Kewaunee River near Kewaunee water level

Name: Kewaunee River near Kewaunee water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Kewaunee River, Wisconsin, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

8.85ft Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 04:00 AM CDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 33.3 cfs
Water temperature: 50 °F

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

The Kewaunee River near Kewaunee is at 8.85 ft, in the normal range.

It is 5.15 ft below the flood stage of 14.00 ft.

It has dropped 0.04 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 8.85 ft and 9.08 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 50 °F.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 19.16 ftMarch 15, 2019

Floating and fishing near Kewaunee River near Kewaunee

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 14.00 ft, 5.15 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

18.00 ft: County Road F is impacted along with Ransom Moore Lane. Water levels may also be covering portions of County Road C.
16.00 ft: Water is covering portions of County Road F and Ransom Moor Lane.
15.50 ft: Water is approaching or partially covering County Road F and Ransom Moore Lane. Faster flow upstream along with debris in the river may produce localized flooding adjacent to the river.
14.00 ft: Water approaches Ransom Moore Lane near highway FF. Streamflow upstream may become faster due to increasing elevation as well as localized flooding.
12.00 ft: There is minor lowland flooding.
8.85 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	19.16 ft	March 15, 2019
2	17.20 ft	March 15, 2019
3	16.03 ft	March 30, 1960
4	16.00 ft	June 23, 1990
5	15.60 ft	March 14, 2007
6	15.21 ft	April 15, 2026
7	14.83 ft	April 1, 2023
8	14.42 ft	July 6, 1993
9	14.30 ft	June 18, 1996
10	14.10 ft	December 15, 2015

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:12 AM Sunset 05:59 PM Daylight 10 hr, 47 min First quarter 67%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Fox River at Oil Tank Depot at Green BayRiver gauge, Fox River	579.39 ft	Below flood stage	+0.07 ft	23 mi
Manitowoc River at ManitowocRiver gauge, Manitowoc River	4.81 ft	Below flood stage	−0.05 ft	26 mi
Dutchman Creek at Hansen Road at AshwaubenonRiver gauge, Dutchman Creek	0.7 cfs	Low	−0.5 cfs	26 mi
East River @ Cnty Trunk Highway Zz near GreenleafRiver gauge, East River @ Cnty Trunk Highway Zz	4.60 ft	Below flood stage	−0.10 ft	27 mi
Ashwaubenon Creek near Little RapidsRiver gauge, Ashwaubenon Creek	1.9 cfs	Normal	−0.8 cfs	28 mi
Duck Creek near HowardRiver gauge, Duck Creek	11.63 ft	Below flood stage	−0.09 ft	29 mi
Dutchman Creek at Cyrus St near AshwaubenonRiver gauge, Dutchman Creek	2.1 cfs	Normal	±0	29 mi
Glri East River Tile 1 near GreenleafCanal gauge, Glri East River Tile 1	0.0 cfs	Normal	±0	29 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Kewaunee River near Kewaunee?

The official flood stage is 14.00 ft. The level is currently 5.15 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 Kewaunee River near Kewaunee today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 04:00 AM CDT, the water level was 8.85 ft. Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Kewaunee River near Kewaunee rising or falling?

Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Kewaunee River near Kewaunee normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Kewaunee River near Kewaunee?

The highest level on record is 19.16 ft on March 15, 2019.

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:04085200 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 44.45833, -87.55647 (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	8.85 ft	2026-10-20 09:00	Provisional
Flow	33.3 cfs	2026-10-20 09:00	Provisional
Water temperature	50 °F	2026-10-20 09:00	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Kewaunee River near Kewaunee (usgs:04085200). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/wisconsin/kewaunee-river-near-kewaunee

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