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SwedenOconto River near Oconto water level
River gauge, Oconto River, Wisconsin, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 388 cfs
- Water temperature
- 51 °F
History
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Oconto River near Oconto, where the gauge shows 4.43 ft.
It is 4.57 ft below the flood stage of 9.00 ft.
It is still going down, by 0.12 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 4.35 ft – 4.66 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 51 °F.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 14.51 ftApril 15, 1986
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
For reference, flood stage is 9.00 ft.
What happens at each level
- 16.00 ft
- About a foot of water is likely covering Highway 41 in the city of Oconto adjacent to the river.
- 15.00 ft
- Water begins to spread over Highway 41 adjacent to the river in Oconto. Widespread agricultural flooding is occurring.
- 14.50 ft
- In the city of Oconto water reaches the intersection of Park Avenue and Adams Street. Widespread agricultural land and lowland is flooded.
- 14.00 ft
- Water reaches portions of Adams Street and Pecor Street near the Cruisers buildings. Widespread flooding is occurring over agricultural land and lowland.
- 13.00 ft
- A campground and park are under several feet of water. Water approaches homes on Farnsworth Street and Holtwood Way. There is widespread moderate flooding of lowland and agricultural land.
- 11.00 ft
- Up to 2 feet of water is covering a campground in Oconto. Floodwaters begin to reach city streets adjacent to the river.
- 10.00 ft
- Up to a foot of water surrounds structures in a campground in the City of Oconto.
- 9.00 ft
- Floodwaters begin to spread into a public campground in the City of Oconto. Water approaches the backyards of several homes along the river in Oconto and there is widespread lowland flooding.
- 8.50 ft
- Floodwaters mainly impact wooded lowland. Water approaches structures in a public campground in the City of Oconto.
- 7.00 ft
- Water approaches a public campground in the City of Oconto and there is flooding of lowland.
- 4.43 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: < 5 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14.51 ft | April 15, 1986 |
| 2 | 13.24 ft | March 29, 2004 |
| 3 | 11.89 ft | April 19, 2019 |
| 4 | 11.51 ft | April 14, 2026 |
| 5 | 11.24 ft | March 13, 1990 |
| 6 | 10.91 ft | March 28, 1989 |
| 7 | 10.73 ft | March 29, 2020 |
| 8 | 10.51 ft | May 7, 2023 |
| 9 | 10.47 ft | March 31, 1998 |
| 10 | 10.22 ft | April 17, 2003 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Oconto River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oconto River near GillettRiver gauge, Oconto River | 1.10 ft | Below flood stage | −0.08 ft | 15 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peshtigo River at PeshtigoRiver gauge, Peshtigo River | 1.69 ft | Below flood stage | −0.20 ft | 17 mi |
| Peshtigo River at PorterfieldRiver gauge, Peshtigo River | 8.13 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 21 mi |
| Fox River at Oil Tank Depot at Green BayRiver gauge, Fox River | 579.39 ft | Below flood stage | +0.07 ft | 23 mi |
| Duck Creek near HowardRiver gauge, Duck Creek | 11.66 ft | Below flood stage | −0.08 ft | 24 mi |
| Dutchman Creek at Hansen Road at AshwaubenonRiver gauge, Dutchman Creek | 0.8 cfs | Low | −0.6 cfs | 27 mi |
| Silver Creek at Florist Drive at OneidaRiver gauge, Silver Creek | 0.5 cfs | Normal | +0.5 cfs | 27 mi |
| Dutchman Creek at Cyrus St near AshwaubenonRiver gauge, Dutchman Creek | 1.8 cfs | Normal | −0.6 cfs | 28 mi |
| Wolf River near ShawanoRiver gauge, Wolf River | 8.03 ft | Below flood stage | −0.07 ft | 31 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Oconto River near Oconto?
The official flood stage is 9.00 ft. The level is currently 4.57 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 Oconto today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 10:00 PM CDT, the water level was 4.43 ft. Down 0.12 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Oconto River near Oconto rising or falling?
Down 0.12 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Oconto River near Oconto 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 Oconto?
The highest level on record is 14.51 ft on April 15, 1986.
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:04071765(Agency page)- Coordinates
44.86056, -87.98389(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 | 4.43 ft | 2026-10-20 03:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 388 cfs | 2026-10-20 03:00 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 51 °F | 2026-10-20 03:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Oconto River near Oconto (usgs:04071765). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/wisconsin/oconto-river-near-oconto
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