128 cfs | Normal | −20.0 cfs | 14 mi |
| Nf Yellow River at Yellow River Road near PerkinstownRiver gauge, Nf Yellow River | 8.44 ft | No reference yet | −0.07 ft | 31 mi |
| Chippewa River at Bishops Bridge near WinterRiver gauge, Chippewa River | 4.20 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 31 mi |
| Red Cedar River near ColfaxRiver gauge, Red Cedar River | 644 cfs | Normal | −62.0 cfs | 34 mi |
| Chippewa River at Chippewa FallsRiver gauge, Chippewa River | 1,360 cfs | Low | −460.0 cfs | 34 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 | 222 cfs | Normal | −11.0 cfs | 42 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 Flambeau River near Bruce today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 04:00 AM CDT, the water level was 5.22 ft. Up 0.25 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Flambeau River near Bruce rising or falling?
Up 0.25 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Flambeau River near Bruce normal?
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 Flambeau River near Bruce?
The highest level on record is 14.45 ft on September 25, 2010. The lowest is 1.50 ft on August 29, 1951.
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:05360500(Agency page)- Coordinates
45.40639, -91.21944(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 | 5.22 ft | 2026-10-19 09:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 665 cfs | 2026-10-19 09:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Flambeau River near Bruce (usgs:05360500). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/wisconsin/flambeau-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