Nivelmap
EN

How to read levelsSources and methods

North America

Western Europe

Central Europe

Mediterranean

Nordic countries

Menomonee River at Wauwatosa water level

River gauge, Menomonee River, Wisconsin, United States

Directions

Below flood stage

Water level

1.86ft Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours

Flow
51.1 cfs
0 10 20 Highest onrecord 18.63 ft Minor floodstage 11.00 ft

History

1.92.02.1ftOct 16Oct 16Oct 17Oct 18Oct 191.92.02.1ftOct 16Oct 17Oct 19
Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Menomonee River at Wauwatosa, where the gauge shows 1.86 ft.

It is 9.14 ft below the flood stage of 11.00 ft.

It is still going down, by 0.04 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 1.85 ft – 2.30 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
18.63 ftJune 21, 1997

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

For reference, flood stage is 11.00 ft.

What happens at each level

19.00 ft
Parts of Men. River Parkway flood with moving water. Parkway homes flood near Burleigh. Roads, homes flood along N Parkside Dr. Water hits RR bridge in Tosa Village impacting roads, structures. Water over RR bridge south of W Canal St and under I 175 / Stadium Freeway impacting structures on W State St and N 47th St. N Met to Wee Ln, North Ave, River Pkway flood. Flowing water Harwood Ave and Oak Leaf Trail near the RR tracks, across W Chestnut St, N 70th St N 68th St. Flowing water in Hart, Hoyt parks.
18.00 ft
Parts of Men. River Parkway flood with moving water. Homes along parkway flood near Burleigh. Roads, homes flood along N Parkside Dr. Water hits RR bridge in Tosa Village impacting roads, structures. Water over RR bridges south of W Canal St and under I 175 / Stadium Freeway impacting structures on W State St and N 47th St. N Met to Wee Ln, North Ave, River Pkway flood. Flowing water Harwood Ave and Oak Leaf Trail near RR tracks, across W Chestnut St, N 70th St, N 68th St. Flowing water in Hart, Hoyt parks.
17.00 ft
Parts of Men. River Parkway flooded with moving water. Parkway homes flood near Burleigh. N Parkside Dr impacted. Water hits RR bridge in Tosa Village impacting roads and structures. Water over RR bridges near W Canal St and under I 175 / Stadium Freeway impacting structures on W State St and N 47th St. N Met to Wee Ln, North Ave, River Pkwy floods. Flowing water across Harwood Ave and Oak Leaf Trail near the railroad tracks, across W Chestnut St, N 70th St, N 68t St. Flowing water in Hart, Hoyt parks.
15.00 ft
Parts of the Men. River Parkway flooded with moving water. Parkway homes surrounded by water near Burleigh. Water hits RR bridge in Tosa Village impacting roads and structures. Water up to RR bridge under I 175 / Stadium Freeway, approaches structures on W State St and N 47th St. N Met to Wee Ln, North Ave, River Pkway flood. Flowing water Harwood Ave and Oak Leaf Trail near RR tracks and across W Chestnut St and N 70th St, N68th St. Water hits RR bridges north of W Canal St. Flowing water Hart, Hoyt parks.
14.00 ft
Parts of the Menomonee River Parkway flooded with moving water. Homes and roads along parkway surrounded by water near Burleigh. Water hits RR bridge in Tosa Village. Water up to RR bridge under I 175 / Stadium Freeway and approaches structures on W State St and N 47th St. N Met to Wee Ln, N Ave, River Parkway floods. Flowing water Harwood Ave / Oak Leaf Trail near RR tracks. Water flows across W Chestnut St, N 68th St, N 70th St. Water hits RR bridges north of W Canal St. Flowing water in Hart, Hoyt parks.
13.00 ft
Parts of the Menomonee River Parkway are flooded approaching or impacting homes, mainly near Burleigh. Water approaching bottom of railroad bridges in downtown Wauwautosa. Water impacts Harwood Ave and the Oak Leaf Trail near the railroad tracks. Water impacts W Chestnut St. Hart Park flooded. Flooding in Hart and Hoyt parks.
12.00 ft
Water impacts the Oak Leaf Trail, Hoyt and Hart Parks.
11.00 ft
The river is well out of its banks and flooding surrounding parks and lowland.
10.00 ft
There is minor park and lowland flooding.
9.00 ft
There is minor park and lowland flooding.
8.00 ft
There is minor park and lowland flooding.
1.86 ft
Right now

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

Highest crests on record

RankLevelDate
118.63 ftJune 21, 1997
218.30 ftAugust 6, 1998
315.68 ftJune 7, 2008
415.34 ftJune 19, 2009
514.65 ftJuly 22, 2010
614.54 ftAugust 10, 2025
713.95 ftJuly 15, 2010
813.92 ftApril 21, 1973
913.13 ftAugust 6, 1986
1013.00 ftJuly 21, 1999

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:11 AM Sunset 06:04 PM Daylight 10 hr, 53 min First quarter 61%

Map

Other gauges on the Menomonee River

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Menomonee River at Menomonee FallsRiver gauge, Menomonee River 3.32 ft Below flood stage −0.08 ft 10 mi
Menomonee River at 16th Street at MilwaukeeRiver gauge, Menomonee River 127 cfs Normal −1.0 cfs 3.4 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Honey Creek at WauwatosaRiver gauge, Honey Creek 2.8 cfs Normal +0.7 cfs 0.3 mi
Underwood Creek at WauwatosaRiver gauge, Underwood Creek 5.6 cfs Normal −0.3 cfs 2.4 mi
Lincoln Creek @ Sherman Boulevard at MilwaukeeRiver gauge, Lincoln Creek @ Sherman Boulevard 1.5 cfs Normal ±0 3.9 mi
Kinnickinnic River @ S. 11th Street @ MilwaukeeRiver gauge 5.96 ft Below flood stage +0.01 ft 5.0 mi
Little Menomonee River at MilwaukeeRiver gauge, Little Menomonee River 1.5 cfs Low −0.4 cfs 5.8 mi
Milwaukee River at MilwaukeeRiver gauge, Milwaukee River 1.21 ft Below flood stage −0.05 ft 5.9 mi
Root River at Grange Avenue at GreendaleRiver gauge, Root River 5.0 cfs Normal −0.2 cfs 7 mi
Wilson Park Creek @ Gmia Outfall 7 @ MilwaukeeRiver gauge 0.7 cfs Normal −0.1 cfs 8 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Menomonee River at Wauwatosa?

The official flood stage is 11.00 ft. The level is currently 9.14 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 Menomonee River at Wauwatosa today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 02:00 PM CDT, the water level was 1.86 ft. Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Menomonee River at Wauwatosa rising or falling?

Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Menomonee River at Wauwatosa normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Menomonee River at Wauwatosa?

The highest level on record is 18.63 ft on June 21, 1997.

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:04087120 (Agency page)
Coordinates
43.04556, -87.99972 (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

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 1.86 ft 2026-10-19 19:00 Provisional
Flow 51.1 cfs 2026-10-19 19:00 Provisional

Download

Embed this gauge

Add a live card for this gauge to your website. It updates on its own and links back here.

How to cite

U.S. Geological Survey: Menomonee River at Wauwatosa (usgs:04087120). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/wisconsin/menomonee-river-at-wauwatosa

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