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SwedenHay River at Wheeler water level
River gauge, Hay River, Wisconsin, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 226 cfs
History
What this means
The Hay River at Wheeler is at 3.63 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.
It has dropped 0.05 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 3.63 ft and 3.77 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 15.04 ftMarch 31, 1967
Floating and fishing near Hay River at Wheeler
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15.04 ft | March 31, 1967 |
| 2 | 13.56 ft | June 30, 2020 |
| 3 | 11.70 ft | April 13, 2001 |
| 4 | 9.87 ft | April 25, 2001 |
| 5 | 9.81 ft | April 13, 2002 |
| 6 | 9.69 ft | April 3, 1997 |
| 7 | 9.32 ft | June 17, 2014 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Cedar River near ColfaxRiver gauge, Red Cedar River | 671 cfs | Normal | −63.0 cfs | 10 mi |
| Red Cedar River at MenomonieRiver gauge, Red Cedar River | 1,130 cfs | Normal | +120 cfs | 12 mi |
| Eau Galle River at Spring ValleyRiver gauge, Eau Galle River | 15.8 cfs | Normal | −0.8 cfs | 21 mi |
| Chippewa River at Chippewa FallsRiver gauge, Chippewa River | 1,340 cfs | Low | −370.0 cfs | 26 mi |
| Chippewa River at Grand Ave at Eau ClaireRiver gauge, Chippewa River | 1,930 cfs | Low | −160.0 cfs | 26 mi |
| Chippewa River at DurandRiver gauge, Chippewa River | 2.66 ft | Below flood stage | +0.04 ft | 29 mi |
| Flambeau River near BruceRiver gauge, Flambeau River | 665 cfs | Low | +129 cfs | 42 mi |
| Chippewa River near BruceRiver gauge, Chippewa River | 400 cfs | Very low | −25.0 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 Hay River at Wheeler today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 07:00 PM CDT, the water level was 3.63 ft. Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Hay River at Wheeler rising or falling?
Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Hay River at Wheeler normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Hay River at Wheeler?
The highest level on record is 15.04 ft on March 31, 1967.
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:05368000(Agency page)- Coordinates
45.04774, -91.91101(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 | 3.63 ft | 2026-10-19 00:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 226 cfs | 2026-10-19 00:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Hay River at Wheeler (usgs:05368000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/wisconsin/hay-river-at-wheeler
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