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SwedenLittle Menomonee River near Freistadt water level
River gauge, Little Menomonee River, Wisconsin, United States
Right now
High for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 4.6 cfs
History
What this means
High water at Little Menomonee River near Freistadt: the latest reading is 2.24 ft, above normal for mid-October.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 2.23 ft – 2.40 ft.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Paddling and fishing conditions
Above-normal flows push fish to the edges and make wading risky. Wait for the river to drop and clear.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Little Menomonee River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Menomonee River at MilwaukeeRiver gauge, Little Menomonee River | 1.1 cfs | Low | −0.4 cfs | 5.7 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Menomonee River at Menomonee FallsRiver gauge, Menomonee River | 3.26 ft | Below flood stage | −0.06 ft | 4.0 mi |
| Milwaukee River near CedarburgRiver gauge, Milwaukee River | 6.54 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 7 mi |
| Lincoln Creek @ Sherman Boulevard at MilwaukeeRiver gauge, Lincoln Creek @ Sherman Boulevard | 1.4 cfs | Low | −0.1 cfs | 8 mi |
| Cedar Creek near CedarburgRiver gauge, Cedar Creek | 5.90 ft | Below flood stage | −0.09 ft | 9 mi |
| Milwaukee River at MilwaukeeRiver gauge, Milwaukee River | 1.19 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 10 mi |
| Underwood Creek at WauwatosaRiver gauge, Underwood Creek | 5.2 cfs | Normal | −0.4 cfs | 11 mi |
| Menomonee River at WauwatosaRiver gauge, Menomonee River | 1.82 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 11 mi |
| Honey Creek at WauwatosaRiver gauge, Honey Creek | 1.8 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 11 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 Little Menomonee River near Freistadt today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 12:00 PM CDT, the water level was 2.24 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Little Menomonee River near Freistadt rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Little Menomonee River near Freistadt normal?
High 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:04087050(Agency page)- Coordinates
43.20667, -88.03842(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 | 2.24 ft | 2026-10-20 17:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 4.6 cfs | 2026-10-20 17:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Little Menomonee River near Freistadt (usgs:04087050). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/wisconsin/little-menomonee-river-near-freistadt
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