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SwedenPecatonica River at Martintown water level
River gauge, Pecatonica River, Wisconsin, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 929 cfs
History
What this means
The Pecatonica River at Martintown is at 6.78 ft, in the normal range.
It is 6.72 ft below the flood stage of 13.50 ft.
It has dropped 0.13 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 2.75 ft and 6.91 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
- 22.41 ftMarch 16, 2019
Floating and fishing near Pecatonica River at Martintown
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 13.50 ft, 6.72 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 24.00 ft
- Some homes in the Martintown area have floodwaters in their first floors sustaining major damage. Martintown Road and West River Road are flooded. Upstream in Browntown, Hwy 11, Highway MM and West Indies Road are flooded. Highway 73 is flooded about 1 mile downstream in Winslow Illinois.
- 23.00 ft
- Some homes in the Martintown area have floodwaters in their first floors sustaining major damage. Martintown Road and West River Road in Martintown are flooded. Upstream in Browntown, Hwy 11, Highway MM and West Indies Road are flooded. Highway 73 downstream in Winslow Illinois is flooded.
- 22.00 ft
- Some homes in the Martintown area have floodwaters in their basements and first floors sustaining major damage. Martintown Road and West River Road in Martintown are flooded. Upstream in Browntown, Hwy 11, Highway MM and West Indies Road are flooded. Highway 73 about 1 mile downstream in Winslow Illinois is flooded.
- 21.00 ft
- Some homes in the Martintown area have floodwaters in their basements and first floors. Martintown Road and West River Road in the Martintown area are flooded. Hwy 11, Highway MM and West Indies Road upstream in Browntown are flooded. Highway 73 about 1 mile downstream in Winslow Illinois is flooded.
- 19.50 ft
- Some homes in Martintown area have floodwaters in their basements and first floors, Highways MM and West Indies Road upstream in the Browntown area are flooded. Martintown Road and West River Road in Martintown are flooded as is Highway 73 about 1 mile downstream in Winslow Illinois.
- 18.50 ft
- Some homes in the Martintown area have floodwaters in their basements and first floors. Martintown Road and West River Road are flooded. Upstream in Browntown, Highway MM and West Indies Road are flooded. About 1 mile downstream in Winslow, Illinois, Highway 73 is flooded.
- 18.00 ft
- Floodwaters are in the basements of some homes in the Martintown area. Martintown Road and West River Road are flooded. Upstream in Browntown, Highway MM and West Indies Road are flooded. About 1 mile downstream in Winslow, Illinois, Highway 73 is flooded.
- 17.50 ft
- Floodwaters are in the back years of some homes in the Martintown area. Martintown Road and West River Road are flooded. Upstream in Browntown, Highway MM and West Indies Road are flooded. About 1 mile downstream in Winslow Illinois, Highway 73 is flooded.
- 16.50 ft
- Floodwaters are in the back yards of some homes in Martintown. Floodwaters affect Martintown Road and West River Road in the Martintown area. Upstream in Browntown, floodwaters affect Highway MM and West Indies Road.
- 16.00 ft
- Floodwaters are in the back yard of at least one home in Martintown. Floodwaters affect Martintown Road and West River Road in the Martintown area. Upstream in Browntown, floodwaters affect Highway MM and West Indies Road.
- 13.50 ft
- Floodwaters affect Martintown Road and West River Road in the Martintown area. Upstream in Browntown, floodwaters affect highway MM and West Indies Road.
- 13.00 ft
- Tillable farmland is flooded.
- 6.78 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: 18 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22.41 ft | March 16, 2019 |
| 2 | 21.46 ft | July 1, 1969 |
| 3 | 20.98 ft | July 1, 1990 |
| 4 | 20.80 ft | March 27, 1916 |
| 5 | 20.57 ft | March 24, 1975 |
| 6 | 20.36 ft | July 8, 1993 |
| 7 | 20.24 ft | February 29, 1948 |
| 8 | 20.23 ft | April 3, 1959 |
| 9 | 20.16 ft | February 23, 2018 |
| 10 | 19.94 ft | March 4, 1965 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Pecatonica River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pecatonica River at DarlingtonRiver gauge, Pecatonica River | 3.40 ft | Below flood stage | −0.14 ft | 20 mi |
| Pecatonica River at FreeportRiver gauge, Pecatonica River | 6.06 ft | Normal | +0.11 ft | 17 mi |
| Pecatonica River near ShirlandRiver gauge, Pecatonica River | 6.21 ft | Normal | +0.08 ft | 32 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Branch Pecatonica River near BlanchardvilleRiver gauge, East Branch Pecatonica River | 5.11 ft | Below flood stage | −0.06 ft | 19 mi |
| Sugar River near BrodheadRiver gauge, Sugar River | 1.54 ft | Below flood stage | −0.20 ft | 22 mi |
| Apple River near HanoverRiver gauge, Apple River | 4.26 ft | High | −0.01 ft | 30 mi |
| Sugar River near VeronaRiver gauge, Sugar River | 44.6 cfs | Low | +1.0 cfs | 33 mi |
| Badger Mill Creek at VeronaRiver gauge, Badger Mill Creek | 9.3 cfs | Normal | −0.3 cfs | 35 mi |
| Sinsinawa River near MenomineeRiver gauge, Sinsinawa River | 4.77 ft | Normal | ±0 | 35 mi |
| Rock River at RocktonRiver gauge, Rock River | 5.26 ft | High | −0.04 ft | 37 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Pecatonica River at Martintown?
The official flood stage is 13.50 ft. The level is currently 6.72 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 Pecatonica River at Martintown today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 12:00 AM CDT, the water level was 6.78 ft. Down 0.13 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Pecatonica River at Martintown rising or falling?
Down 0.13 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Pecatonica River at Martintown normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Pecatonica River at Martintown?
The highest level on record is 22.41 ft on March 16, 2019.
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:05434500(Agency page)- Coordinates
42.51000, -89.80139(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 | 6.78 ft | 2026-10-19 05:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 929 cfs | 2026-10-19 05:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Pecatonica River at Martintown (usgs:05434500). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/wisconsin/pecatonica-river-at-martintown
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