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SwedenPeshtigo River near Wabeno water level
River gauge, Peshtigo River, Wisconsin, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 224 cfs
History
What this means
The gauge at Peshtigo River near Wabeno reads 4.00 ft, a normal level.
It is 5.00 ft below the flood stage of 9.00 ft.
The level is falling, down 0.04 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 4.00 ft and 4.08 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
- 8.38 ftApril 18, 2023
What the stage means on the water
A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.
The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 9.00 ft, still 5.00 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 12.00 ft
- Flows are likely very fast. Water is nearing the bottom of the Highway C bridge. Some structures along the river are likely surrounded by several feet of water.
- 11.00 ft
- Floodwater is surrounding structures downstream of the Highway C bridge.
- 9.00 ft
- Water rises to backyards of area homes.
- 6.50 ft
- There is minor lowland flooding.
- 6.00 ft
- Rapids upstream can be very dangerous due to debris from sides of the river working through the various rapids.
- 5.00 ft
- Ideal stage for rafting for this section of the river is between 5.0 and 5.5 feet.
- 4.00 ft
- Right now
- 3.80 ft
- Water stages are so low that stretches of river are walked through. This stage compares to a staff gage reading on the Highway C bridge at minus 0.2 feet.
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8.38 ft | April 18, 2023 |
| 2 | 7.26 ft | April 21, 2019 |
| 3 | 7.17 ft | April 17, 2002 |
| 4 | 6.98 ft | June 14, 2017 |
| 5 | 6.87 ft | April 22, 2008 |
| 6 | 6.80 ft | April 5, 2020 |
| 7 | 6.68 ft | May 2, 2013 |
| 8 | 6.50 ft | April 13, 2001 |
| 9 | 6.38 ft | June 24, 2011 |
| 10 | 6.26 ft | May 29, 2015 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Peshtigo River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peshtigo River at PorterfieldRiver gauge, Peshtigo River | 8.13 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 30 mi |
| Peshtigo River at PeshtigoRiver gauge, Peshtigo River | 1.72 ft | Below flood stage | −0.11 ft | 36 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pike River at AmbergRiver gauge, Pike River | 2.58 ft | Below flood stage | +0.04 ft | 17 mi |
| Wolf River at LangladeRiver gauge, Wolf River | 7.64 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 25 mi |
| Menominee River at White Rapids Dam near BanatRiver gauge, Menominee River | 6.63 ft | Below flood stage | −0.19 ft | 25 mi |
| Popple River near FenceRiver gauge, Popple River | 2.07 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 27 mi |
| Menominee River below Pemene Creek near PembineRiver gauge, Menominee River | 7.25 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 28 mi |
| Menominee River at KossRiver gauge, Menominee River | 9.98 ft | Below flood stage | −0.17 ft | 29 mi |
| Menominee River at NiagaraRiver gauge, Menominee River | 5.18 ft | Below flood stage | −0.11 ft | 31 mi |
| Pine River below Pine R Powerplant near FlorenceRiver gauge, Pine River | 2.08 ft | Below flood stage | −0.09 ft | 31 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Peshtigo River near Wabeno?
The official flood stage is 9.00 ft. The level is currently 5.00 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 Peshtigo River near Wabeno today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 04:00 AM CDT, the water level was 4.00 ft. Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Peshtigo River near Wabeno rising or falling?
Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Peshtigo River near Wabeno normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Peshtigo River near Wabeno?
The highest level on record is 8.38 ft on April 18, 2023.
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:04067958(Agency page)- Coordinates
45.38774, -88.30511(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 | 4.00 ft | 2026-10-20 09:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 224 cfs | 2026-10-20 09:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Peshtigo River near Wabeno (usgs:04067958). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/wisconsin/peshtigo-river-near-wabeno
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