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Rock River at Fort Atkinson water level

River gauge, Rock River, Wisconsin, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

11.53ft Down 0.14 ft over the last 24 hours

Flow
1,590 cfs
15 20 Highest onrecord 20.90 ft Minor floodstage 16.00 ft

History

11.611.7ftOct 16Oct 16Oct 17Oct 18Oct 1911.611.7ftOct 16Oct 17Oct 19
Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Rock River at Fort Atkinson, where the gauge shows 11.53 ft.

It is 4.47 ft below the flood stage of 16.00 ft.

It is still going down, by 0.14 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 11.52 ft – 11.79 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
20.90 ftJune 15, 2008

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

For reference, flood stage is 16.00 ft.

What happens at each level

20.00 ft
Numerous roads are flooded: Highway 106 and North Shore Road southwest of Fort Atkinson, Sinnissippi Dr, Fox Hill Rd, Bark River Rd from Kutz Rd to Rock River Rd, Ralph Rd, etc. Water may cover Hwy 106 east of city. Rock River Road is flooded. Water surrounds some homes and businesses near the river along Highway 106 and at the end of Vets Lane near the intersection of Highway 106 and Blackhawk Island Road. There is widespread agricultural land flooding east of Fort Atkinson along Highway 106.
18.50 ft
Numerous roads are flooded and closed in the Fort Atkinson area, including Rock River Road about 1 mile east of Fort Atkinson, Sinnissipi Drive, Ralph Rd, Bark River Road from Kutz Road to Rock River Road. Water surrounds some homes and businesses close to the river at the end of Vets Lane southwest of Fort Atkinson near the intersection of Highway 106 and Blackhawk Island Road.
17.50 ft
Floodwaters partially cover low spots on Highway 106 near Rock River Park. A riverside walkway near South Water Street in downtown Fort Atkinson is closed. A few homes and businesses are surrounded by water at the end of Vets lane near the intersection of Highway 106 and Blackhawk Island Road about 1 mile southwest of Fort Atkinson. North Shore Road about 1 mile southwest of Fort Atkinson is closed. Ralph Rd impacted. Floodwaters cover fields on the east side of Fort Atkinson.
17.00 ft
Water surrounds a few homes and business at the end of Vets Lane and Rock River Rd. Flooded roads: Sinissippi Drive, Vets Ln, Fox Hill Rd, Bark River Road from Kutz Road to Rock River Road, Rock River Rd from Milwaukee Ave E to Hwy 106, North Shore Rd, Ralph Rd. The river walkway in Fort Atkinson, Mechanic St boat launch, parking lot of Purdy St, yards along E Milwaukee Ave, yards northern end of Rock River Rd, yards on Rodgers St flood. Water backs up Bark River into Nature Park and parking lot.
16.50 ft
In the Fort Atkinson area, the following roads are impacted: Sinnissippi Drive, Bark River Road from Kutz Road to Rock River Road and E Milwaukee Ave, and Rock River Road from Highway 106 to the Fort Atkinson city limits. Water is in park land near the river in Fort Atkinson.
16.00 ft
Floodwaters affect some park land and boat launches.
14.50 ft
Water overflows the lowest river banks in Fort Atkinson flooding low lying land adjacent to the river.
11.53 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 %.

RankLevelDate
120.90 ftJune 15, 2008
218.12 ftApril 22, 2013
317.40 ftApril 20, 2026
417.40 ftSeptember 11, 2018
517.33 ftApril 16, 2008
617.29 ftJune 5, 2004
717.22 ftMarch 24, 2019
817.04 ftSeptember 7, 2018
916.97 ftApril 1, 2009
1016.89 ftJuly 29, 2010

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:14 AM Sunset 06:08 PM Daylight 10 hr, 54 min First quarter 61%

Map

Other gauges on the Rock River

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Rock River at HoriconRiver gauge, Rock River 257 cfs Normal +46.0 cfs 38 mi
Rock River at Tweedy St. at HustisfordRiver gauge, Rock River 7.95 ft No reference yet +0.03 ft 31 mi
Rock River near LebanonRiver gauge, Rock River 7.09 ft Very high ±0 27 mi
Rock River at WatertownRiver gauge, Rock River 2.38 ft Below flood stage +0.02 ft 19 mi
Rock River at JeffersonRiver gauge, Rock River 4.77 ft Below flood stage −0.05 ft 4.9 mi
Rock River at NewvilleRiver gauge, Rock River 2.64 ft Below flood stage +0.12 ft 11 mi
Rock River at AftonRiver gauge, Rock River 5.46 ft Below flood stage ±0 25 mi
Rock River at RocktonRiver gauge, Rock River 5.26 ft High ±0 35 mi
Rock River at Latham ParkRiver gauge, Rock River 5.32 ft High −0.02 ft 40 mi
Rock River at Auburn St at RockfordRiver gauge, Rock River 3.21 ft Normal −0.04 ft 46 mi
Rock River above Dam at RockfordRiver gauge, Rock River 2.66 ft High −0.02 ft 48 mi
Rock River at ByronRiver gauge, Rock River 7.12 ft Normal −0.06 ft 60 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Lake Koshkonong near NewvilleLake, Lake Koshkonong 776.25 ft Normal −0.07 ft 7 mi
Bark River near RomeRiver gauge, Bark River 2.07 ft Below flood stage −0.05 ft 9 mi
Crawfish River at MilfordRiver gauge, Crawfish River 3.07 ft Below flood stage +0.17 ft 12 mi
North Lake near ElkhornLake, North Lake 12.31 ft High +0.01 ft 17 mi
Yahara River near FultonRiver gauge, Yahara River 4.57 ft Below flood stage +0.01 ft 18 mi
Badfish Creek near CooksvilleRiver gauge, Badfish Creek 110 cfs Normal +3.0 cfs 19 mi
Yahara River @ Forton Street Bridge @ StoughtonRiver gauge 252 cfs Normal −12.0 cfs 19 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Rock River at Fort Atkinson?

The official flood stage is 16.00 ft. The level is currently 4.47 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 Rock River at Fort Atkinson today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 01:00 PM CDT, the water level was 11.53 ft. Down 0.14 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Rock River at Fort Atkinson rising or falling?

Down 0.14 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Rock River at Fort Atkinson normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Rock River at Fort Atkinson?

The highest level on record is 20.90 ft on June 15, 2008.

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:05427085 (Agency page)
Coordinates
42.92897, -88.83953 (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

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 11.53 ft 2026-10-19 18:00 Provisional
Flow 1,590 cfs 2026-10-19 18:00 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Rock River at Fort Atkinson (usgs:05427085). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/wisconsin/rock-river-at-fort-atkinson

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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer