Oconto River near Gillett water level

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

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Below flood stage

Water level

1.09ft Down 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 04:30 AM CDT (15 min ago)

Flow: 371 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

The Oconto River near Gillett is at 1.09 ft, in the normal range.

It is 6.41 ft below the flood stage of 7.50 ft.

It has dropped 0.07 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 1.02 ft and 1.20 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: 11.20 ftApril 10, 1922

Floating and fishing near Oconto River near Gillett

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

Flood stage here is 7.50 ft, 6.41 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

13.00 ft: The Highway BB and Highway 32 bridges may be impacted by high water.
11.50 ft: Water touches the lowest portion of the Highway BB bridge and the Highway 32 bridge. Sportsmans Park in the town of Pulcifer is flooded.
7.50 ft: There is widespread flooding of lowland and agricultural land. Water spreads into Sportsmans Park in the town of Pulcifer. Water approaches homes downstream of the gauge southwest of Gillett.
6.50 ft: Water approaches homes just upstream of the Highway 32 bridge. Widespread lowland flooding is occurring. A river walkway in Suring may be flooded.
4.50 ft: There is minor lowland flooding in the Gillett vicinity. Minor lowland flooding may also be affecting upstream areas toward Suring.
1.09 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	11.20 ft	April 10, 1922
2	10.50 ft	March 15, 1953
3	9.95 ft	April 2, 1952
4	9.08 ft	March 10, 1973
5	8.20 ft	April 16, 1991
6	7.54 ft	April 19, 2019
7	7.43 ft	January 2, 1993
8	7.42 ft	November 8, 1992
9	6.98 ft	March 16, 1990
10	6.23 ft	March 31, 2020

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:16 AM Sunset 06:02 PM Daylight 10 hr, 46 min First quarter 67%

Map

Other gauges on the Oconto River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Oconto River near OcontoRiver gauge, Oconto River	4.46 ft	Below flood stage	−0.18 ft	15 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Wolf River near ShawanoRiver gauge, Wolf River	8.04 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	16 mi
Embarrass River near EmbarrassRiver gauge, Embarrass River	3.15 ft	Below flood stage	−0.29 ft	23 mi
Duck Creek near HowardRiver gauge, Duck Creek	11.63 ft	Below flood stage	−0.09 ft	24 mi
Silver Creek at Florist Drive at OneidaRiver gauge, Silver Creek	0.5 cfs	Normal	+0.4 cfs	27 mi
Red River at Morgan Road near MorganRiver gauge, Red River	5.88 ft	Below flood stage	−0.06 ft	27 mi
Fox River at Oil Tank Depot at Green BayRiver gauge, Fox River	579.39 ft	Below flood stage	+0.07 ft	27 mi
Dutchman Creek at Hansen Road at AshwaubenonRiver gauge, Dutchman Creek	0.7 cfs	Low	−0.5 cfs	28 mi
Dutchman Creek at Cyrus St near AshwaubenonRiver gauge, Dutchman Creek	2.1 cfs	Normal	±0	29 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Oconto River near Gillett?

The official flood stage is 7.50 ft. The level is currently 6.41 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 Oconto River near Gillett today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 04:30 AM CDT, the water level was 1.09 ft. Down 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Oconto River near Gillett rising or falling?

Down 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Oconto River near Gillett normal?

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

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

The highest level on record is 11.20 ft on April 10, 1922.

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:04071000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 44.86500, -88.30000 (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	1.09 ft	2026-10-20 09:30	Provisional
Flow	371 cfs	2026-10-20 09:30	Provisional

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