Red River at Morgan Road near Morgan water level

Name: Red River at Morgan Road near Morgan water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Red River, Wisconsin, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

5.87ft Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 10:00 AM CDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 125 cfs
Water temperature: 46 °F

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

The gauge at Red River at Morgan Road near Morgan reads 5.87 ft, a normal level.

It is 5.13 ft below the flood stage of 11.00 ft.

The level is falling, down 0.05 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 5.87 ft and 6.14 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The water temperature at the gauge is 46 °F.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 9.00 ftApril 18, 2019

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 11.00 ft, still 5.13 ft away.

What happens at each level

17.00 ft: Several feet of water is surrounding homes along the river. Flooding affects may be occurring downstream in the Upper Red Lake area in Gresham.
15.00 ft: Floodwaters are surrounding some homes along the river. West Town Hall Road is likely closed.
12.00 ft: Floodwaters may approach portions of West Town Hall Road near the gauge.
11.00 ft: There is widespread flooding of wooded lowland.
9.00 ft: There is minor flooding in wooded lowland areas.
5.87 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	9.00 ft	April 18, 2019
2	8.88 ft	June 18, 1996
3	8.64 ft	March 29, 2004
4	8.19 ft	April 6, 1997
5	8.18 ft	April 12, 2011
6	8.13 ft	March 17, 2016
7	8.11 ft	June 20, 1993
8	8.02 ft	March 29, 2020
9	8.01 ft	May 2, 2002
10	7.93 ft	August 14, 1995

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:18 AM Sunset 06:04 PM Daylight 10 hr, 46 min Waxing gibbous 69%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Wolf River near ShawanoRiver gauge, Wolf River	8.02 ft	Below flood stage	−0.05 ft	12 mi
Embarrass River near EmbarrassRiver gauge, Embarrass River	3.16 ft	Below flood stage	−0.14 ft	13 mi
Wolf River at LangladeRiver gauge, Wolf River	7.63 ft	Below flood stage	−0.04 ft	21 mi
Oconto River near GillettRiver gauge, Oconto River	1.08 ft	Below flood stage	−0.06 ft	27 mi
Eau Claire River at KellyRiver gauge, Eau Claire River	0.48 ft	Below flood stage	−0.04 ft	35 mi
Wolf River at New LondonRiver gauge, Wolf River	3.58 ft	Below flood stage	+0.03 ft	35 mi
Tomorrow River near NelsonvilleRiver gauge, Tomorrow River	31.6 cfs	Normal	−1.2 cfs	35 mi
Wisconsin River at RothschildRiver gauge, Wisconsin River	13.23 ft	Below flood stage	+0.23 ft	39 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Red River at Morgan Road near Morgan?

The official flood stage is 11.00 ft. The level is currently 5.13 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 Red River at Morgan Road near Morgan today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 10:00 AM CDT, the water level was 5.87 ft. Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Red River at Morgan Road near Morgan rising or falling?

Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Red River at Morgan Road near Morgan normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Red River at Morgan Road near Morgan?

The highest level on record is 9.00 ft on April 18, 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:04077630 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 44.89803, -88.84427 (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	5.87 ft	2026-10-20 15:00	Provisional
Flow	125 cfs	2026-10-20 15:00	Provisional
Water temperature	46 °F	2026-10-20 15:00	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Red River at Morgan Road near Morgan (usgs:04077630). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/wisconsin/red-river-at-morgan-road-near-morgan

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