Lincoln Creek @ Sherman Boulevard at Milwaukee water level
River gauge, Lincoln Creek @ Sherman Boulevard, Wisconsin, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 1.6 cfs
History
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Lincoln Creek @ Sherman Boulevard at Milwaukee, where the gauge shows 3.55 ft.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 3.54 ft – 3.88 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
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee River at MilwaukeeRiver gauge, Milwaukee River | 1.18 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 2.9 mi |
| Menomonee River at WauwatosaRiver gauge, Menomonee River | 1.82 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 3.9 mi |
| Honey Creek at WauwatosaRiver gauge, Honey Creek | 2.3 cfs | Normal | −0.4 cfs | 4.1 mi |
| Little Menomonee River at MilwaukeeRiver gauge, Little Menomonee River | 1.0 cfs | Low | −0.4 cfs | 4.3 mi |
| Menomonee River at 16th Street at MilwaukeeRiver gauge, Menomonee River | 423 cfs | Very high | +296 cfs | 4.7 mi |
| Underwood Creek at WauwatosaRiver gauge, Underwood Creek | 5.2 cfs | Normal | −0.3 cfs | 4.9 mi |
| Kinnickinnic River @ S. 11th Street @ MilwaukeeRiver gauge | 5.96 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 7 mi |
| Little Menomonee River near FreistadtRiver gauge, Little Menomonee River | 4.4 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 8 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 Lincoln Creek @ Sherman Boulevard at Milwaukee today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 03:00 PM CDT, the water level was 3.55 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Lincoln Creek @ Sherman Boulevard at Milwaukee rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Lincoln Creek @ Sherman Boulevard at Milwaukee normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
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:040869416(Agency page)- Coordinates
43.09714, -87.96725(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 | 3.55 ft | 2026-10-20 20:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 1.6 cfs | 2026-10-20 20:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Lincoln Creek @ Sherman Boulevard at Milwaukee (usgs:040869416). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/wisconsin/lincoln-creek-sherman-boulevard-at-milwaukee
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