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SwedenFox River at Oshkosh water level
River gauge, Fox River, Wisconsin, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 6,270 cfs
History
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Fox River at Oshkosh, where the gauge shows 6.28 ft.
It is 1.22 ft below the flood stage of 7.50 ft.
It is still going down, by 0.04 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 6.22 ft – 6.39 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
- 8.00 ftApril 17, 2011
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
For reference, flood stage is 7.50 ft.
What happens at each level
- 9.50 ft
- Floodwaters of 1 to 2 feet have likely reached several blocks from the normal river edge.
- 8.50 ft
- Up to a foot of water is surrounding structures near the river.
- 7.50 ft
- Water begins to approach area businesses and structures.
- 7.00 ft
- There is minor lowland flooding.
- 6.28 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8.00 ft | April 17, 2011 |
| 2 | 7.72 ft | April 27, 2026 |
| 3 | 7.60 ft | April 26, 2008 |
| 4 | 7.60 ft | April 19, 2013 |
| 5 | 7.53 ft | May 1, 2026 |
| 6 | 7.45 ft | June 25, 1993 |
| 7 | 7.20 ft | June 20, 2004 |
| 8 | 7.10 ft | April 11, 2016 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Fox River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fox River at PrincetonRiver gauge, Fox River | 5.24 ft | Below flood stage | +0.08 ft | 32 mi |
| Fox River at BerlinRiver gauge, Fox River | 9.61 ft | Below flood stage | +0.05 ft | 21 mi |
| Fox River at AppletonRiver gauge, Fox River | 5.80 ft | Below flood stage | +0.19 ft | 17 mi |
| Fox River at Oil Tank Depot at Green BayRiver gauge, Fox River | 579.39 ft | Below flood stage | +0.07 ft | 44 mi |
| Fox River at WaukeshaRiver gauge, Fox River | 3.19 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 71 mi |
| Fox River at Waterford Dam, at WaterfordRiver gauge, Fox River | 1.70 ft | Normal | +0.09 ft | 88 mi |
| Fox River at RochesterRiver gauge, Fox River | 4.60 ft | Normal | +0.36 ft | 89 mi |
| Fox River near New MunsterRiver gauge, Fox River | 6.56 ft | Below flood stage | −0.49 ft | 98 mi |
| Fox River at JohnsburgRiver gauge, Fox River | 3.84 ft | Very low | −0.10 ft | 114 mi |
| Fox River near McHenryRiver gauge, Fox River | 3.75 ft | Low | −0.19 ft | 119 mi |
| Fox River at AlgonquinRiver gauge, Fox River | 1.70 ft | Normal | −0.05 ft | 128 mi |
| Fox River at South Elgin, Il (Tailwater)River gauge, Fox River | 6.86 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 140 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Winnebago at OshkoshLake, Lake Winnebago | 2.87 ft | Normal | −0.05 ft | 0.7 mi |
| Wolf River at WinneconneRiver gauge, Wolf River | 3,670 cfs | High | +170 cfs | 11 mi |
| Lake Winnebago near StockbridgeLake, Lake Winnebago | 2.94 ft | Very high | +0.08 ft | 11 mi |
| Silver Creek at Spaulding Road near Green LakeRiver gauge, Silver Creek | 21.1 cfs | Normal | −10.2 cfs | 22 mi |
| Puchyan River Ds N. Lawson Drive near Green LakeRiver gauge, Puchyan River Ds N. Lawson Drive | 69.6 cfs | Very high | +1.3 cfs | 23 mi |
| Green Lake Inlet at Ct Highway A near Green LakeRiver gauge, Green Lake Inlet | 45.9 cfs | Very high | +37.4 cfs | 23 mi |
| White Creek at Spring Grove Road near Green LakeRiver gauge, White Creek | 2.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 24 mi |
| Green Lake at Green LakeLake, Green Lake | 6.61 ft | Very high | −0.05 ft | 27 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Fox River at Oshkosh?
The official flood stage is 7.50 ft. The level is currently 1.22 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 Fox River at Oshkosh today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 12:00 PM CDT, the water level was 6.28 ft. Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Fox River at Oshkosh rising or falling?
Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Fox River at Oshkosh normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Fox River at Oshkosh?
The highest level on record is 8.00 ft on April 17, 2011.
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:04082400(Agency page)- Coordinates
44.01361, -88.54088(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 | 6.28 ft | 2026-10-18 17:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 6,270 cfs | 2026-10-18 17:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Fox River at Oshkosh (usgs:04082400). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/wisconsin/fox-river-at-oshkosh
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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer